PUAEME002C
Manage injuries at emergency incident

This unit covers competency in more advanced emergency care and may include the use of equipment.

Application

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.


Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUAEME001B Provide emergency care


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess scene

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

1.2 Hazards to self and others are identified and appropriate action taken to safeguard against injury

1.3 Identify and communicate additional or specific resource requirements

2. Assess casualty

2.1 Identified injuries are managed in line with approved emergency care

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

2.3 Additional or specific resources are identified

3. Implement emergency management procedures

3.1 Immediate life saving treatment is administered as determined

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, availability and to organisation's procedures

4. Move the casualty

4.1 Moving casualty to a safer location is assessed

4.2 Casualty is moved in accordance with operational standards

4.3 Continual assessment of casualty is conducted in accordance with organisation's procedures

4.4 Treatment is maintained while moving patient

5. Complete documentation

5.1 Details of casualties' condition, treatment and response to treatment are accurately recorded in line with organisation's procedures

5.2 Hand over of the casualty and records to medical personnel is conducted

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

communicate verbally with casualties and others

provide reports to paramedical personnel

work with others in a team situation

remain calm under pressure

assess casualty

Required Knowledge

applying resuscitation techniques

casualty assessment

casualty management

crush injury syndrome

contraindications

wound management

basic toxicology

environmental exposure

spinal injuries

head injuries

shock:

absolute

hypovolaemic

relative

legal and ethical issues in pre-hospital care

anatomy and physiology

haemorrhage

cardiovascular emergencies

hypoxia

triage

documentation

communicate with casualties

remain calm under pressure

knowledge of current practices and procedures in emergency care

Evidence Required

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in the practical demonstration of emergency care skills including:

maintaining universal hygiene precautions

accurate documentation

observation and assessment skills

correct use of life saving equipment

appropriate management techniques for emergency encountered

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

A real life incident, exercise or simulation, or a series of tasks are required to demonstrate competence in this unit. This may involve setting scenarios to be completed either individually or as a member of a team or as part of an interagency exercise. Written or verbal questions may be used as supporting evidence

Specific resources for assessment

Access to first aid equipment used in general operations is essential

Access may also be required to shore based transport, an ambulance or helicopter, depending on the context

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Treatment may include

monitor vital signs

management of shock

checking and maintaining an airway

application of spinal immobilisation techniques

applying resuscitation techniques

utilisation of oxygen

managing wounds

managing fractures

use of life saving devices

giving fluids orally

use of bandages

Equipment may include

oxygen resuscitation

defibrillation

first aid kit

stretchers

spinal immobilisation collards

spinal immobilisation frames/devices

fracture immobilisation devices

stokes litter

Assessment may include

environmental considerations

casualty triage

primary survey

vital signs survey

secondary survey (head to toe examination)

evacuation procedures

helicopter access

nearest land/wharf based access

Moving a casualty may include

individually

as a member of a team

Management plan may include

written

protocols

verbal

transmitted

Resources may include

equipment

personnel


Sectors

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.