Course Title: Apply first aid
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: NURS5329C
Course Title: Apply first aid
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact : Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1412
Course Contact Email:eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 18
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
N/A
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 |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own performance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Seek feedback from appropriate clinical expert |
Learning Outcomes
Described in Elements
Details of Learning Activities
These will include theory classes and practical demonstrations
Teaching Schedule
Date | Topic | Assessment |
13th Feb Morning class |
Legal and ethical issues CPR procedures Medical emergencies & management Bandaging | Workbook issued |
13th Feb Afternoon class |
Medical emergencies & management | Task 2 CPR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT |
6th March | No class | Task 1 Workbook due |
27th March | Management of trauma Tutorial | Task 3 Online quiz |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There is no prescribed text for this course |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment wil include theory tests and a practical demonstration of skills
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Workbook Due 6th March
Task 2 CPR practical assessment 13th February
Task 3 Online quiz 27th March
Students must successful complete all assessment tasks to pass the course.
Assessment Matrix
Available on Blackboard
Other Information
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 3 of Dental Hospital. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Students may be given the opportunity to resubmit the assignment if this is requested by the teacher and approved by the co-ordinator.
Students are required to achieve a Pass grade in both tasks to achieve Competence for this course
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