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

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of

Methods of loading and unloading clients under lifethreatening conditions

Organisation policies and procedures

Client care and restraint during transportation

Relevant acts regulations and procedures governing the handlinglifting of clients

Relevant Australian Standards such as ASNZ Standard Ambulance Restraint Systems

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Transport a client in a road ambulance in at least two situations by loading unloading clients to exhibit effective handling skills and knowledge

Provide safe transportation of clients over routes requiring effective communication with the driver of the ambulance vehicle

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to

Apply interpersonal and questioning skills

Prioritise workload

Provide basic client care

Solve problems

Use available resources

Use communications equipment and systems

Use equipment and resources competently and safely

Work with others and display empathy with clients and relatives

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the work

Where for reasons of safety space or access to equipment and resources assessment takes place away from the work context the assessment environment should represent work conditions as closely as possible

Resource implications

Assessment requires access to

a road ambulance

a client requiring transport

relevant clinical guidelines and protocols

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of road ambulance transport situations that could be expected in the workplace

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated workplace over a variety of situations involving the transport of clients in lifethreatening situations

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units

This unit may be assessed independently but holistic assessment with other clinical units is encouraged

Road ambulance may include:

Organisation policies and procedures may include:

Information relevant to client transport may include:

Ambulance equipment may include:

Controlling the vehicle may includegiving instructions to vehicle driver about:

Communication may include:

Securing the client and equipment for transport may include:

Documenting client information may include: