Unit of competency Outline
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Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency
Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMBSC503B
HLTAMBSC503B
State Code
D5748
D5748
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit involves management of procedures involving client care at the scene of an emergency
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 Access the approach to an incident accurately, looking for visible signs of danger
- 1.4 Position appropriate resources to facilitate safe and timely ambulance access and egress
2. Communicate with those involved in the incident
- 2.1 Communicate information about the incident or scene to coordinator in accordance with organisation policies
- 2.2 Communicate information to people involved in the incident in accordance with organisation policies
- 2.3 Identify any religious, social and/or cultural issues that may impact client care and welfare
3. Control hazards
- 3.1 Negate or minimise existing and potential hazards to the safety and welfare of clients and others
- 3.2 Wear and/or use personal protective clothing and equipment as necessary
- 3.3 Implement infection control procedures when necessary
- 3.4 Manage resistive and/or combative clients appropriately
- 3.5 Ensure security of the scene for ambulance personnel is secured by the Ambulance Command in consultation with Incident Control
- 3.6 Utilise resources appropriately as needed
4. Utilise established networks and relationships
- 4.1 Establish formal and informal networks to support ongoing and future liaisons and collaboration
- 4.2 Develop and utilise relationships in a way which provides identifiable benefits to the organisation from shared expertise, information and/or resources
- 4.3 Support mutual cooperation through contribution to relevant network meetings and/or forums
- 4.4 Consult with affected and interested parties to support organisation goals and objectives
5. Communicate with other services to ensure safety at scene
- 5.1 Identify the need for liaison with medical and other emergency and allied services according to situation and local ambulance standard operation procedure
- 5.2 Carry out liaison with medical and other emergency and allied services in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedure
- 5.3 Provide information to other organisations in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner
- 5.4 Communicate with other organisations in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
- 5.5 Gather information from other organisations to inform the improvement of services and to avoid duplication of effort
6. Monitor the environment
- 6.1 Monitor the environment to identify changes that may compromise safety or client care
- 6.2 Quickly recognise environmental changes requiring further control and promptly communicate to appropriate agencies
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Scene (situation or incident) may include, but is not limited to:
Road traffic accidents
Household accidents
Events such as concerts
Exhibitions, sporting events
Street scene
Bush/cliff accidents
Fire ground incidents
Airport accidents
Public transport accidents
Hazards are dangers or risks that may affect or influence ambulance care and may include, but are not limited to:
Fire
Flood
Power/electricity
Lighting
Surfaces
Atmospheric conditions
Climatic conditions
Vehicles
Structures
Bystanders
Gases and fluids (including hazardous chemicals)
Biological factors
Bodily fluids
Tidal changes
Human judgement and influence
Information likely to be gathered may include, but is not limited to:
Details of the incident/event
Name and profile of those directly involved
Religious, social and/or cultural issues refer to:
Values and beliefs that may influence the administration of client care and general welfare of the client. These values are identified and assessed in terms of their importance to the client, based on the judgement of the ambulance personnel
Medical servicesmay include, but are not limited to:
First Aid support agencies
State Medical Emergency Response Plan personnel
Local general practitioners
District nursing service
Emergency and allied services may include, but are not limited to:
Ambulance command
Incident control
Police
Fire
SES
Voluntary ambulance personnel
Electricity and water services
Organisations may include
Public safety organisations
Government organisations
Emergency response organisations
Local
State/territory and commonwealth
Government
Suppliers
Non-government organisations e.g. Red Cross
Salvation Army
Volunteers
Rescue
Affected and interested parties may include
Local community
Business community
Commonwealth
State/Territory and Local Governments
Organisation goals and objectives may vary between sectors and organisations and may include
Organisation performance standards
Organisation personnel practices and guidelines
Organisation quality standards
Customer focussed service delivery
Community awareness of public safety issues
Effective response to incidents/ operations/ emergencies
Community participation in public safety activities
Inter-organisation cooperation and collaboration
Organisation goals and objectives may vary between sectors and organisations
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Scene (situation or incident) may include, but is not limited to:
Road traffic accidents
Household accidents
Events such as concerts
Exhibitions, sporting events
Street scene
Bush/cliff accidents
Fire ground incidents
Airport accidents
Public transport accidents
Hazards are dangers or risks that may affect or influence ambulance care and may include, but are not limited to:
Fire
Flood
Power/electricity
Lighting
Surfaces
Atmospheric conditions
Climatic conditions
Vehicles
Structures
Bystanders
Gases and fluids (including hazardous chemicals)
Biological factors
Bodily fluids
Tidal changes
Human judgement and influence
Information likely to be gathered may include, but is not limited to:
Details of the incident/event
Name and profile of those directly involved
Religious, social and/or cultural issues refer to:
Values and beliefs that may influence the administration of client care and general welfare of the client. These values are identified and assessed in terms of their importance to the client, based on the judgement of the ambulance personnel
Medical servicesmay include, but are not limited to:
First Aid support agencies
State Medical Emergency Response Plan personnel
Local general practitioners
District nursing service
Emergency and allied services may include, but are not limited to:
Ambulance command
Incident control
Police
Fire
SES
Voluntary ambulance personnel
Electricity and water services
Organisations may include
Public safety organisations
Government organisations
Emergency response organisations
Local
State/territory and commonwealth
Government
Suppliers
Non-government organisations e.g. Red Cross
Salvation Army
Volunteers
Rescue
Affected and interested parties may include
Local community
Business community
Commonwealth
State/Territory and Local Governments
Organisation goals and objectives may vary between sectors and organisations and may include
Organisation performance standards
Organisation personnel practices and guidelines
Organisation quality standards
Customer focussed service delivery
Community awareness of public safety issues
Effective response to incidents/ operations/ emergencies
Community participation in public safety activities
Inter-organisation cooperation and collaboration
Organisation goals and objectives may vary between sectors and organisations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Evidence must include observation of performance in the workplace or in a simulated work situation
Where, for reasons of safety, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Evidence must include demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Evidence must include observation of performance in the workplace or in a simulated work situation
Where, for reasons of safety, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Evidence must include demonstration over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9056 | HLTAMBSC503A | Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA55 | HLTAMB013 | Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J075 | HLT41012 | Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance) | Qualification |
| J101 | HLT50412 | Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) | Qualification |
| D103 | HLT60307 | Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) | Qualification |