HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

A list of topics and skills covered are listed below:

1. Respond to an emergency situation.

1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation.

1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty.

1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response.

1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services.

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures.

2.1. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the ARC guidelines.

2.2. Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles.

2.3. Ensure casualty feels safe, secure and supported.

2.4. Obtain consent from casualty where possible.

2.5. Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible.

2.6. Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.

2.7. Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles.

3. Communicate details of the incident.

3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services.

3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures.

3.3. Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form.

3.4. Report details of incidents involving infants and children to parents or caregivers.

3.5. Follow appropriate workplace or site procedures to report serious incidents to the regulatory authority.

3.6. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory or organisational policies.

4. Review the incident.

4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required.

4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required.