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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assess scene

1.1

Initial assessment is made of the extent and nature of emergency care required

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and appropriate action is taken to safeguard against injury

1.3

Identify and communicate additional or specific resource requirements to relevant personnel

2

Assess casualty

2.1

Identified injuries are managed, in accordance with approved emergency care and management plan

2.2

Treatment is monitored, assessed and management plan is amended, in response to change in condition of the casualty and/or environment

2.3

Additional or specific resources are identified and communicated to authorised personnel

3

Implement emergency management procedures

3.1

Immediate lifesaving treatment is administered as determined, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2

Signs and symptoms of shock are recognised and managed

3.3

Vital signs are monitored and recorded at regular intervals

3.4

Equipment is used according to casualty's condition and availability, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications

4

Move casualty

4.1

Moving casualty to a safer location is assessed

4.2

Casualty is moved, in accordance with organisational procedures and operational protocols

4.3

Continual assessment of casualty is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures

4.4

Treatment is maintained while moving patient

5

Complete documentation

5.1

Details of casualty condition and response to treatment are accurately recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.2

Handover of casualty and documentation to medical personnel is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Public Safety

Emergency Care