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Provide medical first aid on board a vessel

Provide medical first aid on board a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF013
State Code
WH841
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2013
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
20/12/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board a vessel.This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Watchkeeper Deck; as a Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area; or as Master or Chief Mate of vessels less than 3000 GT operating in near coastal waters; or as Marine Engineer Class 2 on commercial vessels greater than 3000 kW; or as a Marine Engineer Class 1 on commercial vessels of unlimited propulsion power.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to respond to emergency on board
  • 1.1 Casualty condition is assessed and appropriate response is determined in order to minimise hazards and determine the need for emergency medical assistance
  • 1.2 Options for transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance are evaluated in relation to environmental issues, transport availability and casualty condition
  • 1.3 Casualty is sheltered from elements according to environmental conditions, if required
2 Provide first aid on board
  • 2.1 Nature of casualty injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures are determined and explained to the casualty
  • 2.2 Consent is sought from the casualty prior to applying first aid
  • 2.3 First aid is provided to address casualty condition and according to effective first aid principles
  • 2.4 Casualty condition is monitored and ongoing first aid is provided as required
  • 2.5 Casualty is calmly reassured according to effective first aid principles
  • 2.6 Condition of casualty is documented over time to assist in providing ongoing first aid
3 Work in conjunction with medical and emergency services support
  • 3.1 Communication links are established with medical services using relevant communication equipment to ensure prompt control action is taken
  • 3.2 Appropriate medical assistance is sought according to the circumstances
  • 3.3 Medication is administered under direction from an authorised health worker as required
  • 3.4 Directions given by emergency services are followed to assist in the evacuation of the casualty, if required
4 Participate in debriefings
  • 4.1 Information is provided on the incident and the first aid assistance provided
  • 4.2 Clarifications are provided, where required
  • 4.3 Suggestions are provided to improve future operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG422 MARF5002A Provide medical first aid on board a vessel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH65 MARF032 Apply medical first aid on board ship Unit of competency