ASSESSOR CHECKLIST - IN-CLASS ASSESSMENT
HLTAID011 PROVIDE FIRST AID (INCLUDES HLTAID009 - PROVIDE CPR)
VERSION 2024.1
ASSESSMENT TASK 1 - PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
Identify hazards to health and safety of self and others in all three scenarios
Minimise immediate risk to health and safety of self, casualty and others by isolating any hazard(s)
Approach the casualty in a calm, culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner
Assess for response of casualty
Recognise the need for CPR
Assess Risks
Check Response
Check / Clear Airway - places casualty in the recovery position
Send for help
Check for breathing (Look, Listen &Feel)
Locate lower ½ of sternum
30 chest compressions to 2 breaths
Compressions at 1/3rd chest depth
Change over operators (rescuers) with minimal interruption to CPR.
• Ensure casualty is lying on back.
• Turn on the AED and follow the voice or displayed commands
• Move any clothing out of the way of the casualty’s chest
• If the casualty is wet or sweaty, remove any moisture with a dry towel before placing pads
• Attach one pad to the casualty’s upper right chest, and the other to the casualty’s lower left chest – these positions will be labelled on the pads (see diagram)
o Avoid placing pads over any implantable devices – pads should be placed at least 8cm from any such devices.
o Do not place pads over medication patches – remove the patches before continuing as these can block the current and cause burns to the casualty
• If not already attached, plug the wires from the pads into the unit (most units will already have this ready for use)
• If the AED determines that a shock is needed, move everyone away from the casualty. Make sure you are not touching the casualty and press the ‘Shock’ button, and then let the AED reanalyse.
• Follow the instructions of the AED – at this point you may be instructed to commence CPR (do not remove the pads), or the AED unit may otherwise instruct you that another shock is necessary.
• Continue CPR and AED until the ambulance arrives
Request Assistance
Seek assistance from others and/or ambulance support as appropriate
Accurately convey details of casualty’s condition and CPR procedures performed to emergency services/relieving personnel
Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty’s level of consciousness
Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty’s level of consciousness
Assessment Questions
ASSESSMENT TASK 2 - PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT - ASSESSOR CHECKLIST
Identify assess and minimise hazards in the situation that may pose a risk of injury or illness to self and others
Minimise immediate risk to self and casualty's health and safety by controlling any hazard in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements
Assess casualty and identify injuries, illnesses and conditions
➡️Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty’s level of consciousness
Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
Respond to the casualty in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner
Determine and explain the nature of casualty’s injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures to provide comfort
Seek consent from casualty prior to applying first aid management
Provide first aid management in accordance with established first aid principles and Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and/or State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirements
Seek first aid assistance from others in a timely manner and as appropriate
Correctly operate first aid equipment as required for first aid management according to manufacturer/supplier’s instructions and local policies and/or procedures
Use safe manual handling techniques as required
Monitor casualty's condition and respond in accordance with effective first aid principles and procedures
Finalise casualty management according to casualty’s needs and first aid principles
Request ambulance support and/or appropriate medical assistance according to relevant circumstances using relevant communication media and equipment
Accurately convey assessment of casualty’s condition and management activities to ambulance services /other emergency services/relieving personnel
Prepare reports as appropriate in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established procedures
Accurately record details of casualty’s physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management in line with established procedures
Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies
Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies
Risk to first aider and others are assessed
Casualty’s physical conditions are assessed
Appropriate response is given according to individuals medical plan
First aider takes control of situation
Casualty is put on the floor sitting with legs out or laying down
Adrenaline auto-injector is identified and administered in upper outer thigh
Adrenaline auto-injector is administered for 3 seconds
Adrenaline auto-injector is removed and treated as a sharp
Time of administration is noted
Medical assistance is called (000)
Casualty’s condition is monitored
Details of condition accurately conveyed to emergency services
DRSABCD applied if required
Correct documentation completed presenting relevant facts
COMMUNICATION
Calm casualty throughout process
Speak clearly and calmly
Use short, simple words
Hand over information to attending ambulance personnel
Sit person down and reassure
Assess severity of attack
Check for personal asthma action plan
Give 1 puff of blue reliever via a spacer followed by 4 breaths
Repeat 4 times
Wait 4 minutes – check for relief
If no relief – Repeat 4 separate puffs with 4 breaths between each puff
If no improvement – call an ambulance
Call emergency contact
Administer 4 separate puffs with 4 breaths in between, every 4 minutes whilst waiting for ambulance
DRSABCD applied if required
COMMUNICATION
Calm casualty throughout process
Speak clearly and calmly
Use short, simple words
Hand over information to attending ambulance personnel
Identifying the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs and symptoms
Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
Providing appropriate first aid treatment
Conveying incident details to emergency services or advising casualty on any required post incident action
Reviewing the incident
Questions?
Prepare reports as appropriate in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established procedures.
NOTE: The student will be required to complete this report once their assessment is completed and submit the report prior to the end of the session.
Accurately record details of casualty’s physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management in line with established procedures
NOTE: The student will be required to complete this report once their assessment is completed and submit the report prior to the end of the session.
STUDENT TO COMPLETE:
I declare that the answers I have provided within this assessment are accurate and is a true reflection of the assessment I have undertaken. I understand that I will be given feedback verbally or in written once this assessment is corrected by ITS. I understand that I am entitled to seek feedback on my assessment outcomes at any stage. I understand that I will be informed of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision. I am aware of my appeal rights with regard to the ITS appeals policy and understand that the ITS appeals policy is publicly available on the ITS website.
ASSESSOR DECLARATION
I, the person conducting the assessment, declare that the above-mentioned learner participated in an appropriate assessment in accordance with the assessment plan, and outcomes and objectives of this assessment task. The information recorded above is a true reflection of this learner’s abilities. The learner has been provided with verbal or written feedback and informed of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision. I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student.