Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes a demonstrated understanding of: Awareness of stress management techniques and available support First aid management, based on a risk assessment relevant to the workplace or community setting of: abdominal injuries allergic reactions altered and loss of consciousness asthma anaphylaxis bleeding burns – thermal, chemical, friction, electrical cardiac arrest chest pain choking/airway obstruction drowning envenomation – snake, spider, insect and marine bites and stings environmental impact such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat stroke injuries- cold and crush injuries; eye and ear injuries; head, neck and spinal injuries; minor skin injuries; needle stick injuries; soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures medical conditions, including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditions poisoning and toxic substances (including chemical contamination) respiratory distress seizures shock stroke substance misuse – common drugs and alcohol, including illicit drugs unconsciousness, not breathing or not breathing normally Guidelines for provision of first aid as outlined in Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies and State / Territory legislation and regulations Social / legal issues including: duty of care confidentiality importance of debriefing need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful own skills and limitations Understanding of: basic work health and safety requirements in the provision of first aid basic principles and concepts underlying the practice of first aid chain of survival infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life threatening conditions procedures for dealing with major and minor injury and illness Understanding of the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), including when to use and when not to Understanding the causes of asphyxia due to body position Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Apply first aid principles Call an ambulance and/or medical assistance according to relevant circumstances and report casualty(s) condition Communicate effectively and assertively in an incident Conduct an initial casualty assessment Management of: Anaphylaxis using adrenalin auto-injector Avoiding asphyxia due to body position Bronchospasm using bronchodilator and spacer device Cardiac arrest using single rescuer procedure, including the demonstration of a seamless changeover between operators External haemorrhage Fractures, sprains and strains using arm slings, roller bandages and other appropriate immobilisation techniques Unconscious casualty including using a recovery position Demonstrate: ability to call an ambulance consideration of the welfare of the casualty safe manual handling site management to prevent further injury understanding of causes contributing to asphyxia due to body position Demonstrate correct procedures for performing CPR using a manikin, including standard precautions (i.e. as per unit HLTCPR211A Perform CPR) Demonstrate infection control, including use of standard precautions Evaluate own response and identify appropriate improvements where required Follow State and Territory work health and safety legislative requirements Make prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing an incident in the workplace Plan an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles, ARC Guidelines and guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies, industry standards and State / Territory legislation and regulations and respond to contingencies in line with own skills Prepare a written incident report or provide information to enable preparation of an incident report Provide assistance with self-medication as per subject’s own medication regime and/or administer medication in line with State/Territory legislation and regulations, organisation policies and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions Unpack, activate and follow prompts of an AED |