HLTFA301B Apply First Aid Subject Outline My Online Facilitators Contact Details Please add your facilitators name and contact details below: My Online Facilitators Name: My Online Facilitators Phone Number: My Online Facilitators Email: My log in details Please add your log in details below: My DET portal username: My DET portal password: Date/s for practical training & assessment: Please add your log in details below: Date: Time: Location:
Course Introduction The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to deliver immediate emergency care and basic life support to a casualty prior to the arrival of more qualified medical personnel. The online learning topics contained in this course will take you about 10 hours to complete and following this self learning process you will be instructed in practical CPR and practical emergency care by a TAFE First Aid Teacher who will also assess your knowledge and skills at the end of this practical instruction. This practical and assessment session will take from between 5 and 8 hours depending upon the class size. Details of the assessment are available in the TAFE First Aid Student Assessment Guide and will consist of three parts. A 20 question multiple choice answer theory test with a pass mark of 15 correct questions. A practical assessment where you will be required to perform CPR and demonstrate the DRSABCD or initial assessment of a casualty. A practical scenario or case study where you will be required to manage and demonstrate the first aid requirements of an apparently injured or ill person. If you successfully complete this course you will receive a TAFE Statement of Attainment in Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B) that is the minimum requirement for workplace first aid. If you require assistance at any stage of this process you should contact your Online First Aid Facilitator or Head Teacher. Course Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: Understand the priorities in an emergency situation including safety for yourself and others. Implement the Chain of Survival. Undertake a primary assessment of an injured person and provide basic life support. Implement management for conditions, injuries and illnesses following a secondary assessment. Provide reassurance and emotional support to a casualty and bystanders. Report to a supervisor or other medical personnel and document the treatment provided. Evaluate your own performance and undertake Page 2 Version 1.0 May 2010
debriefing or counselling where appropriate. What you need to do to complete this course:- You will be required to attend an initial meeting with your Online First Aid Facilitator who will issue you with access to the secure TAFE first aid website. At this time you will be guided around the website and given details of how to proceed through the topics that will include a suggested completion timetable. You will be able to start your first aid online course immediately following this initial session with you facilitator. Then you must complete the following steps. Step 1. Logging On...Accessing My Course 1. Go to the url: www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au 2. On the right-hand side of the window you will see a section choose an online service. Use the drop down menu (arrow) to select Sakai, this is the learning management system used to complete your online studies. 3. You will then be directed to the Sakai log in page, use your DET id and password to log in. (This would have been sent to you in the form of a letter from TAFE. If you do not have this id, please see your online facilitator.) 4. Click on the my sites tab. 5. Choose the Apply First Aid site, this is usually proceeded by the year and semester of your enrolment i.e. 10_S1_Apply First Aid. (Please contact your facilitator immediately if you do not have access to this site.) Step 2. The Outline page This page provides you with a link to the student assessment guidelines, please read this document before commencing your course. Step 3. The E Classroom. Follow your program as suggested by your online facilitator. You must complete all the sections and your TAFE Online First Aid Facilitator will be monitoring your progress. You can work ahead of the program and seek out other first aid resources from the Internet and current first aid textbooks from quality organisations such as Surf Lifesaving, St John and Red Cross. Page 3 Version 1.0 May 2010
Some sections in the e classroom contain activities for you to complete. There are PowerPoint presentations to view and some activities will direct you to videos for you to watch first aid incidents and some videos will demonstrate first aid management. Some of these videos may be confronting for some people and it is not compulsory to view the videos to complete the course. However, the videos are a valuable teaching resource to help prepare for real first aid situations. The topics that you will study and the recommended completion times are: Topic Complete Introduction to first aid Primary assessment Secondary assessment The Body s Systems Managing illness Bleeding Fractures and soft tissue injury Burns Poison / Bites and stings Critical incident stress management Exposure Assessment preparation- Compulsory Case Studies and revision notes At the end of this document, there are links to the websites of organisations that provide useful information for students undertaking first aid instruction. Such sites include the Asthma Foundation and the Australian Resuscitation Council and we suggest that you visit these sites if you require further information on any of the topics covered in this course. Furthermore, there are 10 fact sheets for you to use as a summary of the main elements in the first aid management of Page 4 Version 1.0 May 2010
a casualty. There are some practice questions contained at the end of the fact sheets for you to review your understanding of each topic. Fact Sheet #1 Fact Sheet #2 Fact Sheet #3 Fact Sheet #4 Fact Sheet #5 Fact Sheet #6 Fact Sheet #7 Fact Sheet #8 Fact Sheet #9 Fact Sheet #10 Introduction to First Aid Defibrillation Shock and Fainting Bleeding Fractures Soft Tissue Injury Burns Positioning the Patient Medical Emergencies Envenomation Step 4. Tests and Tasks As you work through each topic you will be required to complete the section on tests and tasks that relate to the topic of study. Once you have completed the activity and have submitted the answer you may receive feedback. Remember that you can contact your online facilitator if you require further assistance or clarification of the elements in the topic. Step 5. Case Studies There are 8 Case Studies for you to complete. These can be found in each topic area. The case studies will include situations based on the topic and sometimes previous topics. These are learning tools designed to prepare you for your practical assessment. The case studies must be submitted and their completion is mandatory in order for you to be invited to attend the practical and theory assessment process. Once submitted there are sample answers for you to review. Step 6. Practical Day and Final Assessment The date, place and time for this face-to-face session will be provided by your Online First Aid Facilitator and is usually 3 to 4 weeks following the initial meeting. Step 7. Complete the online feedback form When you have completed the course including the practical Page 5 Version 1.0 May 2010
assessment day then you can complete the online feedback form and offer suggestions as to how the course could be improved or provide feedback on those aspects that you found worthwhile. Feedback is important to TAFE so that we can further develop our learning programs. What software will I need to do the units online? To undertake this method of learning, you will need access to a computer with the following capacity: Microsoft Windows platform Platform such as Apple Macintosh and Linux and other may be suitable. Web Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later Mozilla Firefox 2 or later Operating system: Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, Vista Other essential requirements Internet access, ideally broadband with a download speed > 256 kbps Enabled audio devices (speakers and/or headphones) Video monitor (15" or larger) and graphics adapter capable of 1024 x 768 pixels resolution Adobe Flash Player 9, Adobe PDF Reader 6.0, Adobe Shockwave Player Microsoft Word and Excel 2000 or newer, or a compatible word processing program Page 6 Version 1.0 May 2010
Glossary of Terms AED Anaphylaxis Bystanders Cardiac Chain of Survival Circulation Compressions Conscious CPR DRABCD Action Plan Dressing Elevation Envenomation Frothing Hyperglycaemia Hyperthermia Hypoglycaemia Hypothermia OHS Paralysis PPE Reassurance Respiratory Shock Signs of Life Unconscious Automated External Defibrillator A sudden and severe allergic reaction that can be life threatening People in close proximity to the first aid scene Relating to the heart Early Access, Early CPR, Early Defibrillation, Early Advanced Life Support The distribution of blood around the body The application of physical force on the chest wall to compress the heart in Basic Life Support A state of being mentally alert, awake and responding to stimuli Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Compression, Defibrillation A pad or bandage that is applied to cover a wound To raise or heighten (usually above the heart) Bite or sting from a poisonous animal Foamy air filled discharge, usually coming from the mouth High blood glucose (sugar) levels High body temperature Low blood glucose (sugar) levels Low body temperature Occupational Health and Safety Loss of the ability to move all or part of the body Personal Protective Equipment The gesture of providing information that instils trust and confidence Relating to the lungs or breathing A life threatening condition that results with ineffective circulation to the vital organs causing their eventual shutdown Includes: responsiveness, normal breathing, voluntary movement such as swallowing, blinking and facial expressions Lacking awareness and unresponsive Page 7 Version 1.0 May 2010
Useful websites Anaphylaxis Australia Ambulance Service of NSW ASCIA (Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy) Asthma Foundation Australian Resuscitation Council Diabetes Australia Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria Health A to Z Health Insite Health Site National Heart Foundation of Australia National Stroke Foundation NSW Health Department NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service www.allergyfacts.org.au www.asnsw.health.nsw.gov.au www.allergy.org.au www.asthma.org.au www.resus.org.au www.diabetesaustralia.com.au www.epinet.org.au www.healthatoz.com www.healthinsite.gov.au www.mydr.com.au www.heartfoundation.com.au www.strokefoundation.com.au www.health.nsw.gov.au www.health.nsw.gov.au/health-publicaffairs/mhcs Page 8 Version 1.0 May 2010