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Provide first aid response in remote and/or isolated area

Provide first aid response in remote and/or isolated area

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAWHS321
State Code
AXM18
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required, in a remote and/or isolated area, to provide first aid response, including life support, and to manage casualty(s) until evacuation of the casualty(s) by emergency services.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to assess the situation, manage casualty(s), provide first aid until medical or other assistance arrives while factoring in conditions and contingencies that may arise in a remote/isolated area.This unit of competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify possible contingencies at remote/isolated area
  • 1.1 Undertake preparation for isolated travel or work accounting for expected contingencies according to procedures/policies
2 Handle casualty's immediate condition
  • 2.1 Assess casualty's condition and determine response in order to minimise hazards and determine need for medical assistance
  • 2.2 Monitor and respond to casualty's condition in accordance with appropriate first aid principles
  • 2.3 Reassure and support casualty during the wait for medical assistance
  • 2.4 Ensure and determine casualty's comfort by establishing and explaining the nature of the illness/injury and the management procedures
  • 2.5 Undertake to provide shelter from elements in accordance with environmental conditions
3 Liaise with external medical support
  • 3.1 Document condition of the casualty over time to assist ongoing management
  • 3.2 Establish communication links to medical services to ensure prompt control action is undertaken
  • 3.3 Undertake administration of medication under medical instruction, using relevant communication equipment
  • 3.4 Evaluate environmental and casualty's condition to determine transportation requirements of casualty to medical assistance
  • 3.5 Provide assistance in the evacuation of casualty by emergency services as required
4 Evaluate the incident
  • 4.1 Evaluate management of the incident and where required develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties
  • 4.2 Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future operations and address individual's needs
  • 4.3 Provide access to bona fide critical stress facilitators where required/requested
  • 4.4 Implement site management/procedures and evaluate in accordance with risk assessment
  • 4.5 Formulate contingency planning and review to identify and select alternative management principles
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State Code National Code Title Type
W8834 PMAOHS321B Provide First Aid response in remote and/or isolated area Unit of competency