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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to respond to emergency onboard vessel
   • Casualty condition is assessed and appropriate response is determined in order to minimise hazards and determine the need for emergency medical assistance
2. Options for transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance are evaluated in relation to environmental issues, transport availability and casualty condition
3. Provide first aid onboard vessel
   • Nature of casualty injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures are determined and explained to the casualty
4. Consent is sought from the casualty prior to applying first aid
5. First aid is provided to address casualty condition and according to effective first aid principles
6. Casualty condition is monitored and ongoing first aid is provided as required
7. Casualty is calmly reassured according to effective first aid principles
8. Condition of casualty is documented over time to assist in providing ongoing first aid
9. Work in conjunction with medical and emergency services support
   • Communication links are established with medical services using relevant communication equipment to ensure prompt control action is taken
10. Appropriate medical assistance is sought according to the circumstances
11. Medication is administered under direction from an authorised health worker as required
12. Directions given by emergency services are followed to assist in the evacuation of the casualty, if required
13. Participate in debriefings
    • Information is provided on the incident and the first aid assistance provided
14. Clarifications are provided, where required
15. Suggestions are provided to improve future operations

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: administering medication under direct instruction from an authorised health worker completing identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries according to current first aid practice to minimise immediate threat to life promptly conducting an initial casualty assessment demonstrating adequate infection control procedures evaluating available options for transporting or maintaining condition of casualty examining casualty or patient identifying and preparing an area for safe evacuation improvising treatment and associated resources listening to, clarifying and applying medical instructions accurately minimising the risk of harm to self and others at all times planning an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles, policies and procedures preparing incident reports, including description of injury using available communication methods and equipment to access medical assistance.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: body structure and function burns, scalds and the effects of heat and cold cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia first aid kit fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries incident documentation medical care of rescued persons pharmacology radio medical advice sterilisation toxicological hazards onboard a vessel, including use of the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods or its national equivalent transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance options work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

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