22 Questions
What is the primary principle of first aid guiding providers to avoid making the casualty's condition worse?
Prevent the casualty's condition from worsening
Which legislation in Victoria requires employers to provide first aid facilities in workplaces?
Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004)
What protection does the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) provide to first aiders in Victoria?
Legal protection for good samaritans
Which national peak clinical body provides guidelines for first aid practices in Australia?
Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR)
What guidance does WorkSafe Victoria provide to employers on meeting first aid obligations?
Code of Practice: First Aid
Which law impacts the provision of workplace first aid in terms of handling confidential information about casualties?
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
What is the main aim of preserving life in first aid?
To control bleeding and treat shock
What is a key aspect of protecting the casualty in first aid?
Removing the casualty from danger
What is the purpose of regulating incident, injury, trauma and illness policies and procedures in childcare?
To prevent harm and hazards to children
What is the primary focus of the Principles of First Aid?
Guiding the aims of first aid providers
What is the purpose of controlling bleeding in first aid?
To preserve life
What type of policies and procedures must childcare providers have in place?
Incident, injury, trauma and illness policies and procedures
What is an example of preventing the casualty's condition from worsening in first aid?
Controlling bleeding
What is the main goal of first aid in relation to the casualty's anxiety?
To lessen the casualty's anxiety
What is the time frame for notifying parents of an incident, injury, trauma or illness?
Within 24 hours
What is the purpose of Regulation 87?
To keep records of incidents, injuries, trauma, and illness
What is the role of the service provider in the event of an infectious disease?
To take steps to prevent the spread of the disease and notify parents
What is the requirement for first aid kits in education and care services?
An appropriate number of first aid kits according to the number of children
What is the requirement for educators in terms of first aid qualifications?
At least one educator with a current approved first aid qualification
Where can the list of approved first aid qualifications be found?
On the National Authority website
What is the purpose of Regulation 168?
To ensure education and care services have policies and procedures
What is the scope of the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)?
Apply to all education and childcare service settings across Australia
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)
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.
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