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Working knowledge of:
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basic principles and concepts underlying the practice of first aid
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procedures for dealing with major and minor injury and illness
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priorities of management in first aid when dealing with life threatening conditions
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basic occupational health and safety requirements in the provision of first aid
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infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
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chain of survival
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first Aiders' skills and limitations
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Understanding of the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), including when to use and when not to use.
First aid management of:
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abdominal injuries
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allergic reactions
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altered or loss of consciousness
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bleeding
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burns - thermal, chemical, friction, electrical
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cardiac arrest
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casualty with no signs of life
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chest pain
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choking/airway obstruction
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injuries: cold and crush injuries; eye and ear injuries; head, neck and spinal injuries; minor skin injuries; needle stick injuries; soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, dislocations
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envenomation - snake, spider, insect and marine bites
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environmental impact such as hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration, heat stroke
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fractures
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medical conditions, including cardiac conditions, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and other respiratory conditions
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near drowning
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poisoning and toxic substances (including chemical contamination)
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respiratory distress
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seizures
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shock
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stroke
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substance misuse - common drugs and alcohol, including illicit drugs
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Awareness of stress management techniques and available support
Social/legal issues:
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duty of care
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need to be culturally aware
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importance of debriefing
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confidentiality
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own skills and limitations
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