FIELD HEALTH
Review of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care unit standards 14470-14473
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Emergency Services |
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care |
14470-14473 |
The ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published February 2009
Planned review date December 2013
Summary of review and consultation process
This set of unit standards was originally written for and used solely by the ambulance sector. However, over time, usage has broadened into areas where there is greater risk of injury (for example in heavy industry, on oil rigs, or in the fire service) and/or where access to more skilled medical attention is restricted due to isolation. ETITO consulted widely on the review due to this broad usage, along with the unit standards being a traditional part of the Ambulance qualification pathway. Other standard setting bodies (SSBs), training providers, industry, and community groups have participated in this review.
Feedback from industry, assessors and moderators on unit standards 14470-14473 was that they were difficult to assess against, time-consuming, and challenging to use. The review of these unit standards has addressed these issues and ensured that they meet industry requirements, are fit for purpose, and enable consistent assessment and moderation. As a result, two new unit standards were developed to replace three expiring standards, and one unit standard was updated.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Unit standards 14470 and 14471, which were level 4, have been replaced by new unit standard 25412 at level 3
· unit standard 14472, which was level 4, has been replaced by new unit standard 25411, which is level 2
· unit standard 14473 has changed from level 4 to level 3.
Unit standards categorised as category C expire at the end of December 2011.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
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Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
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Standard |
14470 and 14471 |
4 |
Standard |
25412 |
3 |
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Standard |
14472 |
4 |
Standard |
25411 |
2 |
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following ETITO qualification is affected by the outcome of this review and has already been reviewed.
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Qualification title |
Classification or standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) [Ref: 1408] |
14471, 14472 |
The following qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review. The SSBs have been advised that the qualifications need to be revised.
In discussion with the SSBs affected by the review, the expiry date for the replaced unit standards was extended to December 2011 The SSBs have been encouraged to update their qualifications to include the new unit standards which reflect current pre-hospital emergency care practices, and are easier to assess.
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Qualification title |
Classification or standard in the qualification |
SSB Name |
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National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services (Industrial Emergency Response) (Level 3) [Ref: 1371] |
14470-14473 |
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation |
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National Certificate in Urban Search and Rescue - Operations (Level 3) with strands in Canine Search Specialist, Response Leader, Response Medic, Rope Operations, Technician, and Training [Ref: 1114] |
14470-14473 |
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National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services - Airport (Level 3) [Ref: 1454] |
14470-14473 |
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National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services - Airport (Level 4) [Ref: 1455] |
14470-14473 |
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National Certificate in Community Recreation (Aquatics) (Level 4) [Ref: 0938] |
14470-14473 |
Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation Limited |
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National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Level 4) [Ref:1190] |
14470-14473 |
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National Diploma in Outdoor Recreation (Instruction) (Level 5) [Ref: 1191] |
14470-14473 |
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National Certificate in Snowsport (Level 3) with strands in Patrol, and Courtesy Patrol [Ref: 0492] |
14470, 14471, 14473 |
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All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Subfield Emergency Services
Domain Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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14470 and 14471 25412 |
Provide enhanced basic life support
Provide extended first aid Provide basic pre-hospital emergency care |
4
4 3 |
2
6 6 |
C
C |
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14472 25411 |
Carry out shock advisory defibrillation Demonstrate knowledge of and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) |
4 2 |
2 1 |
C |
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14473 |
Move and position patients in preparation for transportation Move patients in preparation for transportation |
4
3 |
1 |
B |