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| EMR | PCP | ACP | CCP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 7.1 Prepare ambulance for service. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 7.1a Conduct vehicle maintenance and safety check. | S | P | P | P |
| Identify components of a maintenance check. | Identify components of a maintenance check. | Identify components of a maintenance check. | Identify components of a maintenance check. | |
| Identify components of a safety check. | Identify components of a safety check. | Identify components of a safety check. | Identify components of a safety check. | |
| Demonstrate a maintenance check. | Perform a maintenance check. | Perform a maintenance check. | Perform a maintenance check. | |
| Demonstrate a safety check. | Perform a safety check. | Perform a safety check. | Perform a safety check. | |
| 7.1.b Recognize conditions requiring removal of vehicle from service. | A | A | A | A |
| List the conditions that require removal of a vehicle from service. | List the conditions that require removal of a vehicle from service. | List the conditions that require removal of a vehicle from service. | List the conditions that require removal of a vehicle from service. | |
| 7.1.c Utilize all vehicle equipment & vehicle devices within ambulance. | A | S | S | S |
| Describe the purpose of all vehicle equipment. | Explain the purpose of all vehicle equipment. | Explain the purpose of all vehicle equipment. | Explain the purpose of all vehicle equipment. | |
| Describe the purpose of all vehicle devices. | Explain the purpose of all vehicle devices. | Explain the purpose of all vehicle devices. | Explain the purpose of all vehicle devices. | |
| Operate vehicle equipment correctly. | Operate vehicle equipment correctly. | Operate vehicle equipment correctly. | ||
| Operate all vehicle devices correctly. | Operate all vehicle devices correctly. | Operate all vehicle devices correctly. | ||
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 7.2 Drive ambulance or emergency response vehicle. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 7.2.a Utilize defensive driving techniques. | A | S | S | S |
| Describe principles of defensive driving. | Describe principles of defensive driving. | Describe principles of defensive driving. | Describe principles of defensive driving. | |
| Apply techniques of defensive driving. | Apply techniques of defensive driving. | Apply techniques of defensive driving. | Apply techniques of defensive driving. | |
| 7.2.b Utilize safe emergency driving techniques. | A | S | S | S |
| Distinguish between driving characteristics of an ambulance and a passenger vehicle. | Distinguish between driving characteristics of an ambulance and a passenger vehicle. | Distinguish between driving characteristics of an ambulance and a passenger vehicle. | Distinguish between driving characteristics of an ambulance and a passenger vehicle. | |
| Distinguish between emergency driving and driving under normal conditions. | Distinguish between emergency driving and driving under normal conditions. | Distinguish between emergency driving and driving under normal conditions. | Distinguish between emergency driving and driving under normal conditions. | |
| Apply appropriate driving techniques. | Apply appropriate driving techniques. | Apply appropriate driving techniques. | Apply appropriate driving techniques. | |
| Describe relevant legislative requirements regarding the operation of an emergency vehicle. | Describe relevant legislative requirements regarding the operation of an emergency vehicle. | Describe relevant legislative requirements regarding the operation of an emergency vehicle. | Describe relevant legislative requirements regarding the operation of an emergency vehicle. | |
| Discuss potential reactions from other drivers. | Discuss potential reactions from other drivers. | Discuss potential reactions from other drivers. | Discuss potential reactions from other drivers. | |
| 7.2.c Drive in a manner that ensures patient comfort and a safe environment for all passengers. | A | S | S | S |
| Describe driving techniques for maximizing the safety of the working environment. | Describe driving techniques for maximizing the safety of the working environment. | Describe driving techniques for maximizing the safety of the working environment. | Describe driving techniques for maximizing the safety of the working environment. | |
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 7.3 Transfer patient to air ambulance. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 7.3.a Create safe landing zone for rotary-wing aircraft. | A | A | A | A |
| List the required elements of a safe landing zone. | List the required elements of a safe landing zone. | List the required elements of a safe landing zone. | List the required elements of a safe landing zone. | |
| Describe procedure to create a safe landing zone. | Describe procedure to create a safe landing zone. | Describe procedure to create a safe landing zone. | Describe procedure to create a safe landing zone. | |
| 7.3.b Safely approach stationary rotary-wing aircraft. | A | A | A | A |
| Describe the technique for safely approaching a rotary wing aircraft. | Describe the technique for safely approaching a rotary wing aircraft. | Describe the technique for safely approaching a rotary wing aircraft. | Describe the technique for safely approaching a rotary wing aircraft. | |
| 7.3.c Safely approach stationary fixed-wing aircraft. | A | A | A | A |
| Describe the technique for safely approaching a fixed-wing aircraft. | Describe the technique for safely approaching a fixed-wing aircraft. | Describe the technique for safely approaching a fixed-wing aircraft. | Describe the technique for safely approaching a fixed-wing aircraft. | |
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 7.4 Transport patient in air ambulance. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 7.4.a Prepare patient for air medical transport. | A | S | S | S |
| Identify the unique patient care principles for air medical transport. | Identify the unique patient care principles for air medical transport. | Identify the unique patient care principles for air medical transport. | Identify the unique patient care principles for air medical transport. | |
| Describe the preparation of patient for air medical transport. | Describe the preparation of patient for air medical transport. | Describe the preparation of patient for air medical transport. | Describe the preparation of patient for air medical transport. | |
| 7.4.b Recognize the stressors of flight on patient, crew and equipment, and the implications for patient care. | N | A | A | A |
| List the environmental factors and stresses experienced in flight. | List the environmental factors and stresses experienced in flight. | Adapt to the environmental factors and stresses experienced in flight. | ||
| Describe how environmental factors and stresses may affect air medical patients. | Describe how environmental factors and stresses may affect air medical patients. | Evaluate how environmental factors and stresses may affect air medical patients. | ||
| Modify techniques of care during flight. | Modify techniques of care during flight. | Modify techniques of care during flight. |