Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: OHTH9126C

Course Title: Provide First Aid

Important Information:

Provide First Aid is not facilitated at RMIT. Students will complete provide first aid at an external RTO. Once gaining a statement of attainment students will be issued with a credit transfer on their academic script.

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5387 - Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Contact: Luke Scarica

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0312

Course Contact Email: luke.scarica@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 18

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National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTAID011 Provide first aid

Element:

1. Respond to an emergency situation.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation. 1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty. 1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response. 1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services.

Element:

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance 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 manufacturers' 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 services. 3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. 3.3. Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form. 3.4. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information in line with statutory or organisational policies.

Element:

4. Review the incident.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required. 4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.

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