Assessor Resource

PUAEME002C
Manage injuries at emergency incident

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers competency in more advanced emergency care and may include the use of equipment.

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

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUAEME001B Provide emergency care

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in the practical demonstration of emergency care skills including:

maintaining universal hygiene precautions

accurate documentation

observation and assessment skills

correct use of life saving equipment

appropriate management techniques for emergency encountered

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

A real life incident, exercise or simulation, or a series of tasks are required to demonstrate competence in this unit. This may involve setting scenarios to be completed either individually or as a member of a team or as part of an interagency exercise. Written or verbal questions may be used as supporting evidence

Specific resources for assessment

Access to first aid equipment used in general operations is essential

Access may also be required to shore based transport, an ambulance or helicopter, depending on the context

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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:

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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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate verbally with casualties and others

provide reports to paramedical personnel

work with others in a team situation

remain calm under pressure

assess casualty

Required Knowledge

applying resuscitation techniques

casualty assessment

casualty management

crush injury syndrome

contraindications

wound management

basic toxicology

environmental exposure

spinal injuries

head injuries

shock:

absolute

hypovolaemic

relative

legal and ethical issues in pre-hospital care

anatomy and physiology

haemorrhage

cardiovascular emergencies

hypoxia

triage

documentation

communicate with casualties

remain calm under pressure

knowledge of current practices and procedures in emergency care

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Treatment may include

monitor vital signs

management of shock

checking and maintaining an airway

application of spinal immobilisation techniques

applying resuscitation techniques

utilisation of oxygen

managing wounds

managing fractures

use of life saving devices

giving fluids orally

use of bandages

Equipment may include

oxygen resuscitation

defibrillation

first aid kit

stretchers

spinal immobilisation collards

spinal immobilisation frames/devices

fracture immobilisation devices

stokes litter

Assessment may include

environmental considerations

casualty triage

primary survey

vital signs survey

secondary survey (head to toe examination)

evacuation procedures

helicopter access

nearest land/wharf based access

Moving a casualty may include

individually

as a member of a team

Management plan may include

written

protocols

verbal

transmitted

Resources may include

equipment

personnel

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
Initial assessment is made of extent and nature of emergency care required 
Hazards to self and others are identified and appropriate action taken to safeguard against injury 
Identify and communicate additional or specific resource requirements 
Identified injuries are managed in line with approved emergency care 
Treatment is monitored, assessed and management plan amended appropriately in response to changes in condition of the casualty and/or environment 
Additional or specific resources are identified 
Immediate life saving treatment is administered as determined 
Signs and symptoms of shock are recognised and managed 
Vital signs are monitored and recorded at regular intervals 
Equipment is used according to casualty's condition, availability and to organisation's procedures 
Moving casualty to a safer location is assessed 
Casualty is moved in accordance with operational standards 
Continual assessment of casualty is conducted in accordance with organisation's procedures 
Treatment is maintained while moving patient 
Details of casualties' condition, treatment and response to treatment are accurately recorded in line with organisation's procedures 
Hand over of the casualty and records to medical personnel is conducted 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAEME002C - Manage injuries at emergency incident
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAEME002C - Manage injuries at emergency incident

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