Course Title: Apply first aid
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: NURS5115C
Course Title: Apply first aid
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3202 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jenny Webb
9925 8367
Nominal Hours: 18
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this competency unit
This unit incorporates the content of units:
• HLTCPR201A Perform CPR
• HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTFA301B Apply first aid |
Element: |
1. Assess the situation |
Element: |
2. Apply first aid procedures |
Element: |
3. Communicate details of the incident |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own performance |
Learning Outcomes
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
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
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
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
Details of Learning Activities
Teacher Lead Activities:
Classroom based tutorial and practical instruction together with
the use of computers and relevant software/s.
Practical simulations and demonstrations.
Group discussions and activities
Student Centred Activities:
Self managed research is required by the student to gain the necessary underpinning knowledge for demonstration of competency in this unit.
This research should be carried out between block one and block two of the students attendance at RMIT ( as per students timetable)
It is recommended that the learner uses the prescribed text listed below to support their learning. The teaching schedule is based on the prescribed text. But any current First Aid reference book/manual may be used.
Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises including computer based workshop.
Maintain workplace relations using written, oral and electronic communication
Teaching Schedule
Below is a guide to the underpinning information that the learner will need to access to be able to demonstrate competency in this unit.
This schedule/study guide attempts to outline the research a student should undertake on a weekly basis. It is a guide only.
The student should focus on understanding the skills required to provide first aid in an emergency and the management of a casualty until medical assistance arrives or is accessed.
The learner can access a self assessment task on the DLS. The student will also find an answer list to the revision questions from the prescribed text on the DLS
Week 1
Introduction to First Aid pgs 2-17
Principles of First Aid
Resuscitation Objectives
Assessment Principles
Priorities of First Aid
Approach to an Incident(Primary Survey/ Basic Life Support Flow Chart)
Getting Help
Secondary Survey & Vital Signs
Infection Control
Review Questions pgs 214-216
• Week 2
Resuscitation & Airway Emergencies pgs 20-47
Airway and Breathing Management
Breathing Emergencies (Asthma/Chocking/Drowning)
CPR
Recovery Position
Review Questions pgs 218-221
• Week 3 & 4
Trauma Management pgs 50-117
External Bleeding
Internal Bleeding ( Penetrating Injuries/Chest Injuries/
Abdominal Injuries/Ear Injuries)
Sock
Head, Spinal ,Blast & Crush Injuries
Burns
Fractures & Soft tissue Injuries
Electric Shock
Eye Injuries
Review Questions pgs222-228
• Week 5
Medical Emergencies pgs 50-141
Heart Conditions/ Stroke/ Diabetes/ Epileptic Fits
Fainting/ Extreme Temperatures/ Hyperventilation
Drug Overdose
Recreational Drug Use Emergencies
Review pgs 229-235
Infant/Child Emergencies pgs 144-149
Chocking/Infant Convulsions/Croup
Epiglottis
Review Questions pgs 236-237
• Week 6
Poisons/Bites & Stings pgs 152-169
Allergic reactions
Venomous Bites & Stings
Poisonings
Review Questions pgs 238-240
• Week 7
Moving Casualties pgs 172-177
Review Questions pg 241
General Information pgs 202-211
Review Questions pgs 249
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Emergency First Aid 9th edition |
References
RMIT online learning Hub www.rmit.edu.au/online |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
A multi choice assessment theory paper will be completed in block two.
Followed by a practical demonstration of competency in the application of the Basic Life Support Flow Chart.
The student is required to successfully complete the multi choice assessment before they will be eligible to participate in the practical first aid class.
The practical assessment includes demonstration of CPR on a manikin; demonstration of assessment principles and first aid care on a fellow student. These assessments are workplace based scenarios.
Assessment Tasks
A multi choice assessment theory paper will be completed in block two.
Followed by a practical demonstration of competency in the application of the Basic Life Support Flow Chart.
The student is required to successfully complete the multi choice assessment before they will be eligible to participate in the practical first aid class.
The practical assessment includes demonstration of CPR on a manikin; demonstration of assessment principles and first aid care on a fellow student. These assessments are workplace based scenarios.
Assessment Matrix
Course Overview: Access Course Overview