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First Aid Guide

Release 1.0 (Updated November 2013)

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What is a health professional?

Health professionals are those whose primary employment role is to diagnose and treat

physical and mental illnesses and conditions or recommend, administer, dispense and

develop medications and treatment to promote or restore good health.

In the context of the HLTAID suite of units, appropriate experience as a health professional

would include those have been required to identify and respond to health issues as part of

their every day job e.g. a general practitioner, a primary medical care provider, a field medic

or a health worker.

Mapping, Transition and Teach Out

If a worker has achieved HLTAID004 in a qualification and moves to another sector

and trains in another qualification, can this be credited against HLTAID003?

While HLTAID003 and HLTAID004 are two separate units, there are areas of similarity. An

RTO would need to conduct a mapping of the two units to identify any areas of gap, and

address the gap through a formal training or RPL process. In addition, the RTO would need

to ensure that any industry specific requirements regarding refresher training and currency

are met.

Generally speaking, if a worker has met the competency requirements for HLTAID004 they

should meet the competency requirements for HLTAID003. However, an RTO will still need

to formally document this process in order to meet compliance requirements under

NVR/AQTF. Please see our mapping guides on page 14 for more information.

What is the transition and teach out for these units?

RTOs under the jurisdiction of ASQA who have the first aid units explicitly listed on scope

must comply with the General direction—transition and teach-out in its entirety to ensure all

requirements are met. ASQA has also produced a Fact Sheet: Registering for revised

training packages to assist RTOs with the process. You can access these documents on the

ASQA website: http://www.asqa.gov.au

RTOs under the jurisdiction of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)

or West Australian Training Accreditation Council (WATAC) need to contact their regulator

directly.

http://www.asqa.gov.au/


Mapping Resources

Summary Mapping Guide

HLT07 Health Training Package Release 5.0

HLT Health Training Package Release 1.2

E/N Notes

HLTCPR211A Perform CPR HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

N New unit based on HLTCPR211A. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria. Revised evidence requirements, including volume and frequency of assessment

HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support

N New unit based on HLTFA211A. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Changes to evidence requirements relative to revised scope of unit.

HLTFA311A Apply first aid HLTAID003 Provide first aid N New unit based on HLTFA311A. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. New evidence requirements for assessment.

New Unit HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

N New unit developed to address requirements for first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training in line with the Education and Care Services Law (2011). Addition of assessment requirements around infant and child first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis

HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations

HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations

N New unit based on HLTFA302C. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. New evidence requirements for assessment, including use of contextualised remote scenarios.

HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid

N New unit based on HLTFA412A. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA412A Apply First Aid. New evidence requirements for assessment.

HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques

HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation

N New unit based on HLTFA404C. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA404C. Removal of analgesic gases. New evidence requirements for assessment.

HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace

HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities

N New unit based on HLTFA403C. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of all embedded material from HLTFA404C and HLTFA412A. New evidence requirements for assessment.


Mapping Resource: Two-Way Mapping between HLT07 And HLT First Aid

HLTAID001 PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND

HLTCPR211A PERFORM CPR

OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTCPR211A

Perform CPR and are seeking recognition in HLTAID001 Provide

cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the following additional

requirements apply

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and are seeking

recognition in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR, the following

additional requirements apply

Skills Demonstration

There must be evidence that the candidate has:

performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both and

adult and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor:

o checking for response and normal breathing

o recognising abnormal breathing

o opening and clearing the airway

o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line

with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and

ventilations

o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

o following single rescuer procedure, including the

demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal

interruptions to compressions

followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

No additional requirements.








requirements apply





responded to at least one simulated emergency scenario

contextualized to the candidate’s workplace / community setting

Knowledge

anatomy & physiology relating to:

o absence of normal breathing

o physiology relating to response / consciousness

o anatomy of external chest

o upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must involve the use of

adult and infant manikins in line with ARC rules

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)








requirements apply





Assessors of the additional requirements must hold a current

advanced first aid certificate or at least three years experience as a

health professional, nurse or emergency services provider


HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND

HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A

Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking

recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support,

the following additional requirements apply



recognition in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support,











ventilations





followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

applied first aid for the following:



evaluated performance by seeking feedback from clinical expert

recognised psychological impacts on rescuers, and participated in

debriefing and evaluation

Knowledge

No additional knowledge requirements


No additional assessment conditions













o allergic reactions

o anaphylaxis

o asthma

o cardiac arrest

o choking and airway obstruction

o shock

responded to at least one simulated emergency scenario


Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

appropriate duration and cessation of CPR

first aid procedures for:

o cardiac arrest

o severe anaphylactic reactions

anatomy & physiology relating to:













o anatomy of external chest

o anatomy and physiology considerations in provision of first

aid for specified conditions



adult and infant manikins in line with ARC guidelines

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

emergency rescue blanket

roller bandages

triangular bandages

placebo bronchodilator and spacer device

adrenaline auto-injector training device

















HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND

HLTFA311A APPLY FIRST AID



Apply first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide

first aid, the following additional requirements apply


Provide first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA311A

Apply first aid, the following additional requirements apply










ventilations





applied first aid for the following:

o Basic wound care



provided assistance with self-medication as per subject’s own

medication regime and/or administer medication in line with

State/Territory legislation and regulations, organisation policies

and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions

sought feedback from clinical expert as part of evaluation

Knowledge


First aid management of:

o altered consciousness

o stroke













o Burns

o Choking and airway obstruction

o Convulsions

o Envenomation (use pressure immobilization)

o Poisoning

o shock

Knowledge


Basic anatomy and physiology in relation to:

o Absence of normal breathing

o Anatomy of the external chest

o Physiology relating to response/consciousness

o Upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change

o Anatomy and physiology considerations in provision of first

aid for specified conditions













adult and infant manikins in line with ARC guidelines

emergency rescue blanket and workplace first aid kit





HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND

HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C

Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition

in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations the following




in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations the following




performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an

adult and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor,

demonstrating the following techniques on each:






ventilations





activated and followed the prompts of an Automated External



documented condition of casualty over time to assist in ongoing

management

listened to, clarified and applied medical instructions

administered medication under direct supervision from authorised

health worker

prepared a written incident report or provided information to enable

preparation of an incident report

used available resources effectively to manage pain

Knowledge

No additional knowledge requirements














Defibrillator (AED)

applied first aid procedures for the following:

o allergic reactions, including severe reactions

o anaphylaxis

o asthma

o basic wound care

o severe bleeding and haemorrhage

o burns

o cardiac arrest

o choking and airway obstruction

o convulsions

o environmental impacts

o envenomation (using pressure immobilisation)

o fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller

bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques)

o poisoning














o respiratory distress

o shock

responded to at least three simulated emergency scenarios

contextualized to the candidate’s remote and/or isolated situation

Knowledge


how and when to access emergency services

priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life-threatening

conditions

specific considerations contextualized to alpine, desert, marine,

rural/remote settings and tropical environments

basic anatomy and physiology in relation to:

o Absence of normal breathing

o Anatomy of the external chest

o Physiology relating to response/consciousness














o Anatomy and physiology considerations in provision of first

aid for specified conditions, including specific

considerations for remote settings


Assessment must involve the use of:

first aid equipment including

o roller bandages

o triangular bandages cloth

o trauma dressings

o placebo bronchodilator and spacer device

o adrenalin auto-injector training device

o an AED training device

o inflatable splints

o clinical thermometer

o evacuation stretcher













o emergency rescue blanket

o workplace first aid kit.





HLTAID006 PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID AND

HLTFA412A APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID



Apply advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid the following additional

requirements apply


Provide advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in

HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid the following additional

requirements apply

Note that the information below relates to those candidates who

have met the requirements of HLTFA412A, and therefore its

prerequisite unit HLTFA311A.



performed eight minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an adult and

an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating

the following techniques on each:






ventilations




safely handled and stored pressurised gases

Knowledge


complications and associated methods of management for:

o pain relief

safety procedures for storage and handling procedures for pressurised

gases

first aid management procedures for use of analgesic gases

how to gain access to and interpret material safety data sheets

(MSDS)










requirements apply




requirements apply




o following two rescuer procedure, as both the ventilator and

the compressor

activated and followed the prompts of an AED

applied first aid procedures for the following:

o Basic wound care

o Burns

o Choking and airway obstruction

o Convulsions

o Envenomation (use pressure immobilization)

o Poisoning

o shock

o thermal injuries








requirements apply




requirements apply

completed written incident report

demonstrated correct usage of cervical collars, spinal boards, back

boards and stretchers



Knowledge


considerations when providing first aid, including:

o procedures when providing first aid to children

o procedures for dealing with casualties who are aged or

infirm

principles and procedures for first aid management, including

complications for:

o emergency childbirth








requirements apply




requirements apply



first aid equipment including

o roller bandages

o triangular bandages cloth

o trauma dressings

o placebo bronchodilator and spacer device

o adrenalin auto-injector training device

o back boards and stretchers

o an AED training device

o inflatable splints

o thermometer

o emergency rescue blanket

o eye patch

o workplace first aid kit

o incident report form.








requirements apply




requirements apply





HLTAID007 PROVIDE ADVANCED RESUSCITATION AND

HLTFA404C APPLY ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES



Apply advanced resuscitation techniques and are seeking

recognition in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation the

following additional requirements apply


Provide advanced resuscitation and are seeking recognition in

HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques the




performed eight minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an adult and

an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating

the following techniques on each:






ventilations





o following two rescuer procedure, as both the ventilator and


No additional requirement

Knowledge


First aid management procedures for:

o Collapse / unconsciousness

o Foreign body airway obstruction

o Respiratory distress

o Shock

o Sudden cardiac arrest

Incident management procedures:

o Awareness of confined spaces and dangerous places

o Coordinate activities of other first aiders if applicable













the compressor

conducted a secondary survey, including checking pulse of at least

one person and recording pulse rate



Knowledge


guidelines of national peak clinical bodies

Airway obstruction due to body position

Appropriate duration and cessation of CPR

Basic anatomy, physiology and toxicology as it relates to the provision

of advanced resuscitation, including:

o Physiology relating to response / consciousness


















an airway model suitable for simulated insertion of an oropharyngeal

airway

first aid equipment including:

- AED training device

- bag valve mask resuscitation device

- oropharyngeal airway adjunct

- suction device

- oxygen resuscitation system with oxygen cylinder

- selection of oxygen masks such as nasal cannula, demand

valve, non-rebreather and pocket mask with oxygen port.

















HLTAID008 MANAGE FIRST AID SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND

HLTFA403C MANAGE FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE



Manage first aid in the workplace and are seeking recognition in

HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities the following



Manage first aid services and facilities and are seeking

recognition in HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace the




used a first aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies

replacement and equipment maintenance

Knowledge


Capabilities of emergency management services



First aid kit and contents checklist

relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety First Aid Code of

Practice



Communicated effectively and shown leadership in an incident

Managed a first aid response in the workplace

Made prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing and

incident in the workplace

Conducted an initial casualty assessment and prioritization

Established and maintained links with first aid bodies and professional

organisations

Knowledge


ARC guidelines relating to provision of first aid

Stress management techniques

Own skills limitations

First aiders skills and limitations


HLTAID008 MANAGE FIRST AID SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND

HLTFA403C MANAGE FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE



Manage first aid in the workplace and are seeking recognition in

HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities the following



Manage first aid services and facilities and are seeking

recognition in HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace the


How to gain access to and interpret material safety data sheets

(MSDS)

First aid equipment and resources to manage injuries and illnesses

addressed in HLTFA311A and HLTFA412A




Mapping Resource: HLTAID003 Provide First Aid and HLTAID004 Provide Emergency First Aid

Response in an education and care setting


Provide first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID004

Provide emergency first aid response in and education and care

setting, the following additional requirements apply


Provide emergency first aid response in an education and care

setting and are seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first

aid, the following additional requirements apply



Reported details of incidents involving babies and children to parents and/or caregivers

Follow workplace procedures to report serious incidents to the regulatory authority

Recognised possible psychological impacts of incidents on self, other rescuers and children

Talked with children about their emotions and responses to events

performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating the following techniques:



o opening and clearing the airway o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line with

the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilations

o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting Applied first aid procedures for the following:

o febrile convulsions

o epilepsy and seizures

No additional requirements










o head injuries

Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, and involving infants and children of varying ages.

Knowledge


o first aid requirements for services under the Education and Care Services National Law

o appropriate use of an AED, including placement of pads for adults and children aged older than 8 years

o specific considerations when using an AED on children aged between 1 and 8 years, including identification of AED with paediatric capability, paediatric voltage and use of paediatric pads

basic anatomy and physiology relating to:

o specific anatomy of infant respiratory systems, including trachea, and implications for provision of CPR

o basic anatomical differences between adults and children, and the implications for provision of first aid

o normal clinical values for children

o symptoms and triggers of anaphylaxis

o symptoms and triggers of asthma












child manikins in line with ARC guidelines

at least two different types of placebo bronchodilators and a spacer device

at least two different types of adrenalin auto-injector training device (e.g. EpiPen and AnaPen)

an incident, injury, trauma and illness record, or other appropriate workplace incident report form

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