Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
PUAEME004 - Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher - Face to Face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Face-to-Face - Face to Face contact time of at least 5 Hours
Entry Requirements
Prerequisite – This course has a prerequisite of HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Physical fitness – Participants must have the physical capacity to complete a practical demonstration of moving a casualty with suspected spinal injury.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
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 a suspected spinal injury
Workplace documentation – The student is to complete 3 entries in the Workplace Incident Journal.
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.