Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Resources may include:
Backboards
Blood pressure cuff
Cervical collars
Defibrillation units
Dressings
Eyewash
First aid kits
Injections
Oxygen resuscitation cylinders
Pocket face masks
Pressure bandages
Rubber gloves
Soft bag resuscitator
Spacer device
Stretchers
Thermometers
Thermal blankets
Safety of injured or ill person may include:
Bodily fluids
Environmental risks
Equipment, machinery and substances
First aid equipment
Risk of further injury to the casualty
Risks associated with the proximity of crew or passengers
Medical emergencies and injuries may include:
Care of casualty involving:
head and spinal injuries
injuries of ear, nose, throat and eyes
external and internal bleeding
burns, scalds and frostbite
fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
wounds, wound healing and infection
Dealing with a death at sea
Dressing and bandaging
Giving vaccinations
Managing acute abdominal conditions
Providing:
dental care
gynaecological, pregnancy and childbirth support
medical care of rescued persons
minor surgical treatment
pain relief
Treating:
sexually transmitted diseases
tropical and infectious diseases
alcohol and drug abuse
Using disease prevention techniques including disinfection, de-infestation, de-ratting
Using techniques of sewing and clamping
Medication may include:
Adrenaline
Analgesics
Aspirin
Bronchodilators
Oxygen
Pain relief/paracetamol
Communication links may include:
Electronic equipment
Email
Flags
HF/VHF radio
Satellite phones
Two-way radio
Use of medical codes
Preparation for the evacuation may include:
Communicating with helicopter, vessel or ambulance conducting the evacuation
Relevant first aid supplies and resources
Selecting relevant communication equipment
Documentation may include:
Casualty history forms
Day book
Disease notification to quarantine officials
D-Rat Certificate
First aid risk assessment
Incident/injury reports
Infection control records
Management records
Medical histories
Medication registers
Stock records
Workcover forms
Workers’ compensation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
seeking radio medical advice according to established practice and recommendations
being aware of own skills, knowledge and limits.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
industry-approved marine operations site where managing the provision of medical care on board a vessel can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate managing the provision of medical care on board a vessel
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.