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Provide first aid in remote situation

Provide first aid in remote situation

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTFA302B
State Code
D8248
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2013
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
29/05/2013
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9254 HLTFA302A Provide first aid in remote situation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD145 HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation Unit of competency