Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUAEME002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage injuries at emergency incident

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAEME002 - Manage injuries at emergency incident
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Emergency Care
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess scene
  • 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
       
Element: Assess casualty
  • 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
       
Element: Move casualty
  • 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
       
Element: Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and appropriate action is taken to safeguard against injury
       
Element: Identify and communicate additional or specific resource requirements to relevant personnel
  • Identified injuries are managed, in accordance with approved emergency care and management plan
       
Element: Treatment is monitored, assessed and management plan is amended, in response to change in condition of the casualty and/or environment
       
Element: Additional or specific resources are identified and communicated to authorised personnel
       
Element: Implement emergency management procedures
  • Immediate lifesaving treatment is administered as determined, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Signs and symptoms of shock are recognised and managed
       
Element: Vital signs are monitored and recorded at regular intervals
       
Element: Equipment is used according to casualty's condition and availability, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications
  • Moving casualty to a safer location is assessed
       
Element: Casualty is moved, in accordance with organisational procedures and operational protocols
       
Element: Continual assessment of casualty is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Treatment is maintained while moving patient
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Details of casualty condition and response to treatment are accurately recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Handover of casualty and documentation to medical personnel is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, 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.

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.

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 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 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAEME002 - Manage injuries at emergency incident
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PUAEME002 - Manage injuries at emergency incident

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