Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the administration of basic emergency first aid treatment and the management of life threatening situations where an unconscious person requires expired air resuscitation (EAR) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
This unit does not meet all of the requirements expected of designated First Aid Officers.
The competencies required for situations involving isolation of persons from hazardous electrical situations is covered in unit MEM18049 Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.. and unit MEM18050 Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment over 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c..
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 1
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
2 | Perform emergency first aid | 2.1 | Demonstrate correct procedures for expired air resuscitation (EAR) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a mannequin |
2.2 | Carry out first aid treatment of injuries | ||
2.3 | Record details of first aid administered | ||
2.4 | Demonstrate understanding of relevant regulatory and legislative requirements | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Injuries include the following: | burns/scalds fractures cuts and abrasions poisoning foreign bodies in eyes concussion and shock |
Competency Field
Work health and safety