HLTAID012

Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

 

 

 

 

All student candidates must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:

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• Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:

• performed 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

• Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

• performed 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

• responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

• managed the unconscious breathing casualty

• followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions

• followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, and involving infants and children of varying ages including:

• conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty

• demonstrated safe manual handling techniques

• post-incident debrief and evaluation

• provided an accurate verbal and written report of the incident

• conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk

• Applied first aid procedures for the following:

• allergic reaction

• anaphylaxis

• bleeding control

• choking and airway obstruction

• envenomation, using pressure immobilisation

• fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation principles techniques

• head injuries

• poisoning

• respiratory distress, including asthma

• seizures & convulsions, including febrile convulsions and epilepsy

• shock

• Located and interpreted workplace policies and procedures