HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Course completion requirements
Elements describe the essential outcomes
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Respond to an emergency situation.
1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation.
1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty.
1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response.
1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services.
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2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures.
2.1. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance ARC guidelines.
2.2. Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles.
2.3. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
2.4. Obtain consent from casualty where possible.
2.5. Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible.
2.6. Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
2.7. Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles.
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3. Communicate details of the incident.
3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.
3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.
3.3. Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form.
3.4. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies.
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4. Review the incident.
4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.
Summary
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
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The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
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This is delivered as stand alone unit.
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Learning Outcomes
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managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise
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managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:
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performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
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following the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
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demonstrating a rotation of single rescuer operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
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responding appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
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managed, in line with ARC guidelines, the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:
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performing at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
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managed casualties, with the following:
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anaphylaxis
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asthma
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non-life-threatening bleeding
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choking
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envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
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fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, using appropriate immobilisation techniques
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minor wound cleaning and dressing
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nosebleed
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shock
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responded to at least one simulated first aid incident contextualised to the candidate’s workplace or community setting, where the candidate has no knowledge of the casualty’s condition prior to starting treatment, including:
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identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms
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using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
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providing appropriate first aid treatment
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conveying incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any required post incident action
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providing an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
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reviewing the incident.
Duration
1 Day
Fees
Tuition Fee: $200.00
Non- Tuition Fee: $0.00
Total Fee: $200.00
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You can access the course guide here:
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