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What is the primary principle of first aid guiding providers to avoid making the casualty's condition worse?
What is the primary principle of first aid guiding providers to avoid making the casualty's condition worse?
Which legislation in Victoria requires employers to provide first aid facilities in workplaces?
Which legislation in Victoria requires employers to provide first aid facilities in workplaces?
What protection does the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) provide to first aiders in Victoria?
What protection does the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) provide to first aiders in Victoria?
Which national peak clinical body provides guidelines for first aid practices in Australia?
Which national peak clinical body provides guidelines for first aid practices in Australia?
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What guidance does WorkSafe Victoria provide to employers on meeting first aid obligations?
What guidance does WorkSafe Victoria provide to employers on meeting first aid obligations?
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Which law impacts the provision of workplace first aid in terms of handling confidential information about casualties?
Which law impacts the provision of workplace first aid in terms of handling confidential information about casualties?
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What is the main aim of preserving life in first aid?
What is the main aim of preserving life in first aid?
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What is a key aspect of protecting the casualty in first aid?
What is a key aspect of protecting the casualty in first aid?
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What is the purpose of regulating incident, injury, trauma and illness policies and procedures in childcare?
What is the purpose of regulating incident, injury, trauma and illness policies and procedures in childcare?
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What is the primary focus of the Principles of First Aid?
What is the primary focus of the Principles of First Aid?
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What is the purpose of controlling bleeding in first aid?
What is the purpose of controlling bleeding in first aid?
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What type of policies and procedures must childcare providers have in place?
What type of policies and procedures must childcare providers have in place?
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What is an example of preventing the casualty's condition from worsening in first aid?
What is an example of preventing the casualty's condition from worsening in first aid?
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What is the main goal of first aid in relation to the casualty's anxiety?
What is the main goal of first aid in relation to the casualty's anxiety?
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What is the time frame for notifying parents of an incident, injury, trauma or illness?
What is the time frame for notifying parents of an incident, injury, trauma or illness?
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What is the purpose of Regulation 87?
What is the purpose of Regulation 87?
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What is the role of the service provider in the event of an infectious disease?
What is the role of the service provider in the event of an infectious disease?
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What is the requirement for first aid kits in education and care services?
What is the requirement for first aid kits in education and care services?
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What is the requirement for educators in terms of first aid qualifications?
What is the requirement for educators in terms of first aid qualifications?
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Where can the list of approved first aid qualifications be found?
Where can the list of approved first aid qualifications be found?
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What is the purpose of Regulation 168?
What is the purpose of Regulation 168?
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What is the scope of the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)?
What is the scope of the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)?
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Study Notes
Principles of First Aid
- Preserve life, the most critical principle of first aid
- Protect the casualty from further harm or injury
- Prevent the casualty's condition from worsening
- Promote recovery, supporting the casualty's return to health
Education and Care Services Law and Regulations
- Incident management regulations under the Education and Care Services National Law Act (2010)
- Regulations on infectious diseases, ensuring the prevention of disease transmission
- First aid qualifications regulations, ensuring providers are trained and certified
OHS Legislation
- The Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) in Victoria requires employers to provide first aid facilities in workplaces
- Employers have legal duties and responsibilities to provide a safe working environment
Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic)
- The Wrongs Act provides legal protection to good samaritans, shielding them from liability when providing first aid in good faith
Privacy Legislation
- The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) impacts the provision of workplace first aid by guiding the handling of confidential information about casualties
Code of Practice: First Aid
- WorkSafe Victoria provides guidance to employers on meeting first aid obligations
- Different approaches to compliance and specific requirements for employers
National Peak Clinical Bodies
- The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) provides guidelines for first aid practices in Australia
- The Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) also provides guidelines for first aid practices in Australia
Principles of First Aid
- Four main principles of first aid guide the aims of people providing first aid:
- Preserve life (e.g., control bleeding, treat shock, perform CPR for someone who has stopped breathing)
- Protect the casualty (e.g., remove from danger, place unconscious casualty in the recovery position)
- Prevent the casualty's condition from worsening (e.g., control bleeding, cool a burn)
- Promote recovery (e.g., manage anxiety and pain, provide reassurance)
Education and Care Services Law and Regulations
- Providers of childcare must protect children from harm and hazards according to Section 167 of the Education and Care Services National Law Act (2010)
- Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) support the national law
- Regulations related to first aid include:
- Regulation 85: Incident, injury, trauma, and illness policies and procedures
- Regulation 86: Notification to parents of incident, injury, trauma, and illness within 24 hours
- Regulation 87: Incident, injury, trauma, and illness record
- Regulation 88: Infectious diseases (notification to parents, prevention of spread)
- Regulation 89: First aid kits (number, equipment, accessibility)
- Regulation 136: First aid qualifications (current approved qualification, anaphylaxis management, emergency asthma management)
- Regulation 137: National Authority publication of approved qualifications
- Regulation 168: Education and care service policies and procedures (health and safety, incident, injury, trauma, and illness, infectious diseases, medical conditions)
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Learn about the fundamental principles of first aid, including preserving life, protecting from harm, and promoting recovery, as well as regulations on incident management and infectious diseases.
