HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid & CPR

HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid

Unit Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit is designed for individuals who may be required to provide an advanced level of care or coordinate a first aid response until medical assistance arrives. It is particularly relevant for workplace first aid officers, security personnel, and those in high-risk environments.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Respond to an emergency situation

• 1.1 Recognise and assess an emergency situation.

• 1.2 Ensure safety for self, bystanders, and casualty.

• 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for an advanced first aid response.

• 1.4 Deploy resources to appropriate locations in line with workplace procedures.

• 1.5 Seek assistance from emergency services.

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures

• 2.1 Perform single-rescuer or two-rescuer CPR in accordance with ARC guidelines.

• 2.2 Provide advanced first aid in accordance with established principles.

• 2.3 Display respectful behaviour and obtain consent from the casualty where possible.

• 2.4 Operate first aid and ancillary equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.

• 2.5 Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond to clinical changes.

3. Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance

• 3.1 Establish communication links with emergency services or medical assistance.

• 3.2 Manage resources effectively to ensure timely treatment of casualties.

• 3.3 Coordinate the evacuation of casualties according to relevant procedures.

4. Communicate details of the incident

• 4.1 Accurately convey incident details to emergency services (handover).

• 4.2 Complete workplace documentation, including detailed incident report forms.

• 4.3 Maintain privacy and confidentiality in line with statutory policies.

5. Review the incident

• 5.1 Recognise psychological impacts on self and others and seek help if required.

• 5.2 Arrange support services for personnel involved in the incident.

• 5.3 Contribute to a review of the first aid response.

Assessment Requirements

To demonstrate competency, candidates must meet the following Performance Evidence:

• Advanced Clinical Assessment:

  • Conduct a secondary survey assessment.

  • Assess and monitor vital signs (respirations, pulse, temperature, and level of consciousness).

• CPR & AED:

  • Perform at least 2 minutes of adult CPR (on the floor) as a single rescuer.

  • Perform at least 2 minutes of adult CPR as part of a two-rescuer team.

  • Perform at least 2 minutes of infant CPR.

• Incident Coordination:

  • Coordinate a team of people to respond to a multiple casualty incident.

  • Conduct a basic triage process.

• Complex Trauma Management:

  • Life-threatening bleeding using tourniquets and haemostatic dressings.

  • Management of spinal injuries and head injuries.

  • Use of ancillary equipment (e.g., suction, oxygen, or stretchers where applicable).

Knowledge Evidence includes:

• Normal clinical values for vital signs and how to interpret deviations.

• Advanced anatomy and physiology relating to the respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.

• Legal and ethical considerations, including Duty of Care and incident debriefing.

Physical Requirement Warning

Compliance Note: To be marked as competent in HLTAID014, students must be able to perform CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor for at least 2 minutes. This unit also requires the physical capacity to move casualties and coordinate resources in high-stress, simulated environments. If you have any physical limitations, please contact your trainer prior to enrolment.