Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the MAR Maritime Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide medical care to people who are sick and/or injured while they remain onboard a vessel. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.
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Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
F – Operational Quality and Safety |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Manage vessel medical care |
1.1 |
Availability of adequate resources is monitored and maintained to support medical responses |
1.2 |
Regular inspections of stock and equipment are conducted to ensure currency and operational readiness according to organisational requirements |
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1.3 |
Equipment and resources are stored and maintained according to regulatory requirements and manufacturer/supplier instructions |
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1.4 |
Risks on the vessel are reviewed and organisational policies and procedures related to the provision of medical care are validated |
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1.5 |
Planning is conducted for responses to major incidents onboard the vessel |
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2 |
Take charge of a casualty onboard vessel |
2.1 |
Safety of injured or ill person, bystanders and self in an accident situation is assessed according to first aid procedures |
2.2 |
Safety requirements associated with providing medical care and vessel environmental requirements are adhered to |
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2.3 |
Condition of injured or ill person is assessed according to first aid procedures |
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2.4 |
Position of injured or ill person is adjusted to optimise personal comfort for the medical condition or injury |
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2.5 |
Injured or ill person is reassured and supported during the wait for medical assistance |
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2.6 |
Nature of the illness/injury is explained to injured or ill person |
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2.7 |
Significance of changes in person’s condition is promptly recognised and appropriate action is taken if there are signs of deterioration in injured or ill person |
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2.8 |
Calm, confident and reassuring personal attitude is conveyed |
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3 |
Provide medical care |
3.1 |
Medical emergencies and injuries are identified and assessed correctly, and appropriate action is taken to prevent further injury |
3.2 |
Symptoms and appropriate treatment are identified based on the concepts of clinical examination and medical history |
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3.3 |
Medical emergencies and injuries are diagnosed and managed according to accepted medical practice, and relevant national and international guides |
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3.4 |
Manufacturer recommendations and accepted medical practice with regard to dosage and application of drugs and medication are complied with |
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3.5 |
Complete and effective methods to protect against infection and spread of diseases are used |
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3.6 |
Resuscitation techniques are performed following safety procedures, if required |
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3.7 |
Appropriate techniques for moving injured or ill person are used |
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3.8 |
Resources and equipment are recovered and reprocessed, and waste is disposed of safely |
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4 |
Seek external assistance |
4.1 |
Condition of injured or ill person is documented over time to assist with ongoing management |
4.2 |
Communication links are established with external medical services to ensure prompt control action is taken |
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4.3 |
Clinical examination procedures are completed and instructions received are complied with |
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4.4 |
Assessment of person’s condition is relayed to external medical advisors |
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4.5 |
Medical procedures are carried out under medical instruction using relevant communication equipment and instructions received are complied with |
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4.6 |
Condition of injured or ill person is evaluated to determine transport requirements for additional medical care |
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4.7 |
Preparation for the evacuation of injured or ill person by emergency services is provided, if required, according to organisational procedures and welfare of person is maximised |
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4.8 |
Resources and equipment are recovered and reprocessed, and waste is disposed of safely |
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5 |
Manage first aid records |
5.1 |
Documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and records maintained |
5.2 |
Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements |
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5.3 |
Confidentiality of records and information is maintained in accordance with privacy principles and regulatory and organisational requirements |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARF015 Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guide can be found in VetNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2