Peformance Evidence
The candidate 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 demonstrated evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks at least once in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:
- Conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk
- Demonstrated safe manual handling techniques
- Assessed airway, breathing and responsiveness of casualty
- Performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted cpr on both an infant resuscitation manikin and an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating the following techniques on each:
- Checking for response and normal breathing
- Recognising abnormal breathing
- Opening and clearing the airway
- Using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line with the arc recommended ratio of compressions and ventilations
- Acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- Following single rescuer procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
- Followed the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Conducted a verbal secondary survey
- Applied first aid procedures for the following:
- Allergic reactions
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Basic wound care
- Severe bleeding
- Burns
- Cardiac arrest
- Choking and airway obstruction
- Convulsions
- Envenomation (using pressure immobilisation)
- Fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques)
- Poisoning
- Respiratory distress
- Shock
- Provided an accurate verbal report of the incident
- Responded to at least two simulated emergency scenarios contextualised to the candidate's workplace/community setting