Unit of competency Outline
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Provide basic emergency life support
Provide basic emergency life support
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAID010
HLTAID010
State Code
OCD33
OCD33
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2020
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
22/12/2020
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to an emergency situation.
- 1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation.
- 1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty.
- 1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response.
- 1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services.
2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures.
- 2.1. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the ARC guidelines.
- 2.2. Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles.
- 2.3. Display respectful behaviour towards casualty.
- 2.4. Obtain consent from casualty where possible.
- 2.5. Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible.
- 2.6. Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
- 2.7. Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles.
3. Communicate details of the incident.
- 3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.
- 3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.
- 3.3. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies.
4. Review the incident.
- 4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.
- 4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG731 | HLTAID002 | Provide basic emergency life support | Unit of competency |