Course Title: Provide first aid
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: OHTH5834C
Course Title: Provide first aid
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 18
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The course applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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HLTAID003 Provide first aid |
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1. Respond to an emergency situation |
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2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures |
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3. Communicate details of the incident |
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4. Evaluate the incident and own performance |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the below elements.
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAID003 Provide first aid |
Elements: |
1. Respond to an emergency situation
2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures
3. Communicate details of the incident
4. Evaluate the incident and own performance
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Details of Learning Activities
In this course and within the cluster, you will participate in a variety of learning activities including practical demonstrations and activities, discussions and questioning.
Teaching Schedule
Day | Content | Assessment |
1 |
Introduction including case overview and explanation of assessment. Demonstrate first aid procedures for the following:
Considerations when providing first aid |
Assessment 1 |
2 |
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:
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Assessment 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks 1. Knowledge questions 2. Practical demonstration Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: CA: Competency Achieved NYC: Not Yet Competent DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Assessment Matrix
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