HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

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There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:

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• Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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