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Contents
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Background to Companion Volumes .................................................................................................. 1
Endorsed and Non-Endorsed Components ........................................................................................ 1
Feedback and Contributions ............................................................................................................... 3
Overview of Changes ................................................................................................................... 4
Why has CS&HISC changed the competencies? ................................................................................. 4
New Competencies ............................................................................................................................. 5
Superseded Competencies ................................................................................................................. 5
The following units were superseded by the new units on 1 July 2013. ............................................ 5
Transition ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Specific advice for ASQA Providers ..................................................................................................... 7
Assessment.................................................................................................................................. 8
Reasonable Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 9
Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................... 10
CPR and First Aid ............................................................................................................................... 10
Assessor Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 12
Mapping, Transition and Teach Out ................................................................................................. 13
Mapping Resources .................................................................................................................... 15
Summary Mapping Guide ................................................................................................................. 15
Mapping Resource: Two-Way Mapping between HLT07 And HLT First Aid ..................................... 16
Mapping Resource: HLTAID003 Provide First Aid and HLTAID004 Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an education and care setting ...................................................................................... 42
First Aid Guide Modification History
Release number
Release date Comments
Section
1.1 April 2014 Clarified definition of “health professional”
CPR and First Aid
Clarification of terminology of “basic wound care”
Assessor Requirements
1.0 November 2013
This release meets the National Skills Standards Council’s Standards for Training Packages, released in November 2012.
Overview
Background to Companion Volumes
In 2010, the National Quality Council accepted recommendations in the VET Training
Products for the 21st Century report. Two of those recommendations were specifically to do
with the design of training packages:
1. Simplify and streamline the content of Training Packages by separating the
performance standards in units of competence from guidance and supporting
information for RTOs and
2. Restructure and streamline training package content by:
• Simplifying the endorsed components
• Expanding the non-endorsed components
• Eliminating unnecessary information and consolidating repetitive material.
In November 2012, the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) published new Standards
for Training Packages which set out new requirements in full. You can view a copy of the
new Standards for Training Packages on the NSSC website
www.nssc.natese.gov.au/training_packages/standards_and_policies
Endorsed and Non-Endorsed Components
There are four endorsed components of Training Packages, all of which can be found on the
national register training.gov.au
In addition, the non-endorsed components have been expanded to include Companion
Volumes, including the following:
• The Companion Volume Implementation Guide is a mandatory requirement and is
available at www.cshisc.com.au. It contains overview information about the entire
Training Package, including a list of all units, skills sets and qualifications in the
training package. It also contains key implementation information for use by RTOs.
• Optional guides and resources to assist implementation in specific industry sectors.
For the new HLT First Aid units, this includes a First Aid Companion Volume
containing advice regarding the intent and implementation of these new units
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Endorsed components of Training Packages: HLT
Availble on training.gov.au
Units of competency
Assessment requirements
Qualifications
Credit arrangements
Quality Assured components of Training Packages:
HLT Companion Volumes Available on CS&HISC website www.cshisc.com.au/develop/tra
ining-packages
HLT Implementation Guide
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Worker - Learning Strategies Guide
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Assessment
Strategies Guide
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Knowledge
Guide
Foundation Skills Guide
First Aid Guide
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Feedback and Contributions
In time, these Companion Volumes will provide an opportunity to showcase best practice
from RTOs and provide a forum for sharing information and resources. If you have any
resources, case studies or feedback to contribute to the Companion Volumes, please
provide your feedback via the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council
(CS&HISC) Continuous Improvement Feedback Register.
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Overview of Changes
The new HLTAID First Aid competency standards were developed to provide a set of robust,
industry supported standards for people employed as first aiders and those with a duty of
care to provide first aid to others. This includes workers with duty of care for vulnerable
clients, child care educators, teachers, emergency services personnel, workers in hazardous
environments and nominated workplace first aiders.
In these instances, the statement of attainment provides evidence to the employer and the
community that the worker has the skills and knowledge to be able to provide a first aid
response and sustain life in the event of an emergency.
Why has CS&HISC changed the competencies?
CS&HISC was required to update the units in line with the new Standards for Training
Packages. The new standards focus on strengthening assessment requirements and require
specific information relating to the volume and frequency of evidence required for the
assessment decision. In addition, feedback submissions from peak associations, employers
and training providers indicated a need to improve the quality and consistency of first aid
training, particularly for workers who have responsibility and duty of care for clients and co-
workers. Assessment of these units must:
• meet the requirements of the training package
• be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and rules of evidence
• meet workplace and regulatory requirements
• be systematically validated.
RTOs must determine and develop the learning and assessment strategies appropriate to
their course. RTOs must also ensure that assessment meets the requirements of
NVR/AQTF standards. Compliance issues should be discussed directly with the relevant
VET Regulator (ASQA/VRQA/WATAC).
CS&HISC has produced a range of video resources to assist RTOs use the new Units and
Assessment Requirements. They are available on our YouTube channel here:
www.youtube.com/user/cshisc
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New Competencies The new HLTAID suite of first aid competencies were released on training.gov.au on 1 July 2013. The new units are listed below.
Unit Code Unit Title
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations
HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation
HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources
HLTSS00027 Occupational First Aid Skill Set
Superseded Competencies
The following units were superseded by the new units on 1 July 2013.
Unit Code Unit Title
HLTCPR211
Perform CPR
HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid
HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques
HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace
Further information and mapping resources are available on page 14 of this guide.
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Transition The new first aid units are used in the new Children’s & Youth Services (CHC Community
Services Training Package) and the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
(HLT Health Training Package) qualifications. As the rest of the qualifications in the CHC08
Community Services and HLT07 Health Training Package are reviewed, they will be
progressively updated to contain the new first aid units. This is also the case for providers
delivering vocational qualifications from other industry sectors.
RTOs issuing qualifications for vocational courses must ensure they meet the packaging
rules of the qualification they are delivering. In addition, they must ensure the first aid unit
being delivered and assessed is the one listed in the qualification, whether in the core or
electives. CS&HISC recommends consulting with your First Aid training provider for advice
on any mapping or documentation you will need to ensure compliance to the standards.
If a student has completed a first aid course through a third party provider and the statement
of attainment they have received does not match the unit required to meet the packaging
rules of the qualification they are undertaking, the RTO issuing the vocational qualification
must:
1. undertake a mapping exercise to confirm elements, performance criteria, required skills
and required knowledge have been addressed and identify any gaps
2. conduct gap training as necessary
3. issue the required statement of attainment
Note: CS&HISC has developed a number of mapping tools to assist RTOs in this process.
These are provided in this Guide on page 14.
Normal transition and teach out periods apply. If you have questions regarding transition and teach out arrangements, you must contact your relevant VET Regulator (ASQA, WATAC or VRQA).
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Specific advice for ASQA Providers
The following advice was provided by ASQA in email to all RTOs with first aid on scope on
as of 27 November 2013.
ASQA providers with one or more of the above units explicitly listed on their scope of
registration must apply to ASQA by 1 July 2014 to add the replacement unit/s to their scope
if they intend to deliver the replacement units. Providers are reminded that they must comply
with the General direction—transition and teach-out. ASQA has also produced a Fact Sheet:
Registering for revised training packages to assist RTOs with the process (Note: Both
documents can be accessed from the ASQA website www.asqa.gov.au/media-and-
publications).
It is the responsibility of each provider to monitor training packages relevant to its scope of
registration and to identify when a qualification on scope has been revised and a new
version published. The national register, training.gov.au, has the capacity to notify users of
changes to a training package through a subscription service. You can register to receive
notifications by clicking on ‘Notify me of changes’ in the top right hand corner of the screen
displaying information about the training package you are interested in.
If you have further queries please contact the ASQA Info line (Ph. 1300 701 801) or email
CS&HISC recommends that all RTOs within ASQA's jurisdiction who are delivering
competencies or qualifications from the Community Services or Health Training Packages
familiarise themselves with their obligations and requirements under the National Vocational
Education and Training Regulator Act (2011), Standards for NVR Registered Training
Organisations (2012) and the VET Quality Framework
Available: www.asqa.gov.au/for-training-organisations/for-training-organisations.html
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Assessment
Although the content of the new first aid competencies may have been updated, assessment
practice has not changed. Assessment of these units must be in line with the Rules of
Evidence and Principles of Assessment.
The Rules of Evidence still require that evidence is:
Valid: the evidence being assessed clearly relates to
the requirements of the unit of competence
Sufficient: the evidence meets all of the requirements
of the unit, is gathered over a period of time, meets all
of the dimensions of competency and is relevant to
different work contexts
Current: the evidence is current
Authentic: the evidence is the candidate’s own work.
In addition, assessors must ensure that all assessment activity undertaken is:
Valid: the methods of assessment relate to the
elements, performance criteria and assessment
requirements of the unit
Reliable: the assessment outcomes would consistently
provide similar outcomes for candidates at different
times and in different places
Flexible: the assessor ensures that the candidate
understands the assessment process and can
negotiate the timing of the assessment, the context of
the assessment
Fair: candidates are not disadvantaged and are given
opportunities to ensure that they can perform to the
standards outlined in the workplace and the units of
competency being assessed (see also ‘reasonable
adjustments’ below).
Rules of Evidence
Validity
Sufficiency
Authenticity
Currency
Principles of Assessment
Validity
Reliability
Flexibility
Fairness
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Reasonable Adjustment
Reasonable adjustment refers to measures or actions taken to provide a student with the
same educational opportunities as everyone else. To be reasonable, adjustments must be
appropriate for that person, must not create undue hardship for an RTO and must be
allowable within rules defined by the training package.
While adjustments can be made to assessment procedures, the integrity of the unit of competency and/or qualification must be upheld. Students still need to achieve the
standards that employers and training providers expect. A student with a disability can have
training and assessment that is fair depending on the RTO’s attitude, preparation and
application of adjustments. This may include:
• allowing additional time or the use of a computer in a written test to complete
responses for a candidate who is physically impaired, and that impairment
contributes to the time to compete the test
• asking a candidate to record responses on a video or audio tape where they have
difficult writing
• using an Auslan interpreter during assessment tasks
• varying an assessment task to produce the same outcomes, but via different
methods.
It is important to note that the HLTAID competency standards do require a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment. These standards relate to the level of performance required to provide resuscitation and respond to an emergency situation where there may be risk to life.
Due to the potential risk to health and safety where a nominated first aider, or worker with duty of care, does not have the ability to perform resuscitation and/or first aid to the performance standard it is not appropriate to issue a statement of attainment to students who are physically unable to meet the assessment requirements.
In cases where a student has attended a resuscitation or first aid course but is unable to
meet the full requirements of the competency, an RTO may wish to provide that student
with a certificate of attendance, or similar, as an indication of their participation in the
course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CPR and First Aid
The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines recommend rotating rescuers every two minutes. Why does the competency require candidates to demonstrate CPR for four minutes (or eight minutes)?
The ARC guidelines encourage rescuers to change every two minutes - if possible. The “four
minutes uninterrupted" and "eight minutes uninterrupted" enables a trainer to assess that the
candidate has appropriate strength and stamina to provide effective CPR in an emergency. It
relates to the volume and frequency of evidence required by assessors to make the
assessment decision i.e. sufficiency.
"Four minutes uninterrupted" should not be interpreted as a new ARC guideline. As
vocational competencies, the first aid competencies provide assurance to employers that
employees with duty of care to provide first aid in the workplace have the appropriate skills
and knowledge to carry out this duty, particularly in instances where the worker might not be
able to be relieved within two minutes.
What is meant by “uninterrupted CPR”?
The intent of “four minutes uninterrupted" and "eight minutes uninterrupted" is for each
candidate to demonstrate a sustained duration of compressions and rescue breathing. In
addition, the candidate needs to demonstrate the specific items listed below the dot point
such as checking for response, correct hand placement and handover to another rescuer.
The intent of this requirement is that the candidate is assessed performing the normal pre-
resuscitation checks, performing CPR, and then handing over to another rescuer. How your
RTO decides to structure your assessment tasks to collect this evidence and how much
evidence is deemed sufficient is dependent on your learning and assessment strategy,
provided it meets the competency standard and the Rules of Evidence. CS&HISC is unable
to validate individual assessment scenarios or assessment strategies. We recommend
consulting with industry to ensure your learning and assessment strategies meet the needs
of your student cohort.
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What is meant by “basic wound care”?
The term “basic” refers to the level of care/response provided by the first aider, not the level
of the wound. These wounds may be minor or major.
The care of a wound refers to cleaning of the wound before any dressing is applied to the
wound to reduce the risk of infection prior to further treatment.
What does the statement “skills must be demonstrated working individually” mean?
Each individual must provide evidence of their own skills and knowledge to meet the
requirements of the unit. In other words, a student cannot be deemed competent if they have
simply observed another student perform a task, or participated as “the casualty” in a role-
play scenario.
What does the requirement “responded to … simulated emergency scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting” mean?
In addition to providing evidence of the ability to perform first aid procedures listed in the
performance evidence, a candidate needs to be assessed responding to a [simulated]
emergency situation, in order to provide evidence of their ability to recognise an emergency
situation, assess the casualty and select and apply the appropriate response.
How your RTO decides to structure your assessment tasks to collect this evidence and
whether the decision is made to cluster this assessment with other activities is dependent on
your learning and assessment strategy, provided it meets the competency standard and the
Rules of Evidence. CS&HISC is unable to validate individual assessment scenarios or
assessment strategies. Consider consulting with the candidate’s employer to develop
simulations and role-plays that reflect the type of emergency situations common to their
workplace.
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Assessor Requirements
What is required to train and assess the HLTAID suite of units? Why are there additional requirements?
All assessors of the HLTAID suite of units are required satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory
competency requirements for assessors.
In addition, all assessors of the HLTAID suite of units (except HLTAID008 Manage first aid
services and resources) are required to meet additional requirements of either: a current
advanced first aid certificate OR at least three years’ experience as a registered health
professional, registered nurse, OR emergency services provider.
The intent of this requirement is to ensure that trainers and assessors of these units have
the adequate skills, knowledge and/or experience responding to life threatening and
emergency situations.
What is meant by ‘current advanced first aid certificate’? How do I know that my first aid certificate is current?
The Safe Work Australia First Aid Model Code of Practice requires employers to ensure that
their nominated first aiders attend training on a regular basis to remain current. The Code of
Practice recommends that refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually and first
aid qualifications should be renewed every three years to maintain currency.
The unit HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid would be considered current until the
expiration of the transition and teach out period.
What is an emergency services provider?
An emergency services provider refers to those organisations that maintain public safety and
health by responding and assisting in emergency situations. It would include the police,
ambulance, fire, rescue and state emergency services although other organisations might
also be covered.
In the context of the HLTAID suite of units, appropriate experience working as an
emergency services provider would include those who have had a responsibility to monitor
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and respond to life threatening and emergency situations as part of their role, either in a paid
or volunteer capacity.
What is a health professional?
Health professionals are those whose primary employment role is to diagnose and treat
physical and mental illnesses and conditions or recommend, administer, dispense and
develop medications and treatment to promote or restore good health.
In the context of the HLTAID suite of units, appropriate experience as a health professional
would include those have been required to identify and respond to health issues as part of
their every day job e.g. General Practitioner, Registered Nurse, registered Enrolled Nurse,
registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner, a primary medical care provider or a field medic.
Mapping, Transition and Teach Out
If a worker has achieved HLTAID004 in a qualification and moves to another sector and trains in another qualification, can this be credited against HLTAID003?
While HLTAID003 and HLTAID004 are two separate units, there are areas of similarity. An
RTO would need to conduct a mapping of the two units to identify any areas of gap, and
address the gap through a formal training or RPL process. In addition, the RTO would need
to ensure that any industry specific requirements regarding refresher training and currency
are met.
Generally speaking, if a worker has met the competency requirements for HLTAID004 they
should meet the competency requirements for HLTAID003. However, an RTO will still need
to formally document this process in order to meet compliance requirements under
NVR/AQTF. Please see our mapping guides on page 14 for more information.
What is the transition and teach out for these units?
RTOs under the jurisdiction of ASQA who have the first aid units explicitly listed on scope
must comply with the General direction—transition and teach-out in its entirety to ensure all
requirements are met. ASQA has also produced a Fact Sheet: Registering for revised
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training packages to assist RTOs with the process. You can access these documents on the
ASQA website: http://www.asqa.gov.au
RTOs under the jurisdiction of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
or West Australian Training Accreditation Council (WATAC) need to contact their regulator
directly.
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Mapping Resources
Summary Mapping Guide HLT07 Health Training Package
Release 5.0 HLT Health Training Package
Release 1.2 E/N Notes
HLTCPR211A Perform CPR HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
N New unit based on HLTCPR211A. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria. Revised evidence requirements, including volume and frequency of assessment
HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
N New unit based on HLTFA211A. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Changes to evidence requirements relative to revised scope of unit.
HLTFA311A Apply first aid HLTAID003 Provide first aid N New unit based on HLTFA311A. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. New evidence requirements for assessment.
New Unit HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
N New unit developed to address requirements for first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training in line with the Education and Care Services Law (2011). Addition of assessment requirements around infant and child first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis
HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations
HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations
N New unit based on HLTFA302C. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. New evidence requirements for assessment, including use of contextualised remote scenarios.
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid
HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
N New unit based on HLTFA412A. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA412A Apply First Aid. New evidence requirements for assessment.
HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques
HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation
N New unit based on HLTFA404C. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA404C. Removal of analgesic gases. New evidence requirements for assessment.
HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace
HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities
N New unit based on HLTFA403C. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of all embedded material from HLTFA404C and HLTFA412A. New evidence requirements for assessment.
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Mapping Resource: Two-Way Mapping between HLT07 And HLT First Aid
HLTAID001 PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND HLTCPR211A PERFORM CPR
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR and are seeking recognition in HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and are seeking recognition in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR, the following additional requirements apply
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both and
adult and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor:
o checking for response and normal breathing
o recognising abnormal breathing
o opening and clearing the airway
o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line
with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and
ventilations
o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
o 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)
No additional requirements.
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HLTAID001 PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND HLTCPR211A PERFORM CPR
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR and are seeking recognition in HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and are seeking recognition in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR, the following additional requirements apply
responded to at least one simulated emergency scenario
contextualized to the candidate’s workplace / community setting
Knowledge anatomy & physiology relating to:
o absence of normal breathing
o physiology relating to response / consciousness
o anatomy of external chest
o upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change
Assessment Conditions Assessment must involve the use of
adult and infant manikins in line with ARC rules
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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HLTAID001 PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND HLTCPR211A PERFORM CPR
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR and are seeking recognition in HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and are seeking recognition in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR, the following additional requirements apply
Assessors of the additional requirements must hold a current
advanced first aid certificate or at least three years experience as a
health professional, nurse or emergency services provider
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HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking recognition in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements apply
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both and
adult and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor:
o checking for response and normal breathing
o recognising abnormal breathing
o opening and clearing the airway
o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line
with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and
ventilations
o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
o 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)
applied first aid for the following:
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
evaluated performance by seeking feedback from clinical expert
recognised psychological impacts on rescuers, and participated in
debriefing and evaluation
Knowledge No additional knowledge requirements
Assessment Conditions No additional assessment conditions
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HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking recognition in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements apply
o allergic reactions
o anaphylaxis
o asthma
o cardiac arrest
o choking and airway obstruction
o shock
responded to at least one simulated emergency scenario
contextualized to the candidate’s workplace / community setting
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
first aid procedures for:
o cardiac arrest
o severe anaphylactic reactions
anatomy & physiology relating to:
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HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking recognition in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements apply
o anatomy of external chest
o anatomy and physiology considerations in provision of first
aid for specified conditions
Assessment Conditions Assessment must involve the use of
adult and infant manikins in line with ARC guidelines
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
emergency rescue blanket
roller bandages
triangular bandages
placebo bronchodilator and spacer device
adrenaline auto-injector training device
Assessors of the additional requirements must hold a current
advanced first aid certificate or at least three years experience as a
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HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support and are seeking recognition in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements apply
health professional, nurse or emergency services provider
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HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTFA311A APPLY FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA311A Apply first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first aid, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA311A Apply first aid, the following additional requirements apply
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both and
adult and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor:
o checking for response and normal breathing
o recognising abnormal breathing
o opening and clearing the airway
o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line
with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and
ventilations
o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
o following single rescuer procedure, including the
demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal
interruptions to compressions
applied first aid for the following:
o Basic wound care
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
provided assistance with self-medication as per subject’s own
medication regime and/or administer medication in line with
State/Territory legislation and regulations, organisation policies
and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions
sought feedback from clinical expert as part of evaluation
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
First aid management of:
o altered consciousness
o stroke
Assessment Conditions No additional assessment conditions
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HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTFA311A APPLY FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA311A Apply first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first aid, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA311A Apply first aid, the following additional requirements apply
o Burns
o Choking and airway obstruction
o Convulsions
o Envenomation (use pressure immobilization)
o Poisoning
o shock
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
Basic anatomy and physiology in relation to:
o Absence of normal breathing
o Anatomy of the external chest
o Physiology relating to response/consciousness
o Upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change
o Anatomy and physiology considerations in provision of first
aid for specified conditions
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HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTFA311A APPLY FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA311A Apply first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first aid, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA311A Apply first aid, the following additional requirements apply
Assessment Conditions Assessment must involve the use of
adult and infant manikins in line with ARC guidelines
emergency rescue blanket and workplace first aid kit
Assessors of the additional requirements must hold a current
advanced first aid certificate or at least three years experience as a
health professional, nurse or emergency services provider
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HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
• performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an
adult and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor,
demonstrating the following techniques on each:
o checking for response and normal breathing
o recognising abnormal breathing
o opening and clearing the airway
o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line
with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and
ventilations
o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
o following single rescuer procedure, including the
demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal
interruptions to compressions
• activated and followed the prompts of an Automated External
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
documented condition of casualty over time to assist in ongoing
management
listened to, clarified and applied medical instructions
administered medication under direct supervision from authorised
health worker
prepared a written incident report or provided information to enable
preparation of an incident report
used available resources effectively to manage pain
Knowledge No additional knowledge requirements
Assessment Conditions
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HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
Defibrillator (AED)
• applied first aid procedures for the following:
o allergic reactions, including severe reactions
o anaphylaxis
o asthma
o basic wound care
o severe bleeding and haemorrhage
o burns
o cardiac arrest
o choking and airway obstruction
o convulsions
o environmental impacts
o envenomation (using pressure immobilisation)
o fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller
bandages or other appropriate immobilisation techniques)
o poisoning
No additional assessment conditions
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HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
o respiratory distress
o shock
responded to at least three simulated emergency scenarios
contextualized to the candidate’s remote and/or isolated situation
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
how and when to access emergency services
priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life-threatening
conditions
specific considerations contextualized to alpine, desert, marine,
rural/remote settings and tropical environments
basic anatomy and physiology in relation to:
o Absence of normal breathing
o Anatomy of the external chest
o Physiology relating to response/consciousness
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HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
o Upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change
o Anatomy and physiology considerations in provision of first
aid for specified conditions, including specific
considerations for remote settings
Assessment Conditions Assessment must involve the use of:
• first aid equipment including
o roller bandages
o triangular bandages cloth
o trauma dressings
o placebo bronchodilator and spacer device
o adrenalin auto-injector training device
o an AED training device
o inflatable splints
o clinical thermometer
o evacuation stretcher
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HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements apply
o emergency rescue blanket
o workplace first aid kit.
Assessors of the additional requirements must hold a current
advanced first aid certificate or at least three years experience as a
health professional, nurse or emergency services provider
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HLTAID006 PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID AND HLTFA412A APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
Note that the information below relates to those candidates who have met the requirements of HLTFA412A, and therefore its prerequisite unit HLTFA311A. Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
• performed eight minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an adult and
an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating
the following techniques on each:
o checking for response and normal breathing
o recognising abnormal breathing
o opening and clearing the airway
o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line
with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and
ventilations
o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
safely handled and stored pressurised gases
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
complications and associated methods of management for:
o pain relief
safety procedures for storage and handling procedures for pressurised
gases
first aid management procedures for use of analgesic gases
how to gain access to and interpret material safety data sheets
(MSDS)
Assessment Conditions No additional assessment conditions
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HLTAID006 PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID AND HLTFA412A APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
o following single rescuer procedure, including the
demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal
interruptions to compressions
o following two rescuer procedure, as both the ventilator and
the compressor
• activated and followed the prompts of an AED
• applied first aid procedures for the following:
o Basic wound care
o Burns
o Choking and airway obstruction
o Convulsions
o Envenomation (use pressure immobilization)
o Poisoning
o shock
o thermal injuries
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HLTAID006 PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID AND HLTFA412A APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
completed written incident report
demonstrated correct usage of cervical collars, spinal boards, back
boards and stretchers
responded to at least three simulated emergency scenarios
contextualized to the candidate’s workplace / community setting
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
considerations when providing first aid, including:
o procedures when providing first aid to children
o procedures for dealing with casualties who are aged or
infirm
principles and procedures for first aid management, including
complications for:
o emergency childbirth
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HLTAID006 PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID AND HLTFA412A APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
Assessment Conditions Assessment must involve the use of:
• first aid equipment including
o roller bandages
o triangular bandages cloth
o trauma dressings
o placebo bronchodilator and spacer device
o adrenalin auto-injector training device
o back boards and stretchers
o an AED training device
o inflatable splints
o thermometer
o emergency rescue blanket
o eye patch
o workplace first aid kit
o incident report form.
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HLTAID006 PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID AND HLTFA412A APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply
Assessors of the additional requirements must hold a current
advanced first aid certificate or at least three years experience as a
health professional, nurse or emergency services provider
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HLTAID007 PROVIDE ADVANCED RESUSCITATION AND HLTFA404C APPLY ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques and are seeking recognition in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation and are seeking recognition in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques the following additional requirements apply
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
• performed eight minutes of uninterrupted CPR on both an adult and
an infant resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating
the following techniques on each:
o checking for response and normal breathing
o recognising abnormal breathing
o opening and clearing the airway
o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line
with the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and
ventilations
o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
o following single rescuer procedure, including the
demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal
interruptions to compressions
o following two rescuer procedure, as both the ventilator and
Skills Demonstration No additional requirement
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
First aid management procedures for:
o Collapse / unconsciousness
o Foreign body airway obstruction
o Respiratory distress
o Shock
o Sudden cardiac arrest
Incident management procedures:
o Awareness of confined spaces and dangerous places
o Coordinate activities of other first aiders if applicable
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HLTAID007 PROVIDE ADVANCED RESUSCITATION AND HLTFA404C APPLY ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques and are seeking recognition in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation and are seeking recognition in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques the following additional requirements apply
the compressor
• conducted a secondary survey, including checking pulse of at least
one person and recording pulse rate
responded to at least three simulated emergency scenarios
contextualized to the candidate’s workplace / community setting
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
guidelines of national peak clinical bodies
Airway obstruction due to body position
Appropriate duration and cessation of CPR
Basic anatomy, physiology and toxicology as it relates to the provision
of advanced resuscitation, including:
o Physiology relating to response / consciousness
o Upper airway anatomy and effect of positional change
Assessment Conditions No additional assessment conditions
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HLTAID007 PROVIDE ADVANCED RESUSCITATION AND HLTFA404C APPLY ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques and are seeking recognition in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation and are seeking recognition in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques the following additional requirements apply
Assessment Conditions Assessment must involve the use of:
an airway model suitable for simulated insertion of an oropharyngeal
airway
• first aid equipment including:
- AED training device
- bag valve mask resuscitation device
- oropharyngeal airway adjunct
- suction device
- oxygen resuscitation system with oxygen cylinder
- selection of oxygen masks such as nasal cannula, demand
valve, non-rebreather and pocket mask with oxygen port.
Assessors of the additional requirements must hold a current
advanced first aid certificate or at least three years experience as a
health professional, nurse or emergency services provider
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HLTAID007 PROVIDE ADVANCED RESUSCITATION AND HLTFA404C APPLY ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques and are seeking recognition in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation and are seeking recognition in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques the following additional requirements apply
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HLTAID008 MANAGE FIRST AID SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND HLTFA403C MANAGE FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace and are seeking recognition in HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities and are seeking recognition in HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace the following additional requirements apply
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
used a first aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies
replacement and equipment maintenance
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
Capabilities of emergency management services
Assessment Conditions Assessment must involve the use of:
First aid kit and contents checklist
relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety First Aid Code of
Practice
Skills Demonstration There must be evidence that the candidate has:
Communicated effectively and shown leadership in an incident
Managed a first aid response in the workplace
Made prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing and
incident in the workplace
Conducted an initial casualty assessment and prioritization
Established and maintained links with first aid bodies and professional
organisations
Knowledge The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
ARC guidelines relating to provision of first aid
Stress management techniques
Own skills limitations
First aiders skills and limitations
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HLTAID008 MANAGE FIRST AID SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND HLTFA403C MANAGE FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace and are seeking recognition in HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities and are seeking recognition in HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace the following additional requirements apply
How to gain access to and interpret material safety data sheets
(MSDS)
First aid equipment and resources to manage injuries and illnesses
addressed in HLTFA311A and HLTFA412A
Assessment Conditions No additional assessment conditions
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Mapping Resource: HLTAID003 Provide First Aid and HLTAID004 Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an education and care setting
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID004 Provide emergency first aid response in and education and care setting, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID004 Provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting and are seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first aid, the following additional requirements apply
Skills Demonstration
There must be evidence that the candidate has:
• Reported details of incidents involving babies and children to parents and/or caregivers
• Follow workplace procedures to report serious incidents to the regulatory authority
• Recognised possible psychological impacts of incidents on self, other rescuers and children
• Talked with children about their emotions and responses to events • performed at least four minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a child
resuscitation manikin placed on the floor, demonstrating the following techniques: o checking for response and normal breathing o recognising abnormal breathing o opening and clearing the airway o using correct hand location, compression depth rate in line with
the ARC recommended ratio of compressions and ventilations o acting in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
• Applied first aid procedures for the following: o febrile convulsions o epilepsy and seizures
No additional requirements
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For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID004 Provide emergency first aid response in and education and care setting, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID004 Provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting and are seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first aid, the following additional requirements apply
o head injuries • Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios
contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, and involving infants and children of varying ages.
Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
o first aid requirements for services under the Education and Care Services National Law
o appropriate use of an AED, including placement of pads for adults and children aged older than 8 years
o specific considerations when using an AED on children aged between 1 and 8 years, including identification of AED with paediatric capability, paediatric voltage and use of paediatric pads
• basic anatomy and physiology relating to: o specific anatomy of infant respiratory systems, including
trachea, and implications for provision of CPR o basic anatomical differences between adults and children, and
the implications for provision of first aid o normal clinical values for children o symptoms and triggers of anaphylaxis o symptoms and triggers of asthma
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For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first aid and are seeking recognition in HLTAID004 Provide emergency first aid response in and education and care setting, the following additional requirements apply
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID004 Provide emergency first aid response in an education and care setting and are seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first aid, the following additional requirements apply
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must involve the use of
• child manikins in line with ARC guidelines • at least two different types of placebo bronchodilators and a spacer
device • at least two different types of adrenalin auto-injector training device
(e.g. EpiPen and AnaPen) • an incident, injury, trauma and illness record, or other appropriate
workplace incident report form
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