Course Title: Provide first aid
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: OHTH5899C
Course Title: Provide first aid
Important Information:
This unit only applies to the students enrolled in the HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting program, who do not have the current dental assisting qualification (HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting).
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4407 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)
Course Contact: Ms. Suzanne Dellas Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager:
Ms. Rachael Starr
9341 1420
Vocational Educator
Ms Sandra Torbica
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAID003 Provide first aid |
Element: |
1. Respond to an emergency situation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Recognise an emergency situation 1.2 Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response 1.4 Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response service |
Element: |
2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines 2.2 Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles 2.3 Display respectful behaviour towards casualty 2.4 Obtain consent from casualty where possible 2.5 Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible 2.6 Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions 2.7 Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles |
Element: |
3. Communicate details of the incident |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services 3.2 Report details of incident to workplace supervisor as appropriate 3.3 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies |
Element: |
4. Evaluate the incident and own performance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents 4.2 Participate in debriefing to address individual needs |
Learning Outcomes
- Respond to an emergency situation
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures
- Communicate details of the incident
- Evaluate the incident and own performance
Details of Learning Activities
Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:
- Face to Face classes
- Written classroom tasks
- Demonstration and classroom discussion
- Facilitator led practical clinical demonstration
- Group discussions
- Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
- Clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session/completion of practical worksheets
- Online learning via CANVAS
- Self-managed research to support completion of Study Guides.
- Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course
Teaching Schedule
As per Certificate IV Timetable, which is issued as a hard copy on Induction Day and is also located in Canvas.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Emergency First Aid 19th Ed |
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.
CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session lessons plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.
Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Regular attendance is necessary.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Task 1 |
CPR Practical Assessment I (Adult) This is conducted at RMIT and student's knowledge and skills will be observed. Detailed information will be provided to students via canvas and during their class attendance Phase 4 Day 1. Students will attempt the simulated CPR practical assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be marked with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the HLTAID003 Assessment Overview. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result and students will receive verbal feedback on the day. |
| Assessment: Task 2 |
CPR Practical Assessment 2 (Infant) This is conducted at RMIT and student's knowledge and skills will be observed. Detailed information will be provided to students via canvas and during their class attendance Phase 4 Day 1. Students will attempt the simulated CPR practical assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be marked with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the HLTAID003 Assessment Overview. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result and students will receive verbal feedback on the day. |
Assessment: Task 3 |
First Aid Emergencies Practical Assessment (Asthma Management, Auto-Injector & Bandages & Slings) This is conducted at RMIT and student's knowledge and skills will be observed. Detailed information will be provided to students via canvas and during their class attendance Phase 5 Day 1. Students will attempt the simulated First Aid emergencies practical assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be marked with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the HLTAID003 Assessment Overview. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result and students will receive verbal feedback on the day. |
Assessment: Task 4 |
Online Test 1 This is the first of three knowledge based tests and students must access Canvas and complete the online knowledge tests. There are three attempts allowed to complete this online test and students must achieve 100% result. |
| Assessment: Task 5: |
Online Test 2 This is the second of three knowledge based tests and students must access Canvas and complete the online knowledge tests. There are three attempts allowed to complete this online test and students must achieve 100% result. |
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Assessment: Task 6: |
Online Test 3 This is the third of three knowledge based tests and students must access Canvas and complete the online knowledge tests. There are three attempts allowed to complete this online test and students must achieve 100% result. |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency and will incorporate a variety of methods including knowledge and skill based tasks and activities. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and you will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards.
Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
You will need to obtain Satisfactory (S) in all assessment tasks before a final grade of CA (Competency Achieved) can occur.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course.
Other Information
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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Study and learning Support:
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
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Late submission:
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Special consideration:
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Plagiarism:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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