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The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
• specialised patient care in the field of pre-hospital/out-of-hospital care – detailed knowledge to enable accurate judgement and service delivery • the structure and function of major organs (detailed and appropriate to this level) including a detailed understanding of heart structure and function (including electrophysiology, dysrhythmias)• cell transport systems• pharmacological processes and actions, indications and contraindications (appropriate to this level)• cellular respiration (glycolysis, Krebs’s Cycle, electron transport chain) and ATP production• how to recognise the signs and symptoms of a broad range of clinical conditions and the (provisional) diagnosis of same• advanced comprehension of trauma issues• medical emergencies (advanced understanding including diving, altitude, temperature, overdose and poisoning, crush injuries and obstetrics)• effects of intrinsic factors (such as age, health) and extrinsic factors (such as environment, medications) on patient condition and treatment• human maintenance systems (including immunity and haemostasis)• specialised patient care procedures and equipment used according to established clinical guidelines and protocols including IV and IO interventions used for fluid, blood and medication therapy • patient social and emotional wellbeing related to trauma• receiving facility requirements or how to access these requirements• function of documentation being provided• national and State/Territory legal and ethical requirements and considerations for emergency health care workers relevant to pre-hospital/out-of-hospital care, and how these are applied in organisations including:- children in the workplace- continuing professional education- discrimination- duty of care- human rights- informed consent- mandatory reporting- practice standards- practitioner/client boundaries- privacy, confidentiality and disclosure- specific Commonwealth legislation and State/Territory legislation or regulation for health care workers including covering, for example:o children and young people o anti-discrimination o disabilityo health, drugs and poisonso mental health o health records and information privacyo industrial relations - National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards- work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations- work health and safety• organisation policies, procedures and established clinical guidelines and protocols for patient care and emergency equipment.