Incident Scene Management

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025416
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know how to assess an incident scene.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Assess an incident in relation to:

    • self
    • others
    • the scene.
  • 1.2

    Explain the importance of understanding the mechanisms of injury.

  • 1.3

    Evaluate the risks to self and others present at the scene.

  • 1.4

    Assess the needs of casualties in the incident, justifying the priority of need.

  • 1.5

    Produce a report about the incident.

2

Know how to perform a primary survey of a casualty.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the importance of performing a primary survey of a casualty.

  • 2.2

    Explain how to perform a primary survey of a casualty.

  • 2.3

    Conduct a primary survey of a casualty.

  • 2.4

    Explain how to identify and treat conditions that present an immediate threat to life

3

Know how to perform a secondary survey of a casualty.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the importance of conducting a secondary survey of a casualty.

  • 3.2

    Review the scene of a casualty and manage appropriately.

  • 3.3

    Explain how to gain a comprehensive history of the casualty.

  • 3.4

    Perform a secondary physical assessment of a casualty.