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Apply First Aid

Apply First Aid

Unit of competency
National Code
LMFGG2002B
State Code
W8666
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/05/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/06/2010
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
11/06/2010
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit covers the competency to identify the need for and the application of First Aid until the arrival of medically qualified personnel or the evacuation of the patient.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the need for First Aid
  • 1.1. Initial assessment is made of extent and nature of First Aid required from personal observation and/or witness reports
  • 1.2. Initial assessment is reported to personnel/emergency services in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Ensure the safety of patient and carer
  • 2.1. Hygiene is maintained for protection of patient and carer
  • 2.2. Hazards to the patient and carer are identified and appropriate action is taken to prevent further injury to either party
  • 2.3. Patient is made as comfortable as possible and reassured by word, manner and actions
3. Assess patient and apply First Aid
  • 3.1. Patient is assessed against the DRABC (danger, response, airway, breathing, ventilation and circulation) model
  • 3.2. Vital signs are measured, recorded and any changes noted and reported as appropriate
  • 3.3. Treatment appropriate to the patient's injuries is provided in accordance with recognised First Aid techniques
  • 3.4. First Aid equipment is operated/applied in accordance with recognised procedures and standards
  • 3.5. Patient's condition is monitored and reported as required by workplace procedures, with treatment being modified as appropriate
  • 3.6. Treatment is maintained until qualified medical assistants assume responsibility or until the patient is evacuated
  • 3.7. Provide additional assistance as requested by medical/emergency services personnel
  • 3.8. Details of First Aid administered are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Complete work
  • 4.1. First Aid equipment is recovered (if practical), cleaned, inspected/tested, refurbished, replaced and stored as appropriate
  • 4.2. Medical waste is disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.3. Equipment faults are rectified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4. Documentation is completed as required by legislative, regulatory and workplace requirements
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Unit context
The provision of First Aid and workplace responsibilities is to conform to OHS legislation, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, relevant health regulations and organisation insurance requirements
Work involves assessing situations, identifying appropriate control measures, awareness of emergency services responsibilities and responsiveness, treating injuries and maintaining equipment
Work may be conducted without supervision and guidance
First Aid
First Aid is that assistance given to a patient who has suffered an injury or illness in the workplace. It is that assistance which is deemed necessary to attempt to resuscitate, stabilise and/or treat the patient until qualified medical personnel assume responsibility or until the patient is evacuated for appropriate medical treatment.
First Aid may include:
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
bleeding control
spinal injury care
basic patient management
Resources implications may include:
First Aid kit
personal protective equipment
stretcher (may be improvised)
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices.
Information and procedures may include:
OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, environmental legislation, Australian Standards and codes of practice relating to hazards in the workplace, including:
obligations under relevant safety and health legislation and common law
local medical and emergency services
provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or OHS committees
risk management policies and procedures
First Aid procedures
safe manual handling and lifting procedures
emergency, fire and accident procedures
materials safety procedures
personal safety procedures
procedures for the use of personal protective equipment
job procedures and work instructions
Emergency services may include:
support provided by ambulance, police, fire or SES personnel and equipment
Personnel may include:
supervisors
managers
team leaders
First Aid attendants/other medically trained staff
specified OHS personnel
other persons authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to perform, approve, inspect and direct specified work
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Accurately follow workplace procedures for reporting injuries/illnesses and providing First Aid in the workplace
Identify and respond to injuries/illnesses occurring in the workplace
Apply emergency response First Aid
Provide appropriate treatment to and monitor patient's condition
Accurately report and document injuries and illnesses and treatment provided

Resource implications
First Aid kit, stretchers and medical/First Aid facility
Enterprise health and safety policies and procedures
Personal protective equipment
Patients

Method of assessment
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment may be conducted in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant equipment, work instructions, casualties and urgency.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W0313 LMFGG2002A Apply first aid Unit of competency