RGRPSH308 — Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines

1 Recognise and report signs of ill health or injury in horses or other equines

• 1.1Inspect incident site and assess risks prior to helping horses or other equines
• 1.2Measure and record temperature, pulse and respiration in line with appropriate first aid procedures
• 1.3Observe and report hydration levels and capillary refill in line with appropriate first aid procedures
• 1.4Observe, identify and report signs of common illnesses in horses or other equines in line with appropriate first aid procedures
• 1.5Observe, identify and report signs of shock in horses in line with appropriate first aid procedures
• 1.6Determine and report signs of common injuries in horses or other equines according to workplace policies and procedures

2 Assess illnesses or injuries in horses or other equines

• 2.1Assess threat to life of illness or injury, and incorporate into plan of action
• 2.2Calm, restrain and/or quarantine horses or other equines using safe and ethical handling techniques
• 2.3Follow first aid policy and procedures with respect to obligations to owners, state regulations, stable policy and duty of care
• 2.4Follow referral or reporting procedures for injury, treatment and emergency care according to workplace first aid procedures

3 Apply basic first aid to horses or other equines

• 3.1Use restraints and safe and ethical handling techniques to prevent further injury or to apply first aid to horses or other equines
• 3.2Clean wounds and protect from further contamination or injury in line with appropriate first aid procedures
• 3.3Apply bandages for management of bleeding, swelling and wounds in line with appropriate first aid procedures
• 3.4Control swelling using appropriate techniques and materials in line with appropriate first aid procedures
• 3.5Nurse horse or other equine to reduce impact of shock, distress and pain in line with appropriate first aid procedures
• 3.6Monitor behaviour and vital signs, and record observations and treatments in line with appropriate first aid procedures

4 Respond to hoof and leg illnesses and injuries

• 4.1Inspect feet and legs for signs of injury, soreness or foreign bodies
• 4.2Identify common injuries and ailments to hooves, feet and legs
• 4.3Apply poultice to affected area in line with appropriate first aid practices
• 4.4Determine damage or irregular condition and fit of shoes

5 Assess health and fitness of horses or other equines

• 5.1Implement pre-race and post-race or activity assessment of horse or other equine for injuries, distress, health and fitness
• 5.2Apply pharmaceutical or therapeutic treatments under trainer or veterinary or equine health practitioner instructions and supervision
• 5.3Identify and follow industry rules relating to prohibited substances and alternative treatments

What does an assessment tool for RGRPSH308 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRPSH308 needs to address all 45 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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