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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess casualty scene
  2. Initiate response to casualty's condition
  3. Conclude the response
  4. Assess casualty scene
  5. Initiate response to casualty's condition
  6. Conclude the response

Performance Evidence

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


Knowledge Evidence

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