Course Title: Apply first aid

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

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


Dental Health Program Manager: Mr Mark Doherty
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm
Telephone +61 3 3941 1407
Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au

Ms. Sue Fatone
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm
Telephone +61 3 3941 1406
Email: sue.fatone@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:

11.1 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

Element:

2. Apply first aid procedures

Performance Criteria:

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 principle

Element:

3. Communicate details of the incident

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

4. Evaluate own performance

Performance Criteria:

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

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

 
A combination of learning activities will support student’s learning in this unit, such as

  • Facilitator led classroom based lecture and or workshop using PowerPoint Presentations
  • Demonstration and classroom discussion
  • Facilitator led practical clinical demonstration
  • Group discussions
  • Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
  • Online learning resouces accessed via myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard)
    incluidng online tests or quizzes
  • Practical clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session
  • Written classroom tasks
  • Self managed research to support completion of study guide


Teaching Schedule

 
This unit is scheduled for delivery for both Trainee Groups and Non Trainee Groups in classrooms on level 2 or 3 of Building
154 (within the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne). Notification will be provided via student email if the date or location
change.

The classes will be delivered over the first two Phases of the program. Below is a guide to the underpinning knowledge
and skills that the learner will need to demonstrate. This schedule is a guide only to provide adequate time for the learner.

Phase 1 Topics:

  • First Aid Introduction and Dental Emergencies: (one hour, facilitator led class work shop/activities)
  • Legal and Ethical Issues: (two hours, facilitator led class work shop/activities)
  • Medical Emergencies: (two hours, facilitator led class work shop/activities)
  • First Aid Management:  Practical Assessments: (two hours, facilitator led class work shop/activities)
     

Phase 2 Topics:

  • Revision of First Aid:(one hour, facilitator led class work shop/activities)
  • First Aid Management: Practical Assessments: (one hour, facilitator led class work shop/activities)
  • Bandaging and Slings: (one hour, facilitator led class work shop/activities)
     

Total hours - 11 hours

The student is expected to undertake 7 hours of self managed research, completion of HLTFA311A Study Guide and
completion of the three online tests (quizzes).

Nominal Hours - 18 hours


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Haines, J Emergency First Aid 14th Ed. Publisher: APL Healthcare


References


Other Resources

Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.
Students will provided with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard).

RMIT provides all students with an extension range of online and campus based study support services ranging from:


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include demonstration of underpinning skills and knowledge, assessment activities may include quizzes, practical demonstration and written work.


Assessment Tasks

To achieve a grade of CA (Competency achieved) for the unit HLTFA311A Apply first aid, you are required to attend
classes and assessments and obtain a pass result for all the following theoretical and practical assessments that
are used to measure elements, performance criteria, essential knowledge and essential skills as outlined in the
health training package. The HLTFA311A Apply First Aid Assessment overview document is issued in Phase 1 Day
2 and includes a checklist of the items that will be observed in the simulated practical assessments.

Simulated practical assessment (simulated observation), First Aid skills Assessment and observational checklists
for four practical assessments in this unit including:

Assessment A: Manage CPR, AED and documentation.
Students are required to perform CPR, in both one operator and two operator situations and to perform the adminstation of AED.

Assessment B: Manage bleeding, bandaging for simple, complex wounds and fractures.
Students are required to demonstrate a number of bandages designed to assist causalities in various situations.

Assessment C: Assist with the used of Bronchodilator and space device.
Students are required to assist with the administration of a Broncholidaotor and the use of a spacer device.

Assessment D: Assist with the use of an Adrenaline Auto Injector for Anaphaylaxis.
Students are required to demonstrate the of an Adrenaline Auto Injector

Online Tests (Quizzes 1, 2 & 3).
The three online quizzes must achieve a satisfactory mark of 100% for all three quizzes and this must be completed before
Phase 2 Day 1classes, in order to pass in the unit HLTFA311A Apply first aid.

Direct credit transfer and RPL:
Direct credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses.
Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy (unresolved)

Work submitted for assessment:
Assessments that require work to be submitted must be handed in by the due date designated
by the unit teacher. Details of the due date for each assessment item are included in the unit Assessment
overview. Students are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner.
More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab”
http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/  All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically
unless directed by the unit teacher.

Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography. Care must be taken to reference all work correctly
and to avoid plagiarism. Be sure not to plagiarise unintentionally. Students must keep a copy of all submitted
assessments including electronic copies.

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in an NYC (not yet competent) for unit
HLTFA311A Apply first aid. A NYC result will be entered in the student record. This will result in non-completion
of this unit of competence required re-enrolment incurring fees and a return to class work and completion of any
relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment.

 


 


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

 
This unit of competency is delivered against current A&NZ RC guidelines. It is recommended that all students are familiar with
the current presribed First Aid book.

Students are required to support the learning outcomes for Unit HLTFA311A with further self managed research to complete the
study guide to support positive outcomes in this unit.


Plagiarism
RMIT University requires that you present only YOUR work for assessment. Plagiarism is a form of cheating.It is the
presentation of the work or idea of another person without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own.

Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalties can include charges of academic 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 (paper or electronic) to submit your assessments, you are declaring that the work
is not plagiarised.

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=b1wqvnwk8aui (unresolved)  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 orwithin 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission
date.The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.

Special consideration online application RMIT University: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online

RMIT assessment policies RMIT University: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in NYC - Not Yet Competent result for unit
HLTFA311A Apply first aid. This will result in non-completion of the unit requiring re-enrolment incurring fees, 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 in Dental Assisting Program.

The assessment result is final and asecond opportunity for re-assessment will be NOT be provided unless the
student has applied for and been granted Special Consideration as per RMIT Assessment Policy
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111 (unresolved)

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
on http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nwjxaifdrgle (unresolved)  

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