The RLSS UK Qualifications Other Vocational Qualification Health & Social Care specification covers 9 topics.
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- 1. Be able to assess an incident2. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty3.Know the safety considerations with an AED
- On completion of this unit the learner will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and understanding: Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider.Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others.Identify the need for consent to provide first aid.Conduct scene and primary survey of a casualty.Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use manikin to demonstrate effective CPR technique (skills).Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position.Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure.Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.Demonstrate how to control external bleeding.Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with:• small cuts• grazes• bruises• small splinters• burns and scalds
- 1. Be able to assess an incident2. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty3. Be able to recognise a casualty with anaphylaxis 4. Be able to safely use an auto injector for the treatment of a casualty with anaphylaxis
- 1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Emergency Outdoor First Aider 2. Identify factors that may affect an Emergency Outdoor First Aider 3. Be able to assess and manage an incident4. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty 5. Know how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking 6. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding 7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries 8. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock or has fainted 9. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is having a seizure 10. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty suffering from the effects of extreme temperatures in the outdoors 11. Be able to design and create a simple shelter to protect the casualty from the outdoor environment 12. Be able to move casualties from the accident site to a point of safety as part of a team and alone 13. Be able to deal with outdoor scenarios reflective of situations candidates may need to manage
- Purpose of the unit is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competences required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations
- Be able to: 1.1 Conduct and evaluate a scene survey to identify potential hazards1.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty for adult, child and infant 1.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary2.0 Provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty 2.1 Identify when to administer when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)2.2 Demonstrate CPR (simulation) on a manikin for and adult, child and infant2.3 Demonstrate CPR (simulation) on an adult manikin that has drowned 2.4 Justify when to place the casualty into the recovery position2.5 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position: an adult and a child2.6 Demonstrate how to hold an infant in the recovery position3.0 Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking:3.1 Identify when the choking is mild, severe 3.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- 1. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints 2. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries 3. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with a suspected pelvic injury 4. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries 5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds 6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness 7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury 8. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with a dental injury 9. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning 10. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis 11. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness 12. Be able to conduct a secondary survey 13. Know how to deal with reporting and recording after the incident
- On completion and passing this unit the learner will be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding in managing illness and injury providing first aid as follows: Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history.Conduct a head to toe survey of casualty to recognise suspected injuries or illnesses and provide first aid for: • Fractures and dislocations• Sprains and strains• Head injury• Spinal injury• Flail chest• Penetrating chest injuryDemonstrate how to apply:• a support sling• an elevated slingRecognise and treat suspected:• Heart Attack• Stroke• Epileptic seizure• Asthma attack• Diabetic emergency• AnaphylaxisIdentify how to administer first aid for burns involving:• Dry heat• Wet heat• Electricity• ChemicalsIdentify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body and provide first aid.Identify how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving:• Dust• Chemicals• Embedded objects
- Purpose of this unit is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competencies required to deal with a wide range of CPR and First Aid skills related to children and includes equipping the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific paediatric injuries and illness.