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STA Award in Safety Award for Teachers Assessment Strategy

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STA Award in Safety Award for Teachers Assessment Strategy V19.1 ©STA 2019

This guidance document has been produced to provide details on the assessment process for tutors, Internal Quality Assurers and External Quality Assurance for the Award in Safety Award for Teachers qualification offered by Safety Training Awards.

All learning outcomes and assessment criteria in the units must be achieved in order for the learner to be deemed competent and pass the qualification.

All learners must be aware of the assessment procedures and when the assessment is taking place.

• All learning outcomes and assessment criteria in the unit must be achieved

• Learners should be aware that the assessment is taking place• Skills must be in line with the most current version of the STA resource

manual and with Resuscitation Council UK• Assessmentshoulddeterminethelearner’sabilitytoactsafely,promptly

and effectively.

Introduction

General Guidance

If a learner fails an element of the qualification, they must retake that element within 6 weeks of the assessment date.

Learners are only required to retake the element they fail, for example, the practical assessment or the theory assessment paper. All retakes must be registered with Safety Training Awards.

Qualification Retakes

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Learners are required to complete and pass a 16 question theory assessment paper and achieve a pass mark of 13 / 16. There is a 30 minute time limit to complete the assessment paper. The assessment paper must be completed under examination conditions and completed independently by the learner. The assessment papers have a separate learner answer sheet to the question assessment paper and a tutor marking sheet. These will be sent in a sealed envelope directly to the centre and must only be opened at the start of the assessment. All learner assessment papers and all unused learner answer sheets must be returned to Safety Training Awards.

Centres require an additional person (who is external to the course) to second mark and sign the learner answer papers. All completed learner answer sheets must be second marked to verify the results are correct. The learner answer sheets must be marked in accordance with the tutor marking scheme. If a learner fails the assessment paper, they must retake another paper within 6 weeks of the assessment date. All retakes must be registered with Safety Training Awards.

Multiple Choice Question Assessment Paper

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Arecordofthelearner’sperformancemustbemadeonthetutorassessedskills sheet, by clearly marking in pen, the box with a tick or a cross.

When turning the casualty from prone to supine it is important that the casualty is turned quickly and carefully in order to prevent further injury and to maintain support throughout the turn.

The following are points to look for in order for the learner to be deemed as competent:

Assessing a Turn on an Unconscious Casualty from Prone to Supine

• Turnthecasualty’sheadsoitisfacingaway• Placethenearestarmabovethecasualty’shead• Placethearmfurthestawaynexttothecasualty’sbody• Graspthecasualty’sshoulderwithonehandandwiththeotherhand

graspthecasualty’swristnexttotheirhip• Pull the casualty towards the rescuer to roll them onto their back• Halfwaythroughtheturn,supportthecasualty’shead• Placethecasualty’sarmdownbytheirside.

Thelearner’sactionsmustbesafe,promptandeffectivetobedeemedcompetent.

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The ability to carry out first aid to somebody who is simulating an unconscious, breathing normally casualty. The tutor / assessor may be called upon to assist as an untrained bystander. It is important that action is taken straight away when a casualty is regurgitating / vomiting.

Assessing the Action for Regurgitation / Vomit and Recovery Position

Action for regurgitation / vomit

Recovery position

• Grasp the casualty at the shoulder and the wrist placing the wrist next to the hip

• Turn the casualty away, keeping the casualty on their side• Place the head towards the floor and ensure that the mouth is open• Allow stomach contents to drain away and remove any extra contents

with fingers• Roll the casualty onto their back whilst supporting the head.

• With the casualty lying on their back, check to see if there is anything in their pockets and remove any glasses

• Kneel beside the casualty and place the arm nearest at 90 degrees to their body

• Theoppositearmisplacedacrossthecasualty’sbodywiththebackofthe hand on their cheek; hold their hand in position

• Grasp the outside of the furthest knee and lift the leg up so the foot is on the floor next to the other knee

• Gentlypullthekneetowardsthelearnersothecasualty’sbodyrotatesoverontotheirside,restingagainstthelearner’sknees

• Theheadshouldnowbeprotectedbythecasualty’shand• Check the airway is open and ensure the supporting knee is at 90

degrees to their body.

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• Theremovalofspectaclesandsharpobjectsfromthecasualty’spocketsprior to the start is acceptable

• The tutor / assessor will inform the learner that they (the tutor / assessor ) may be called upon to assist as an untrained bystander

• The learner must demonstrate a primary survey before placing the casualty into the recovery position

• Thelearnermustprotectthecasualty’sheadandshowcareandconsideration for the casualty during the assessment

• The casualty must be rolled safely onto the side, the airway protected and the body supported

• The learner must demonstrate the ability to monitor the casualty when placed in the recovery position

• The learner must give clear instructions to the untrained bystander in how to obtain help at an appropriate time.


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Adult CPR must be performed for 2 minutes on an appropriate adult manikin situated on the floor. The tutor / assessor will inform the learner whether assistance will be available or not prior to the assessment commencing.

The tutor / assessor must observe the learner perform a thorough primary survey (danger, response, check airway and breathing by using the head tilt chin lift method).

The tutor / assessor may be used as an untrained bystander to call for an ambulance, and AED. The following are points to look for in order for the learner to be deemed as competent:

Assessing Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation on an Adult Sudden Collapse Casualty

• When demonstrating chest compressions on suitable manikins, the manikins should be able to indicate that the correct depth has been reached

• During rescue breaths the chest must be seen to rise• When performing the 30:2 CPR cycles, the learner should take

approximately two minutes to achieve five cycles to be acceptable (4 cycles would be too slow & 6 or more cycles would be too fast)

• The learner must use two hands linked together to perform chest compressions on the centre of the chest, compressing 5 - 6cm, at a rate of 100 - 120 compressions per minute

• During the resuscitation sections the learner must indicate that they would send someone or go themselves for help to be considered acceptable

• Tutors / assessors are permitted to ask simple questions to clarify any points that they may have missed during their observation of a learner.


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Adult CPR must be performed for 2 minutes on an appropriate adult manikin situated on the floor. The tutor / assessor will inform the learner whether assistance will be available or not prior to the assessment commencing.


The tutor / assessor may be used as an untrained bystander to call for an ambulance and AED.


Assessing Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation on an Adult Drowning Casualty

• Learner to give 5 initial rescue breaths• When demonstrating chest compressions on suitable manikins, the

manikins should be able to indicate that the correct depth has been reached



• If the learner is alone, perform CPR for 1 minute before calling the Emergency Medical Services

• The learner must use two hands linked together to perform chest compressions

• During the resuscitation sections the learner must indicate that they would send someone to go for help or go themselves after one minute if they are on their own, to be considered acceptable



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Child / infant CPR must be performed for 2 minutes on an appropriate child / infant manikin situated on the floor. The tutor / assessor will inform the learner whether assistance will be available or not prior to the assessment commencing.


The tutor / assessor may be used as an untrained bystander to call for an ambulance and AED.


Assessing Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation on a Child / Infant

• Learner to give 5 initial rescue breaths; mouth to mouth or mouth to nose on a child and mouth to mouth and nose on an infant

• When demonstrating chest compressions on suitable manikins, the manikins should be able to indicate that the correct depth has been reached



• If the learner is alone, perform CPR for 1 minute before calling the Emergency Medical Services

• The learner must use one hand or two hands linked together to perform chest compressions on a child

• The learner must use two fingers to perform chest compressions on an infant

• During the resuscitation sections the learner must indicate that they would send someone to go for help or go themselves after one minute if they are on their own, to be considered acceptable



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The learner is to demonstrate basic life support on an unconscious casualty with a simulated spinal injury on an appropriate manikin situated on the floor.

The manikin is to be kept in a horizontal position, with head and neck in line with the spine (manual inline stabilisation). The learner is to monitor the airway and breathing throughout.

The assessment is completed when the learner has maintained the casualty’sairwaythroughmanualinlinestabilisation.

• Using a suitable manikin the learner must demonstrate the correct, smooth and safe positioning of the head into neutral alignment

• The learner places their fingers behind the jaw, just above the angle, lifting the jaw forward to open the airway

• Anassistantchecksthecasualty’svitalsigns.


Assessing an Airway for Spinal, Neutral Alignment and Jaw Thrust

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If the rescuer is using an aid 2 metres or under in length they are required to kneel or lie down on the poolside to avoid being pulled into the pool. If the rescue aid is over 2 metres in length initial contact can be made from a standing position (do not stand right at the edge) lowering themselves to one knee as the casualty is pulled in.


• Initiate the emergency action plan, such as hitting an alarm button and / or whistle blasts

• Talk to the casualty, calm and reassure• Offer the rescue aid and give instructions• Pull the casualty to the side keeping their head above the water• Assist the casualty onto the poolside by offering a hand to support the

casualty or assisting them to the steps• Give aftercare by moving the casualty away from the pool edge,

assessing their responsiveness, calming and reassuring them.


Assessing a Reaching Rescue

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If the rescuer is using a rope or an aid the rescuer can hold they will be able to pull the casualty to the side. If the rescuer is using a buoyant aid the rescuer cannot hold they will have to encourage the casualty to kick to the poolside.



• Talk to the casualty, calm and reassure• Give instructions and throw the rescue aid to the casualty• Pull the casualty to the side keeping their head above the water or

encourage the casualty to kick to the side• Assist the casualty onto the poolside by offering a hand to support the

casualty or assisting them to the steps• Give aftercare by moving the casualty away from the pool edge,

assessing their responsiveness, calming and reassuring them.


Assessing a Throwing Rescue

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Either starting in the water or using a slide in entry, the approach swim should be head up to enable the rescuer to observe and communicate with the casualty, either breaststroke and / or head up front crawl are acceptable. Stand off from the casualty to calm and reassure, whilst reassuring, instruct the casualty in preparation for towing.



• Slide in, approach the casualty to the stand off position• Talk to the casualty, calm and reassure• Give instructions and throw the rescue aid to the casualty• Pull the casualty into shallow water or to the poolside keeping their head

above the water or encourage the casualty to kick to shallow water or the poolside

• Assist the casualty from the water by an appropriate method like a stirrup lift or assisting them to the steps

• Give aftercare by moving the casualty away from the pool edge, assessing their responsiveness, calming and reassuring them.


Assessing a Water Based Rescue Using a Buoyant Aid

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If the pool is deeper than 1.5 metres be aware of pressure on the ears and that damage may be caused. Tutors / assessors must remind learners that the responsibility for undertaking this part of the award lies with the learner. To equalise the pressure on the ears pinch the nostrils and gently blow down the nose.

Enter the water safely and swim to recover a simulated body from the bottom of the deepest part of the pool (using a submersible dummy or manikin). On reaching the surface exchange the dummy or manikin for a live simulated unresponsive casualty, tow the casualty to the side, start resuscitation, simulating 5 rescue breaths, and with assistance land the casualty, demonstrate the action for regurgitation / vomit procedure and place the casualty in the recovery position.

Assessing a Deep Water Recovery


• Enter the pool safely• Retrieve the simulated body by securing under the shoulders and

returning to the surface, exchange the simulated body for the live simulated unresponsive casualty

• Learners must retrieve the simulated body on the first attempt • Turn and tow the casualty to the poolside • Perform a primary survey and simulate 5 rescue breaths, mouth to nose • With assistance, remove the casualty from water • Roll the casualty onto their back, check for responsiveness and signs of

normal breathing • On determining they are unconscious and breathing, perform the action

for regurgitation / vomit and place in the recovery position.



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Using a controlled slide in entry, smooth approach to the casualty (no waves).


• Initiate the emergency action plan, such as hitting an alarm button and / or whistle blasts, notifying assistance is needed

• Smooth entry and approach• Apply a head splint type clamp and roll the casualty from prone to

supine• Walk with the casualty to a position of safety• With assistance, support the casualty.


Assessing a Spinal Turn in Shallow Water

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