COURSE CONTENT

Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

• Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Describe how to minimize the risk of infection to self and others
• Identify the need of establishing consent to provide first aid
• Complete an accident report form
• Identify the first aid equipment that should be available in a workplace
• Describe the safe use of first aid equipment

Be able to assess an incident

• Conduct a scene survey
• Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
• Give examples of when to call for help

Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

• Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
• Open a casualty’s airway and check breathing
• Explain why it is important to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
• Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
• Manage a casualty who is in seizure

Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

• Recognize the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Demonstrate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin

Know how to recognize and assist a casualty who is choking

• Describe how to identify a casualty with a Partially blocked airway & Completely blocked airway
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

Be able to manage a casualty

• Identify the types of external bleeding with external bleeding
• Control external bleeding

Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock

Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury

• Administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises
• Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
• Administer first aid to a casualty with small splinters

ASSESSMENT

The assessment of this unit includes:

1] Practical observation

The practical assessment of learners for the qualification is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical first aid skills across a number of areas.

2] Written/Oral questioning

The oral examination component of this qualification will be completed via ongoing questioning/discussion with learners on the course. This assessment will require learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in a number of first aid related areas