PMAOHS320C - Provide advanced First Aid response
Description |
This competency unit deals with the provision of advanced First Aid response, including life support. It covers the assessment of the situation, management of casualty(s), coordination of First Aid activities until the arrival of medical or other assistance, and provision of support to other providers. |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
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Performance Criteria |
1. Assess the situation 1.1 Identify physical hazards and minimise according to OHS requirements and workplace procedures 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 for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required 2. Manage the casualty(s) 2.1 Seek agreement for management of casualty injury/illness from appropriate person(s), where relevant 2.2 Determine welfare procedure and implement according to casualty needs 2.3 Control effects of injury and determine appropriate First Aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation 2.4 Administer medication according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions and subject to casualty regime 2.5 Monitor and respond to casualty condition in a timely manner in accordance with effective First Aid principles 2.6 Correctly operate life support equipment where appropriate, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions 2.7 Finalise management according to casualty needs and First Aid principles. 3. Coordinate First Aid activities until arrival of medical assistance 3.1 Identify available resources and establish communication links with appropriate emergency management services and medical assistance personnel 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 provision of resources and recommend modifications 3.4 Monitor management of casualties in accordance with First Aid principles and workplace procedures 3.5 Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to worksite evacuation procedures 3.6 Arrange support service for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with workplace principles and procedures. 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 Provide information calmly to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match casualty level of consciousness. |
Required Skills & Knowledge |
Required Skills Correct use/application of First Aid principles and procedures including:
Communication skills, including:
Required Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of basic life support principles and measures sufficient to recognise emergency situations and then determine appropriate action within the scope of their responsibilities and competencies. These include:
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Range Statement |
Codes of practice/standards
Medication Medication may include:
Resources and equipment Resources and equipment are used appropriate to the risk to be met and may include:
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Evidence Guide |
Overview of assessment Assessment of this unit should include demonstrated competence on actual plant and equipment in a work environment. The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency. Assessment will occur over a range of situations that will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation. Where applicable, assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible. Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible. Consistency of performance should be maintained over the required range of workplace situations until renewal of competence/license is required by the industry/organisation. Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Competence may be demonstrated working individually, under supervision or as part of a First Aid team. Context of and specific resources for assessment Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what-ifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions. Method of assessment In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units. In a major hazard facility, it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with other OHS units. Guidance information for assessment Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed. |
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