Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations

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 HLTAMBAE504C, 'Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations' 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 situation in relation to safe extrication of the client in a life-threatening situation

1.1 Thoroughly assess factors impacting on safe extrication of client

1.2 Assess situation based on the relative importance of extrication as opposed to delivery of immediate client care

1.3 Assess situation to determine the most appropriate extrication procedures based on the estimated time available

1.4 Formulate extrication plan to best address life-threatening conditions

1.5 Formulate extrication plan placing paramount importance on client's condition and crew safety and welfare

1.6 Accurately identify additional resources needed to implement extrication plan

2. Implement procedures for safe extrication of the client in a life-threatening situation

2.1 Obtain additional resources to allow safe and timely extrication of the client

2.2 Implement extrication plan using equipment and personnel necessary to ensure safety and client welfare

2.3 Implement extrication procedure in conjunction with client care procedures to address life-threatening conditions

2.4 Negotiate and maintain means of safe extrication according to state and territory Occupational Health and Safety Acts, as well as organisation policies and procedures

2.5 Ensure actions are in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedure

3. Monitor extrication procedure under life-threatening conditions

3.1 Monitor extrication procedure based on the relative importance of extrication as opposed to the need for immediate client care

3.2 Continually monitor extrication procedure to ensure ongoing safety of the client and personnel

3.3 Constantly monitor extrication procedure to determine its impact on the condition of the client

3.4 Modify extrication procedure as necessary based on assessment of all factors


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTAMBAE504C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT50407 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)
  • HLT41007 - Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)