Unit Award Scheme

86110 FIRST AID (UNIT 2): DEALING WITH SEVERE BLEEDING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	assess own and others' safety prior to approaching a severely bleeding casualty	Summary sheet
2	send for help if appropriate	Summary sheet
3	take appropriate measures to avoid cross-infection, eg the wearing of gloves	Summary sheet
4	assess, and monitor the vital signs of the casualty	Summary sheet
5	ask appropriate questions in order to obtain a history of the accident	Summary sheet
6	check the wound for foreign objects	Summary sheet
7	apply pressure to the wound effectively	Summary sheet
8	raise the limb where appropriate	Summary sheet
9	ensure that the treatment has been effective in stopping the bleeding	Summary sheet
10	check the casualty for other relevant factors, eg other injuries, medication, illnesses	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
11	the importance of monitoring the vital signs of a severely bleeding casualty	Summary sheet
12	the recognition, importance, and treatment of medical shock	Summary sheet
experienced
13	all aspects of dealing with a casualty suffering from a serious bleed, as sole first aider in a mock-up scenario.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 June 2001Level - Level One