Implement safe access and egress in an emergency

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTAMBAE501D, 'Implement safe access and egress in an emergency'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Implement safe access and egress in an emergency' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess emergency situation in relation to safe access and egress

1.1 Obtain information relevant to the situation on or before arrival

1.2 View situation to identify and mitigate dangers according to standard local ambulance procedure

1.3 Assess condition of client(s)

1.4 Accurately identify obstacles impacting on safe access and egress

1.5 Formulate access and egress plan based on an assessment of all factors associated with the situation or incident in line with State/Territory emergency management arrangements

1.6 Formulate and prioritise access and egress plan based on the main concerns of client welfare and safety of all personnel

1.7 Assess equipment and personnel needs based on an assessment of all factors associated with the situation or incident and with client and personnel welfare as the prime concern

1.8 Determine the need for specialised knowledge, personnel and/or equipment in line with needs of the situation/incident and client care and welfare

2. Represent the organisation in the community

2.1 Represent the organisation's position on particular issues in a way that acknowledges community concerns and promotes community awareness

2.2 Ensure communication and presentation to the public enhances the organisation's public image

3. Implement procedure to enable safe access and egress

3.1 Request or arrange for additional or specialised personnel and equipment according to the assessed need

3.2 Implement access/egress plan using equipment and personnel necessary to ensure safe access/egress and client welfare

3.3 Negotiate and maintain means of safe access and egress according to state and territory WHS Acts, as well as organisation policies and procedures

3.4 Ensure actions are in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedures

3.5 Utilise available resources in an appropriate manner to achieve safe access/egress and client welfare

4. Monitor access and egress procedure in an emergency situation

4.1 Ensure safety of client and personnel is of prime concern

4.2 Monitor progress of access/egress constantly to ensure welfare of the client and safety of personnel

4.3 Monitor client constantly to detect any change in condition

4.4 Constantly monitor all conditions and factors that might impact on the effectiveness and safety of the procedure and client welfare

4.5 Modify access/egress plan as necessary to ensure safety and the welfare of the client

4.6 Identify and arrange for additional resources as necessary to complete procedure


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTAMBAE501D appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT41012 - Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)
  • HLT50412 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)