Course Title: Provide first aid
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5387 Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Title: Provide first aid
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 18
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OHTH5899C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2019, Term1 2020 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OHTH5899C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
VE 2019 (XXX1), VE 2019 (All) |
OHTH5899C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
VE 2020 (All) |
OHTH5899C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
VE 2021 (All) |
Course Contact: Luke Scarica
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0312
Course Contact Email: luke.scarica@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAID003 Provide first aid |
Elements: |
1. Respond to an emergency situation 2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures 3. Communicate details of the incident 4. Evaluate the incident and own performance |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Respond to an emergency situation
- Apply appropriate first aid procedures
- Communicate details of the incident
- Evaluate the incident and own performance
Overview of Assessment
You must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
There must be evidence that you have completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:
- Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:
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- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface
- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- managed the unconscious breathing casualty
- followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
- followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Responded to at least two simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, including:
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- conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
- demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
- post-incident debrief and evaluation
- provided an accurate verbal or written report of the incident
- Applied first aid procedures for the following:
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- allergic reaction
- anaphylaxis
- bleeding control
- choking and airway obstruction
- envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
- fractures, sprains and strains, using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques
- respiratory distress, including asthma
- shock
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.