This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to manage injuries at an emergency which may include the use of equipment. It includes assessing the scene and the casualty, implementing emergency management procedures, moving the casualty and completing required documentation.

The unit is applicable to all public safety personnel who are required to provide a basic level of ongoing injury management at an incident beyond critical live saving techniques. It is not designed for personnel whose primary response role is one of emergency care, first aid or pre-hospital care.

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

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Initial assessment is made of the extent and nature of emergency care required
Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and appropriate action is taken to safeguard against injury
Identify and communicate additional or specific resource requirements to relevant personnel
Identified injuries are managed, in accordance with approved emergency care and management plan
Treatment is monitored, assessed and management plan is amended, in response to change in condition of the casualty and/or environment
Additional or specific resources are identified and communicated to authorised personnel
Moving casualty to a safer location is assessed
Casualty is moved, in accordance with organisational procedures and operational protocols
Continual assessment of casualty is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
Treatment is maintained while moving patient
Identified injuries are managed, in accordance with approved emergency care and management plan
Immediate lifesaving treatment is administered as determined, in accordance with organisational procedures
Moving casualty to a safer location is assessed
Details of casualty condition and response to treatment are accurately recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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