Assessor Resource

DEFGEN013
Provide Initial Response to Combat Casualty

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to provide the first response to a combat casualty.

This unit was developed for military personnel within an operational zone but may be relevant to others working in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks, in a range of unpredictable and sometimes hostile contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Assess casualty scene

1.1 Identify, assess and manage immediate and ongoing hazards to health and safety of self and others.

1.2 Assess casualty's condition to determine appropriate response and need for assistance.

1.3 Communicate support requirements.

2. Initiate response to casualty's condition

2.1 Communicate with the casualty to provide reassurance.

2.2 Provide initial response to address casualty's condition in accordance with organisational procedures utilising available resources/equipment.

2.3 Document casualty's condition and treatment.

2.4 Prepare the casualty for evacuation.

2.5 Monitor casualty's condition and undertake ongoing response.

3. Conclude the response

3.1 Conduct hand over to higher qualified medical responders and assist as required.

3.2 Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future responses.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

demonstrating adequate infection control procedures, including standard precautions

demonstrating the following casualty care procedures for:

cardiac arrest

a casualty suffering from shock

a haemorrhaging casualty

applying dressings and bandages

immobilising fractures

chest, ballistic and abdominal wounds,

bites and stings

recording information using accurate terminology to describe medical conditions and treatments

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

principles behind the following casualty care procedures for:

unconscious casualties

burns injuries

eye, head, and crush injuries

heat and cold illnesses

anaphylaxis

drowning and near drowning

psychological impacts and responses associated with the provision of casualty care

relevant organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Assess casualty scene

1.1 Identify, assess and manage immediate and ongoing hazards to health and safety of self and others.

1.2 Assess casualty's condition to determine appropriate response and need for assistance.

1.3 Communicate support requirements.

2. Initiate response to casualty's condition

2.1 Communicate with the casualty to provide reassurance.

2.2 Provide initial response to address casualty's condition in accordance with organisational procedures utilising available resources/equipment.

2.3 Document casualty's condition and treatment.

2.4 Prepare the casualty for evacuation.

2.5 Monitor casualty's condition and undertake ongoing response.

3. Conclude the response

3.1 Conduct hand over to higher qualified medical responders and assist as required.

3.2 Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future responses.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

demonstrating adequate infection control procedures, including standard precautions

demonstrating the following casualty care procedures for:

cardiac arrest

a casualty suffering from shock

a haemorrhaging casualty

applying dressings and bandages

immobilising fractures

chest, ballistic and abdominal wounds,

bites and stings

recording information using accurate terminology to describe medical conditions and treatments

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

principles behind the following casualty care procedures for:

unconscious casualties

burns injuries

eye, head, and crush injuries

heat and cold illnesses

anaphylaxis

drowning and near drowning

psychological impacts and responses associated with the provision of casualty care

relevant organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify, assess and manage immediate and ongoing hazards to health and safety of self and others. 
Assess casualty's condition to determine appropriate response and need for assistance. 
Communicate support requirements. 
Communicate with the casualty to provide reassurance. 
Provide initial response to address casualty's condition in accordance with organisational procedures utilising available resources/equipment. 
Document casualty's condition and treatment. 
Prepare the casualty for evacuation. 
Monitor casualty's condition and undertake ongoing response. 
Conduct hand over to higher qualified medical responders and assist as required. 
Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future responses. 
Identify, assess and manage immediate and ongoing hazards to health and safety of self and others. 
Assess casualty's condition to determine appropriate response and need for assistance. 
Communicate support requirements. 
Communicate with the casualty to provide reassurance. 
Provide initial response to address casualty's condition in accordance with organisational procedures utilising available resources/equipment. 
Document casualty's condition and treatment. 
Prepare the casualty for evacuation. 
Monitor casualty's condition and undertake ongoing response. 
Conduct hand over to higher qualified medical responders and assist as required. 
Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future responses. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFGEN013 - Provide Initial Response to Combat Casualty
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

DEFGEN013 - Provide Initial Response to Combat Casualty

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: