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Provide first aid in remote situation
Provide first aid in remote situation
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTFA302C
HLTFA302C
State Code
WD145
WD145
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to respond to emergency in a remote situation
- 1.1 Prepare for isolated travel or work, accounting for expected contingencies
- 1.2 Assess casualty's condition and determine appropriate response in order to minimise hazards and determine need for medical assistance
- 1.3 Evaluate options for transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance in relation to environmental issues, transport availability and casualty's condition
2. Provide first aid in a remote situation
- 2.1 Determine and explain the nature of casualty's injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort
- 2.2 Seek consent from casualty prior to applying first aid management
- 2.3 Provide first aid response to address casualty's condition and in accordance with effective first aid principles
- 2.4 Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner
- 2.5 Monitor casualty's condition and undertake ongoing first aid procedures as required
- 2.6 Calmly provide information to reassure casualty during the wait for medical assistance, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness
- 2.7 Provide shelter from elements in accordance with environmental conditions
- 2.8 Document condition of casualty over time to assist in on-going management
3. Work in conjunction with medical and emergency services support
- 3.1 Establish communication links to medical services, using relevant communication equipment to ensure prompt control action is undertaken
- 3.2 Request ambulance support or appropriate medical assistance according to relevant circumstances
- 3.3 Administer medication under direct instruction from an authorised health worker as required
- 3.4 Assist in the evacuation of the casualty by following directions given 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 in order to improve future operations and address individual's needs
- 4.3 Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select improved or alternative management principles and procedures as required
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.
Contextualisation to address specific requirements may include:
Focus on first aid management of specific types of injury
First aid provision under specific constraints or circumstances (e.g. in confined spaces, in maritime work environment or in work environment involving identified risks/hazards)
Preparation for isolated/remote travel may include:
Selection of relevant communication equipment
Accessing relevant first aid supplies and resources to cater for environmental conditions
Considering access/egress opportunities
Notifying relevant authorities of travel plans
In remote/isolated situations consideration to travel or wait would depend upon:
Severity of injury
Time required for medical assistance to arrive
Whether movement might hinder rescue
Advice given by authorised health worker
Whether contact with medical and/or emergency services has been achieved
Documentation, especially in remote/isolated situations may include recording:
Time
Location
Description of injury
First aid management
Fluid/oral intake/output, including fluid loss via:
blood
vomit
faeces
urine
Administration of medication including time, date, person administering, dose
Vital signs
Authorised health worker may include:
Paramedic/ambulance officer
General practitioner
Nurse practitioner
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.
Contextualisation to address specific requirements may include:
Focus on first aid management of specific types of injury
First aid provision under specific constraints or circumstances (e.g. in confined spaces, in maritime work environment or in work environment involving identified risks/hazards)
Preparation for isolated/remote travel may include:
Selection of relevant communication equipment
Accessing relevant first aid supplies and resources to cater for environmental conditions
Considering access/egress opportunities
Notifying relevant authorities of travel plans
In remote/isolated situations consideration to travel or wait would depend upon:
Severity of injury
Time required for medical assistance to arrive
Whether movement might hinder rescue
Advice given by authorised health worker
Whether contact with medical and/or emergency services has been achieved
Documentation, especially in remote/isolated situations may include recording:
Time
Location
Description of injury
First aid management
Fluid/oral intake/output, including fluid loss via:
blood
vomit
faeces
urine
Administration of medication including time, date, person administering, dose
Vital signs
Authorised health worker may include:
Paramedic/ambulance officer
General practitioner
Nurse practitioner
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 as well as skills
Competence should be demonstrated working individually and, where appropriate, 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 first aid knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies, Australian Resuscitation Council and industry guidelines
Assessment should utilise aspects of actual or simulated remote situation relevant to work or community context
Method of assessment may include:
Skills in performing first aid procedures are to be assessed through demonstration, with questioning to confirm essential knowledge
Skills may be assessed through simulations, using anatomical models, manikins or in a high fidelity simulation centre
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 should be assessed either after or in conjunction with achievement of the following related competency unit:
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
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 as well as skills
Competence should be demonstrated working individually and, where appropriate, 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 first aid knowledge and skills is to be demonstrated in line with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies, Australian Resuscitation Council and industry guidelines
Assessment should utilise aspects of actual or simulated remote situation relevant to work or community context
Method of assessment may include:
Skills in performing first aid procedures are to be assessed through demonstration, with questioning to confirm essential knowledge
Skills may be assessed through simulations, using anatomical models, manikins or in a high fidelity simulation centre
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 should be assessed either after or in conjunction with achievement of the following related competency unit:
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8248 | HLTFA302B | Provide first aid in remote situation | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG734 | HLTAID005 | Provide first aid in remote situations | Unit of competency |