PUAEME007 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury

This unit of competency involves 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 a suspected spinal injury, immobilising cervical spine, evaluating the need to move a casualty, preparing a casualty for transport, transporting and monitoring a casualty, and performing a casualty handover. 

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The 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. 

Pre-requisite unit

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid​​

Competency field

Emergency Care

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Upon completion of this course, the following unit(s) will be issued by ABC Licence Training Pty LTD – RTO 3399

PUAEME007 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury

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To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au.

 

For the express course – Face to Face minimum duration is 4hours*.

*Maximum class size applies

Cost:$155.00

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Face to face training consists of theory presentations and range of practical learning activities and scenarios.

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