Assessor Resource
PUAEME004
Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to minimise further injury to a casualty when applying first aid and waiting for emergency medical aid. It includes recognition and management of a suspected spinal injury, immobilising cervical spine, evaluating the need to move a casualty, preparing a casualty for transport, transporting and monitoring a casualty and performing a casualty handover.
The unit is applicable to personnel from emergency services, volunteer organisations or organisations which provide a first aid service in an environment where there is a risk of spinal injuries.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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