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Provide first aid in a remote location
Provide first aid in a remote location
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOOPS305A
SISOOPS305A
State Code
D6432
D6432
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for the provision of first aid to a casualty in a remote or isolated area and their management over an extended period of time until medical assistance or evacuation of the casualty occurs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for remote or isolated area.
- 1.1. Prepare for isolated or remote travel or work is undertaken, accounting for identified contingencies
- 1.2. Ensure appropriate communication equipment is selected to apply appropriate response in the given area
- 1.3. Obtain relevant first aid supplies to cover the identified contingencies of the area
2. Assess the situation.
- 2.1. Identify physical hazards and minimise according to Occupational Health and Safety requirements, organisational policies and procedures and the physical environment
- 2.2. Assess risks to first aider and others and ensure appropriate response determined to take prompt control of situation
- 2.3. Ascertain the need for emergency services or medical assistance and prioritise triage where required
- 2.4. Ensure resources are deployed to appropriate locations as required in accordance with organisational policies procedures and the limitations of the physical environment
3. Manage the casualty.
- 3.1. Determine appropriate first aid management and apply
- 3.2. Improvise and use first aid equipment as required
- 3.3. Monitor and respond to casualty's condition in accordance with effective first aid principles
- 3.4. Establish communication links to medical services to ensure prompt control action is undertaken
- 3.5. Undertake administration of medication under medical instruction
- 3.6. Evaluate environmental conditions or casualty's condition to determine the consideration of whether to transport casualty to medical assistance or wait
- 3.7. Provide reassurance and support to casualty during the wait for medical assistance
- 3.8. Determine and ensure casualty's comfort by establishing and explaining the nature of illness or injury and the management procedures
- 3.9. Undertake shelter from the elements in accordance with environmental conditions
- 3.10.Monitor and document the casualty's condition over time to assist in on-going management
- 3.11.Assist in the evacuation of the casualty by emergency services is provided as required
4. Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance.
- 4.1. Identify available resources required
- 4.2. Establish communication links with appropriate personnel emergency management services and medical assistance as appropriate
- 4.3. Organise correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources
- 4.4. Document the provision of resources and modify as recommended
- 4.5. Monitor the management of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and organisational policies and procedures
- 4.6. Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to organisational evacuation procedures
- 4.7. Arrange support services for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
5. Communicate essential incident details.
- 5.1. Maintain communication with relevant personnel using appropriate equipment
- 5.2. Communicate first aid information with other providers and professional carers as appropriate to meet their needs and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 5.3. Communicate information calmly to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness
6. Evaluate the incident.
- 6.1. Evaluate the management of the incident and develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties, as required
- 6.2. Participate in debriefing or evaluation either by self or others to improve future operations and address individual's needs
- 6.3. Provide access to critical stress facilitators where required
- 6.4. Implement site management procedures and evaluate in accordance with risk assessment
- 6.5. Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select alternative management plan and principles
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.
Isolated or remote may include:
severity of injury
time required for medical assistance to arrive
movement might hinder rescue procedures
Communication equipment may include:
mobile phones
satellite phones
HF or VHF radio
flags
flares
two way radio
email
electronic equipment
calls
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Physical hazards may include:
workplace hazards
environmental hazards
proximity of other people
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
staff responsibilities
monitoring
safety and emergency procedures
risk management
code of ethics.
Risks may include:
worksite equipment, machinery and substances
environmental risks
bodily fluids
risk of further injury to the casualty
risks associated with the proximity of other workers and by standers
time to transport casualty and or equipment required for management of
casualty's condition
equipment failure.
First aid management may include:
workplace policies and procedures
industry and site specific regulations and codes
occupational health and safety requirements
state and territory workplace health and safety requirements
physical location in which first aid management is conducted
location and nature of the workplace
the environmental conditions for example electricity, biological risks,
weather, motor vehicle accidents
physical location in which first aid management is undertaken
proximity of emergency services personnel
number of casualties and potential casualties
the use and availability of first aid equipment, resources and
pharmaceuticals
confined spaces, subject to industry need
administration of analgesic gases
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
infection control
relocations of dislocations
semi-automatic external defibrillator (SAED)
spinal evaluation or clearance
Medication may include:
pain relief - paracetamol in accordance with State and Territory
legislation, analgesics)
bronco-dilated drugs, in accordance with State and Territory legislation
casualty with asthma usually has own medication, or found in first aid kit
severe allergic reactions - adrenaline - subject to casualty's own regime
heart attack - aspirin
Casualty's condition may include:
abdominal injuries
allergic reactions
bleeding
burns:
thermal
chemical
friction
electrical
cardiac conditions
chemical contamination
cold injuries
crush injuries
dislocations
drowning
envenomation:
snake
spider
insect
marine bites
environmental conditions such as hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke
epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other medical conditions
expired air resuscitation (EAR)
eye injuries
fractures
gastrointestinal problems
genitourinary problems
head injuries
hyperventilation
illicit drugs
insect or marine bites
minor skin injuries
neck and spinal injuries
needle stick injuries
nose bleeds
poisoning and toxic substances
respiratory management of asthma and or choking
shock
smoke inhalation
soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations
substance abuse
unconsciousness including not breathing and no pulse.
Consideration of weather to transport casualty may include:
severity of injury
time required for medical assistance to arrive
movement might hinder rescue procedures
Documentation may include:
time
fluid intake and output
blood
vomit
faeces
urine
administration of medication including time, date, person administering
First aid principles may include:
checking the site for danger to self, casualty and others and minimising the danger
checking and maintaining the casualty's airway, breathing and circulation
Isolated or remote may include:
severity of injury
time required for medical assistance to arrive
movement might hinder rescue procedures
Communication equipment may include:
mobile phones
satellite phones
HF or VHF radio
flags
flares
two way radio
electronic equipment
calls
radio
hand signals
whistles.
Physical hazards may include:
workplace hazards
environmental hazards
proximity of other people
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
group management hazards.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
staff responsibilities
monitoring
safety and emergency procedures
risk management
code of ethics.
Risks may include:
worksite equipment, machinery and substances
environmental risks
bodily fluids
risk of further injury to the casualty
risks associated with the proximity of other workers and by standers
time to transport casualty and or equipment required for management of
casualty's condition
equipment failure.
First aid management may include:
workplace policies and procedures
industry and site specific regulations and codes
occupational health and safety requirements
state and territory workplace health and safety requirements
physical location in which first aid management is conducted
location and nature of the workplace
the environmental conditions for example electricity, biological risks,
weather, motor vehicle accidents
physical location in which first aid management is undertaken
proximity of emergency services personnel
number of casualties and potential casualties
the use and availability of first aid equipment, resources and
pharmaceuticals
confined spaces, subject to industry need
administration of analgesic gases
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
infection control
relocations of dislocations
semi-automatic external defibrillator (SAED)
spinal evaluation or clearance
Medication may include:
pain relief - paracetamol in accordance with State and Territory
legislation, analgesics)
bronco-dilated drugs, in accordance with State and Territory legislation
casualty with asthma usually has own medication, or found in first aid kit
severe allergic reactions - adrenaline - subject to casualty's own regime
heart attack - aspirin
Casualty's condition may include:
abdominal injuries
allergic reactions
bleeding
burns:
thermal
chemical
friction
electrical
cardiac conditions
chemical contamination
cold injuries
crush injuries
dislocations
drowning
envenomation:
snake
spider
insect
marine bites
environmental conditions such as hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke
epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other medical conditions
expired air resuscitation (EAR)
eye injuries
fractures
gastrointestinal problems
genitourinary problems
head injuries
hyperventilation
illicit drugs
insect or marine bites
minor skin injuries
neck and spinal injuries
needle stick injuries
nose bleeds
poisoning and toxic substances
respiratory management of asthma and or choking
shock
smoke inhalation
soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations
substance abuse
unconsciousness including not breathing and no pulse.
Consideration of weather to transport casualty may include:
severity of injury
time required for medical assistance to arrive
movement might hinder rescue procedures
Documentation may include:
time
fluid intake and output
blood
vomit
faeces
urine
administration of medication including time, date, person administering
First aid principles may include:
checking the site for danger to self, casualty and others and minimising the danger
checking and maintaining the casualty's airway, breathing and circulation
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
manages a casualty is remote or isolated areas over multiple occasions.
completes a resuscitation, safely providing first aid in a remote location, prior to further assistance arriving
demonstrates first aid principles to ensure safe use of remote first aid in an emergency situation
adequately uses infection control procedures to ensure the safe handling of casualty
initial, secondary and ongoing casualty assessment to ensure ongoing safety of casualty, prior to further assistance arriving.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure providing first aid in a remote location by implementing relevant procedures, over differing situates over several occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor environment or site which can be classified as a remote location
documentation such as a written incident report or written information to enable the writing of an incident report by supervisor or other staff member.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate's ability to implement remote first aid
oral and written questioning to assess knowledge of key aspects of remote first aid while completing an outdoor recreation activity
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing evidence of the candidate's successful completion of remote first aid
a portfolio of evidence of remote first aid for specific activities and settings.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
HLTFA301A Provide first aid.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
manages a casualty is remote or isolated areas over multiple occasions.
completes a resuscitation, safely providing first aid in a remote location, prior to further assistance arriving
demonstrates first aid principles to ensure safe use of remote first aid in an emergency situation
adequately uses infection control procedures to ensure the safe handling of casualty
initial, secondary and ongoing casualty assessment to ensure ongoing safety of casualty, prior to further assistance arriving.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure providing first aid in a remote location by implementing relevant procedures, over differing situates over several occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an outdoor environment or site which can be classified as a remote location
documentation such as a written incident report or written information to enable the writing of an incident report by supervisor or other staff member.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate's ability to implement remote first aid
oral and written questioning to assess knowledge of key aspects of remote first aid while completing an outdoor recreation activity
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing evidence of the candidate's successful completion of remote first aid
a portfolio of evidence of remote first aid for specific activities and settings.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
HLTFA301A Provide first aid.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF37 | SISOFLD004 | Provide first aid in remote locations | Unit of competency |