Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.


Condition of the casualty must include, but is not limited to:
Severe bleeding
Absence of:
Response/conciousness
Normal breathing
Choking/airway obstruction
Severe allergic reaction


Identified first aid proceduresmustinclude:
Airway management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Control severe bleeding
Provide assistance with self-administered medications, such as auto-injector, bronchodilator and space device in line with State/Territory legislation and regulations and and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions
Care of the unconscious person


Resources and equipment are used appropriate to the risk to be met and may include:
AED (if available)
Auto-injector
Bronchodilator and space device
First aid kit
Resuscitation mask or barrier


A hazard is:
A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these


Appropriate clinical expert may include:
Ambulance officer/paramedic
Appropriately qualified health care professional

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of assessment:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge and essential skills
Competence should be demonstrated working individually and as part of a first aid team.
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace or community setting
Currency of knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with ARC Guidelines, guidelines of Australian national peak clinical bodies and State/Territory legislation and regulations


Context and resources required for assessment:
For assessment purposes, demonstration of skills in CPR procedures requires using a model of the human body (resuscitation manikin) in line with ARC Guidelines
Demonstration of first aid procedures for severe bleeding must be demonstrated using standard precautions and first aid equipment including trauma dressings


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Related unit:
This unit stands alone and incorporates the content of unit HLTCPR211A Perform CPR