Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PUAEME004A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PUAEME004A - Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required to minimise further injury to a casualty when applying first aid and waiting for emergency medical aid. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | The application of this unit in the workplace covers recognition and management of suspected spinal injuries while waiting for emergency medical aid. The unit is typically relevant for personnel from emergency services and/or volunteer organisations or organisations which provide a first aid service in an environment where there is a risk of spinal injuries. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life supportORHLTFA311A Apply first aid | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify suspected spinal injury |
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Element: Immobilise cervical spine |
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Element: Evaluate need to move casualty |
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Element: Prepare casualty for transport |
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Element: Transport and monitor casualty |
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Element: Perform casualty handover |
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