HLTFA301B
Course in
Apply First Aid
The Course in Apply First Aid is a short course
designed to develop the knowledge and skills to provide basic first aid
and manage the casualty(s) and the incident.
Duration:
The Course in Apply First Aid is generally
conducted over a 16 hour period. However this may vary depending on
group size, previous experience and workplace requirements.
To complete the Course in Apply First Aid in a
flexible learning mode students are required to complete a workbook and
attend a 8 hour – practical skills session and assessment day.
The Course in Apply First Aid (update) is
generally conducted over an 8 hour period. However this may vary
depending on group size, previous experience and workplace requirements.
Pre-requisite:
For the Course in Apply First Aid – Level 2
(Update) a Level 2 First Aid Certificate or equivalent, which is no
more than 3 years old is required.
A first aid certificate or other form of proof
must be presented at the time of enrollment.
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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Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation |
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Legal Issues |
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Expired Air 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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Burns |
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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 in the situation that may pose a
risk of injury or illness to self and others
1.2 Minimise immediate risk to self and
casualty's health and safety by controlling any hazard in accordance
with occupational health and safety requirements
1.3 Assess casualty and identify injuries, illnesses and conditions
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| 2. Apply first aid
procedures |
2.1 Calmly provide
information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to
match the casualty's level of consciousness
2.2 Use available resources and equipment to make
the casualty as comfortable as possible
2.3 Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and
respectful manner
2.4 Determine and explain the nature of casualty's injury/condition and
relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort
2.5 Seek consent from casualty prior to applying first aid management
2.6 Provide first aid management in accordance
with established first aid principles and
Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and/or
State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry
requirements
2.7 Seek first aid assistance from others in a timely manner and as
appropriate
2.8 Correctly operate first aid equipment as required for first aid
management according to manufacturer/supplier's instructions and local
policies and/or procedures
2.9 Use safe manual handling techniques as required
2.10 Monitor casualty's condition and respond in
accordance with effective first aid principles and procedures
2.11 Finalise casualty management according to casualty's needs and
first aid principles
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| 3. Communicate details
of the incident |
3.1 Request ambulance
support and/or appropriate medical assistance according to relevant
circumstances using relevant communication media and
equipment
3.2 Accurately convey assessment of casualty's condition and management
activities to ambulance services /other emergency services/relieving
personnel
3.3 Prepare reports as appropriate in a timely manner, presenting all
relevant facts according to established procedures
3.4 Accurately record details of casualty's physical condition, changes
in conditions, management and response to management in line with
established procedures
3.5 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with
privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies
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| 4. Evaluate own
performance |
4.1 Seek feedback from appropriate
clinical expert
4.2 Recognise the possible psychological impacts on rescuers of
involvement in critical incidents
4.3 Participate in debriefing/evaluation as appropriate to improve
future response and address individual needs
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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
8 participants is required and a maximum of 20 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
HLTFA301B Course in Apply First Aid.
The Course includes the competency:
HLTCPR201A Perform CPR
The competency HLTCPR201A Perform CPR is
valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue and remaining
competencies of HLTFA301B are valid for a period of 36 months from the
date of issue.
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| Next
Step: |
Participants who have
successfully completed this course are encouraged to either undertake
the Course in Semi Automatic External Defibrillation and Oxygen Therapy. |
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