Course Description
Nationally recognised Unit of Competency
- PUAEME007 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment will be emailed to participants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course.
Pre-requisite unit
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Copy of certificate to be supplied prior to course.
Co-requisite unit
- Nil
Unit Outcomes
This unit provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to minimise further injury to a casualty when applying first aid and waiting for emergency medical aid.
It includes recognition and management of suspected spinal injury, immobilising cervical spine, evaluating the need to move casualty, preparing a casualty for transport, transporting and monitoring a casualty and performing a casualty handover
This unit is applicable to personnel from emergency services, volunteer organisations or organisations which provide a first aid service in an environment where there is a risk of spinal injuries.
Assessment activities
- Fit a conscious casualty with a soft cervical collar
- Fit a conscious casualty with a soft cervical collar and assist to a supine position
- Move a casualty with suspected spinal injury
- Documentation – complete 3 entries in Workplace Incident Journal
- Written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions
Extra Information
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