PMAOHS321B - Provide first aid response in remote and/or isolated area
Description |
This competency unit covers the provision of First Aid response including life support and the management of casualty(s) in a remote and/or isolated area until evacuation of the casualty(s) by emergency services |
Pre Requisites |
MSAPMOHS220A Provide initial First Aid response |
Application |
N/A |
Performance Criteria |
1. Identify possible contingencies at remote/ isolated area 1.1. Undertake preparation for isolated travel or work accounting for expected contingencies according to procedures/policies. 2. Handle casualty's immediate condition 2.1. Assess casualty's condition and determine appropriate response in order to minimise hazards and determine need for medical assistance 2.2. Monitor and respond to casualty's condition in accordance with appropriate First Aid principles 2.3. Reassure and support casualty during the wait for medical assistance 2.4. Ensure and determine casualty's comfort by establishing and explaining the nature of the illness/injury and the management procedures 2.5. Undertake to provide shelter from elements in accordance with environmental conditions. 3. Liaise with external medical support 3.1. Document condition of the casualty over time to assist on-going management 3.2. Establish communication links to medical services to ensure prompt control action is undertaken 3.3. Undertake administration of medication under medical instruction, using relevant communication equipment 3.4. Evaluate environmental and casualty's condition to determine transportation requirements of casualty to medical assistance 3.5. Provide assistance in the evacuation of casualty by emergency services as required. 4. Evaluate the incident 4.1. Evaluate management of the incident and where required develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties 4.2. Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future operations and address individual's needs 4.3. Provide access to bona fide critical stress facilitators where required/requested 4.4. Implement site management/procedures and evaluate in accordance with risk assessment 4.5. Formulate contingency planning and review to identify and select alternative management principles. |
Required Skills & Knowledge |
Required skills Correct use/ application of First Aid principles and procedures including:
Use of various First Aid resources and equipment Communication skills, including:
Leadership and decision making ability. 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:
Knowledge of relevant State and Territory regulatory requirements, occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and regulations, and company standard operating procedures (SOPs). These include:
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Range Statement |
Codes of practice/ standards First Aid management will need to account for:
Physical hazards may include:
Risks may include:
Casualty condition is managed for:
Health, safety and environment (HSE) All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment requirements, which may be imposed through State or Federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between Performance Criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence. |
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. 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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