Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
3 |
PUA12 V2.1 |
Editorial changes. |
2 |
PUA12 V2 |
Layout adjusted. Application added. |
1 |
PUA00 V8.1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency to provide emergency care pending the arrival of appropriately qualified personnel.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to all public safety workers who are required to provide initial life-saving emergency care at an incident. It is not designed for workers whose primary response role is one of emergency care, first aid, or pre-hospital care.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
PUAFIR215 Prevent injury (Fire sector specific)
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify need for emergency care |
1.1 Initial assessment is made of extent and nature of emergency care required. 1.2 Initial assessment is communicated to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures. |
2. Ensure personal safety of carer and casualty |
2.1 Hygiene is maintained for protection of self and casualty. 2.2 Hazards to the carer are identified and appropriate action taken to safeguard against injury. |
3. Reassure casualty |
3.1 A calm, caring and reassuring manner is adopted in interaction with the casualty and others at the scene. 3.2 Casualty is made comfortable using available resources. |
4. Assess casualty and implement emergency care procedures |
4.1 Casualty assessed for DRABC. 4.2 Vital signs are continually monitored, recorded and any changes considered in planning treatment and reported as appropriate. 4.3 Treatment appropriate to the casualty's injuries is provided in line with approved first aid techniques and standards. 4.4 First aid equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's procedures and instructions, and organisational standards, policies, procedures and protocols. 4.5 Casualty's condition is monitored and reported in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures and treatment modified as necessary. 4.6 Treatment is maintained until qualified medical help takes over. |
5. Work cooperatively with personnel from other organisations |
5.1 Clear and comprehensive reports are provided to personnel involved in ongoing casualty care. 5.2 Members of other emergency services are assisted in their tasks in accordance with organisation's standards and personal level of responsibility and competence. |
6. Recover and restore first aid equipment |
6.1 First aid equipment is recovered, cleaned, inspected/tested, stored, restocked and resupplied and medical waste disposed of safely according to organisation's polices and procedures. 6.2 First aid equipment faults are rectified and/or reported in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures. |
7. Complete documentation |
7.1 Documentation is completed and processed in line with legislative, regulatory and organisation's requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Competency in this unit must be established through the practical demonstration of first aid skills, maintaining universal precautions and safety awareness. Accurate documentation and a caring approach to injured persons during first aid activities are critical. 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 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. 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. |
Range Statement
Conditions under which this competency may be required include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Details of incident obtained from: |
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Maintaining personal safety may include: |
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Caring manner may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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First aid techniques and standards may include: |
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Others may include: |
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Appropriate action may include: |
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Reporting as appropriate may include: |
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Treatment includes: |
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Qualified health care personnel may include: |
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Organisation’s standards, policies, procedures and protocols may include: |
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Reporting casualty’s condition may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Moving casualty may include: |
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Processing documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.