Course Title: Apply first aid
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: OHTH5727C
Course Title: Apply first aid
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3299 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
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
Ms Debra Spicer
Email: debra.spicer@rmit.edu.au
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
Not Applicable
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: |
HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
Element: |
1. Assess the situation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify assess and minimise hazards in the situation that may pose a risk of injury or illness to self and others |
Element: |
2. Apply first aid procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Adopt a communication style to match the casualty’s level of consciousness |
Element: |
3. Communicate details of the incident |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Request ambulance support and/or appropriate medical assistance according to relevant circumstance 3.3 Accurately assess and report details of casualty’s physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management in line with established procedures 3.4 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own performance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Seek feedback from appropriate clinical expert |
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 work health and safety requirements
1.3 Assess casualty and identify injuries, illnesses and conditions
2.1 Adopt 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 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 procedures
2.7 Seek first aid assistance from others in a timely manner and as appropriate
2.8 Correctly operate first aid equipment for first aid management according to manufacturer/supplier’s instructions and procedures
2.9 Use safe manual handling techniques
2.10 Monitor casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with established 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 circumstance
3.2 Accurately convey observation of casualty’s condition and management activities to ambulance services / relieving personnel
3.3 Accurately assess and report details of casualty’s physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management in line with established procedures
3.4 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 involved in critical incidents
4.3 Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future response and address individual needs
Details of Learning Activities
Facilitator led class discussion using power point: altered and loss of consciousness, anaphylaxis, burns, cardiac arrest, choking & FBAO, envenomation, epilepsy,diabetes ,poisoning, shock, stroke, substance misuse - alcohol & illicit drugs, legal issues, cultural awareness, communication with the casualty and debriefing
Facilitator led demonstration of the following:lateral recovery position, use of "epipen", use of A.E.D., CPR including infant and 2 rescuer CPR, D.R.S.A.B.C.D., bleeding, amputation management of stump and amputated part, asthma,bandaging and first aid management of dental trauma.
Small group activities in lateral recovery position including safe manual handling techniques, D.R.S.A.B.C,A.E.D. use, 2 resuer C.P.R., 1 rescuer C.P.R., "Epipen"use, bandaging techniques
C.P.R. practise and practical assessment
Completion of D.R.S.A.B.C. scenario based written incident report
Completion of workbook responses
Written assessment
Teaching Schedule
6 hours - day 5, block 1 -
Facilitator led class discussion using power point
Facilitator led demonstration of the following:lateral recovery position, use of "epipen", use of A.E.D., CPR including infant and 2 rescuer CPR, D.R.S.A.B.C.D., bleeding, amputation management of stump and amputated part, asthma.
Small group activities in lateral recovery position, D.R.S.A.B.C, A.E.D. use, 2 resuer C.P.R., 1 rescuer C.P.R., "Epipen"use.
C.P.R. practise and practical assessment
Completion of D.R.S.A.B.C. scenario based written incident report
C.P.R. practical assessment
9 hours - self managed research and completion of compulsory workbook.
3 hours - day 5, block 2-
Facilitator led discussion using power point of first aid management of dental trauma - avulsion, jaw fractures and head injuries
Facilitator led demonstration and practise of bandaging techniques for sprains, fractures and snake bite.
Facilitator led revision using power point and student’s completed workbook
Written assessment (45 minutes)
Total Nominal Hours = 18 hours
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Emergency First Aid 13th or 14th Edition Author: John Haines Publisher: Emergency Care Providers/ Medic Media |
References
Other Resources
Australian Resucitaiion Council www.resuc.org.au
RMIT library www.rmit.edu.au/library
HLTFA311A Apply First Aid class power point notes accesible via MYRMIT blackboard, PROGRAM C3299
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include demonstration of underpinning skills and knowledge, assessment activities may include quizzes, practical demonstration and written work.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment is in the form of a CPR practical, successfully completed workbook and written test.
Assessment Tasks
C.P.R. practical assessment including written scenario based incident report - 45% weight
Completion of workbook responses and submission by due date unless application for 1 week extension or special consideration has been formally granted - 10% weight
Written assessment - 45% weight
Total assessment weight 100%
Assessment Matrix
Pre-requisite for written assessment is successful completeion PX for CPR practical assessment and submission of fully completed workbook by due date for submission. Please note: the student will not be eligible to undertake the written assessment if the completed workbook responses are not submitted. This will result in non-completion of this unit of competence requiring re-enrolment incurring fees and a return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment.
CA competency achieved in Unit HLTFA311A Apply First Aid as follows:
PX (pass) result for C.P.R. practical assessment including scenario based incident report - Day 5 Block 1
Completion of all compulsory workbook responses and submission by due date - 3 weeks after block 1 attendance
PX (pass) result for written assessment with a result of 80% or above - Day 5 Block 2
Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in a NYC not yet competent result for unit HLTFA311A Apply First Aid. This will result in non-completion of this unit of competence requiring re-enrolment incurring fees and a return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment. This may also result in non-completion of the Certificate III Dental Assisting Program.
Other Information
This unit of competence is delivered against the A.R.C Guidelines www.arc.guidelines.au Industry standard manikins are used for simulated C.P.R. assessment.
Student identification card is required to undertake assessment for this unit.
Students will be expected to actively engage in the simulated scenario based class work and all practical based activities and assessments to achieve the unit learning outcomes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Students are required to update the Perform C.P.R. competency training annually to maintain currency of the HLTFA311A Apply First Aid qualification for 3 years from the date of issue.
Plagiarism
RMIT University requires that you present YOUR work for assessment. Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is the presentation of the work or idea of another person. Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalities can include charges of acedemic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Please note: It is also a disciplinary offence to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student. When signing the coversheet to submit your learning guides and assessments.
Special consideration:
Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information via the RMIT website http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse:ID=g43abm17hc9w if they believe complete assessment for this unit by the submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assesment time or assessment submission date. The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.
RMIT assessment policies - RMIT University http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse:ID=od0oagg9uc111
Special consideration online application - RMIT University: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse:ID=g43abm17hc9w
Non completion or non-submission of compulsory tasks:
Failure to complete any or all of the compulsory tasks listed above will prevent the student from achieving a CA (competency achieved) result for unit HLTFA311A. This will result in the student not completing the unit successfully. NYC (not yet competent) will be recorded and re enrolment will be required to continue the unit/program. Fees will be incurred. Please note: A second opportunity for assessment will not be granted unless the student has applied for and been granted special consideration as per RMIT assessment policy.
Assessment Appeal Process:
The Appeals Against Assessment policy and procedure applies to all coursework programs in all careers. The appeal process is staged and students are required to follow each stage in order to ensure their full entitlement to appeal is available www.rmit.edu.au/students/appeals
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