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Proposed revision of unit standard 6400 – Manage first aid in an emergency situation (Level 3, 2 Credits, Version 7)

Proposed revision of unit standard 6400 – Manage first aid in an emergency situation (Level 3, 2 Credits, Version 7)

Toitū te Waiora is proposing a minor revision to unit standard 6400 – Manage first aid in an emergency situation (Level 3, 2 Credits, Version 7).

Version 7 of unit standard 6400 was published by NZQA in May 2023 following a review.

Feedback on Version 7 from providers has suggested that wording of the Performance Criteria 1.2 range statement needs clarification – notably on whether assessment of burns is compulsory or not when selecting two major injuries from the range.

The proposed changes can be viewed here:

Feedback is welcomed. Email us at [email protected]  by close of business on 22nd December 2023

Toitū te Waiora is therefore proposing a change to the formatting of the range statement for Performance criteria 1.2:
Version 7 (Current) Version 8 (Proposed)
1.2 The person’s major injuries, medical condition, and the emergency situation are assessed and managed according to the First Aid as a Life Skill document.1.2 The person’s major injuries, medical condition, and the emergency situation are assessed and managed according to the First Aid as a Life Skill document.
Burns – at least one of chemical or electricalChemical burns, electrical burns, gunshot, impalement, stabbing, crush injuries
Major wounds – gunshot, impalement, stabbing, crush injuries; amputations; head injuries; suspected spinal injuries; internal injuriesAmputations, head injuries, suspected spinal injuries, internal injuries
Severe allergic reactions; cold emergency; heat emergencySevere allergic reaction, cold emergency, heat emergency