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What does this mean? Elements, which tell me what I should be able to do if I am competent in this unit of a course; Performance Criteria, which tell me how I can show that I am competent in the individual tasks or activities to the required standards
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. |
1. Assess the environment to identify real and potential hazards | 1.1 Gather information to enable accurate assessment of the situation or incident 1.2 Accurately identify existing and potential hazards. 1.3 Assess the approach to an incident, identifying visible signs of danger 1.4 Position appropriate resources to facilitate safe and timely access and egress |
2. Communicate with those involved in the incident | 2.1 Communicate information in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner about the incident or scene to coordinator and medical and other emergency and allied services 2.2 Provide information to people involved in the incident, or facilitate others to do so 2.3 Communicate and gather information from other organisations at the scene to inform the improvement of services and avoid duplication of effort |
3. Control hazards | 3.1 Ensure security and safety of the scene and negate or minimise existing and potential hazards to patients, colleagues, and others 3.2 Use personal protective clothing and equipment for infection prevention and workplace health and safety 3.3 Manage appropriately any resistive or combative patients or others to ensure security of the scene 3.4 Use hazard-controlling resources safely |
4. Establish relationships and lines of communication with other services and networks | 4.1 Develop and use relationships in a way that benefits the organisation by drawing on shared expertise, information, and resources 4.2 Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary emergency team, communicating in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner 4.3 Support cooperation through contribution to relevant network meetings or forums 4.4 Consult with affected and interested parties to support organisation goals and objectives |
5. Evaluate the emergency scene environment | 5.1 Monitor the environment at the scene to identify changes that may compromise safety or patient care 5.2 Recognise environmental changes requiring additional resources and promptly communicate this to appropriate agencies 5.3 Gather and evaluate data from other organisations to inform improvements in managing emergency scenes |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
To see more details on this paramedical unit HLTAMB013 – Contribute to Managing the Scene of an Emergency click here to view the full details here on training.gov
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