The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. 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:

Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:

• manage the unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise
• manage the unconscious, non-breathing adult, including:
  • perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor 
  • follow single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compression
  • follow the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
  • responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
  • demonstrating a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compressions
• manage the unconscious, non-breathing infant, including:
  • single rescuer CPR on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.

Responds to First Aid incidents, medical and trauma:

• Identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Conducting secondary survey assessment
• Assessing vital signs respirations, pulse, temperature
• Level of consciousness
• Providing appropriate first aid treatment
• Handing over to emergency services
• Conveying incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any required post incident action.
• Providing an accurate verbal and written report of the incident
• Reviewing the incident.

Managed first aid casualties for the following:

• Asthma
• Anaphylaxis
• Bleeding control
• Choking and airway obstruction
• Envenomation, using pressure immobilisation
• Fractures, sprains and strains, appropriate immobilisation techniques
• Minor wound cleaning and dressing
• Nosebleed
• Shock
• life threatening bleeding requiring use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings

Coordinated a team of people to respond to multiple casualty incident, including:

• conducting a basic triage
• demonstrating effective use of resources
• demonstrating effective planning techniques
• moving casualties using suitable extraction method and device and safe manual handling techniques.