HLTFA402B
Course in Apply
Advanced First Aid
This competency standard from the security
training package covers the skills and knowledge required to provide
advanced first aid response. It requires the ability to recognise and
respond to an emergency providing life support measures, managing the
casualty and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other
assistance. The functions would be carried out under limited
supervision within organisational guidelines.
This course is equivalent to many Occupational or
Level 3 first aid courses.
Duration:
The Course in Apply Advanced First Aid is
generally conducted over a 30 hour period. However this may vary
depending on group size, previous experience and workplace requirements.
Entry requirements:
Nil, however it is recommended that participants
have literacy and numeracy competencies equivalent to National
Reporting System (NRS) Level 2 which require:
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comprehending and/or producing structurally
simple and cohesive texts which are typically short and explicit |
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identifying, using, checking on and
communicating straightforward mathematical procedures and
representation in familiar and predictable contexts with access to
structured support required. |
Content:
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The Chain of Survival |
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Assessment Principles |
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Basic Anatomy and
Physiology |
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Patient Assessment |
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Infection control |
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Airway Management |
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Workplace first aid
requirements |
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Expired Air Resuscitation |
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Legal Issues |
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Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation |
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Bleeding |
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Calling an Ambulance |
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Report Writing |
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Bandages |
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Trauma Management |
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Common Medical Conditions |
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Burns |
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Poisons |
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Bites & Stings |
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Environmental Emergencies |
Literacy skills are
required in the following areas:
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Procedural
Communication
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Cooperative
Communication
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Systems
Communication
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Public
Communication
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Uses language,
literacy and numeracy to perform procedures.
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Uses language,
literacy and numeracy to participate in teams and groups.
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Uses language literacy
and numeracy to participate in the activities, structures and goals of
an organisation.
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Uses language literacy
and numeracy to participate in community structures and activities.
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Element of
Competency/Performance Criteria:
| Element of competency |
Performance criteria |
| Elements
define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The
Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to
demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated
in the Range Statement. |
| 1. Assess the situation |
1.1 Identify, assess and
minimise hazards that may pose a risk of injury
or illness to self and others
1.2 Assess risks to first aider and others and
determine appropriate response to ensure prompt control of situation
1.3 Ascertain and prioritise need(s) for emergency services/medical
assistance and undertake triage where required
1.4 Deploy resources to appropriate locations as
required in line with workplace procedures
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| 2. Manage the casualty(s) |
2.1 Determine and
explain the nature of casualty's injury/condition
and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort
2.2 Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and
respectful manner
2.3 Seek consent for management of the casualty's
injury/illness from person(s) where relevant
2.4 Determine and implement welfare procedure according to casualty(s)
needs
2.5 Control effects of injury and determine and apply appropriate first
aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and
situation
2.6 Assist with self-medication in accordance
with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and
manufacturer's/supplier's instructions and subject to casualty's regime
2.7 Monitor casualty's condition and respond in a
timely manner in accordance with effective first aid principles
2.8 Correctly operate basic life support equipment
where appropriate according to relevant legislation and
manufacturer's/supplier's instructions
2.9 Apply safety procedures for operation of pressurised gases
2.10 Use safe manual handling techniques
2.11 Finalise management according to casualty's
needs and first aid principles
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| 3. Coordinate first aid
activities until arrival of medical assistance |
3.1 Identify available resources
required and establish communication links with appropriate personnel,
emergency management services and medical assistance as appropriate
3.2 Deploy correct amount of resources to
appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival
of required resources
3.3 Document the provision of resources and recommend modifications as
required
3.4 Monitor the condition of casualties in accordance with first aid
principles and workplace procedures
3.5 Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to relevant
evacuation procedures
3.6 Arrange support services for personnel involved in the incident in
accordance with relevant principles and procedures
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| 4. Communicate essential
incident details |
4.1 Maintain
communication with relevant personnel using appropriate media and
equipment
4.2 Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers as
appropriate to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace
procedures
4.3 Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a
communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness
4.4 Prepare an incident report in line with organisation requirements
4.5 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with
privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies
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| 5. Evaluate the incident |
5.1 Evaluate management
of the incident and where required develop an action plan in
consultation with relevant parties
5.2 Participate in debriefing/evaluation in order to improve future
operations and address individual's needs
5.3 Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select
alternative management principles and procedures as required
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| Venues: |
This program can be conducted at your
location of business or at a venue that is suitable and convenient to
the participants. First Intervention is able to deliver this course at
a time to suit your needs.
First Intervention also conducts this course
on a regular basis at one of our training locations that is open to the
public. For further information on public courses please see our web
site.
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| Class
Size: |
Normally a minimum of
six (6) participants is required and a maximum of 24 participants is
allowed. |
| Assessment: |
All assessments conducted by First
Intervention will be consistent with the requirements of Standard 8.1
of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for
Registered Training Organisations.
All assessment tools and methods will be
valid, reliable, fair and flexible.
Participants will be informed of the
context and purpose of the assessment and the assessment process.
Feedback will be provided to participants
about the outcomes of the assessment process and guidance given on
future options.
Assessment strategies are designed to:
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cover a range of
skills and knowledge required to demonstrate achievement of the course
aim |
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collect evidence
on a number of occasions and in a variety of contexts and situations |
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be appropriate to
the knowledge, skills, methods of delivery and needs/characteristics of
the learners |
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assist assessors
to interpret evidence consistently |
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recognise prior
learning |
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be equitable to
all groups of learners. |
Where possible, an integrated approach to
assessment is recommended.
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| Certificates: |
On successful completion
of this course participants are awarded the Statement of Attainment
HLTFA402B Apply Advanced First Aid |
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