Unit of competency Outline

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Manage a routine non-emergency scene

Manage a routine non-emergency scene

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMB011
State Code
AWA57
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage routine non-emergency situations that are not anticipated to be life-threatening to ensure safety at the scene. This unit applies to pre-hospital/out-of-hospital health care workers.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Attend non-emergency scene
  • 1.1 Undertake appropriate roles as prescribed by Acts, regulations and organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Identify and maintain lines of communication with others according to communication protocols and organisation policy and procedures
  • 1.3 Support collaborative planning and action in accordance with emergency operational procedures
2. Take appropriate measures to ensure safety at the scene
  • 2.1 Identify real or potential hazards where there are risks to participants or bystanders
  • 2.2 Position vehicle, equipment and resources to facilitate safe access and departure and protect self, colleague and patient
  • 2.3 Wear personal protective equipment at the scene in accordance with emergency operational procedures
  • 2.4 Identify opportunities to utilise emergency resources and improvise as required to secure the scene
  • 2.5 Minimise risk by enlisting hazard reduction agents to enable patient treatment in hazard-free, or hazard-reduced, environment
  • 2.6 Prepare for possible escalation of situation into an emergency
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5746 HLTAMBSC401B Manage routine scene and promote public safety Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS74 HLTOUT008 Manage a scene Unit of competency