PARAMEDIC ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
NOCP Area 3: Health and Safety
| EMR | PCP | ACP | CCP | |
| GENERAL COMPETENCY 3.1 Maintain good physical and mental health. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 3.1.a Maintain balance in personal lifestyle. | X | A | A | A |
| List the components of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. | List the components of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. | List the components of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. | List the components of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. | |
| Describe personal activities / habits which promote a balanced, healthy lifestyle. | Describe personal activities / habits which promote a balanced, healthy lifestyle. | Describe personal activities / habits which promote a balanced, healthy lifestyle. | ||
| Choose personal activities/habits which promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle. | Choose personal activities/habits which promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle. | Choose personal activities/habits which promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle. | ||
| 3.1.b Develop and maintain an appropriate support system. | X | A | A | A |
| List personal support systems that promote the maintenance of physical and mental health. | List personal support systems that promote the maintenance of physical and mental health. | List personal support systems that promote the maintenance of physical and mental health. | List personal support systems that promote the maintenance of physical and mental health. | |
| Describe the benefits of a personal support system. | Describe the benefits of a personal support system. | Describe the benefits of a personal support system. | ||
| Value the benefits of a personal support system. | Value the benefits of a personal support system. | Value the benefits of a personal support system. | ||
| 3.1.c Manage stress. | X | A | A | A |
| Define ÒstressÓ. | Define ÒstressÓ. | Define ÒstressÓ. | Define ÒstressÓ. | |
| Define "stress disorder". | Define "stress disorder". | Define "stress disorder". | Define "stress disorder". | |
| List factors that typically contribute to personal stress. | Describe factors that typically contribute to personal stress. | Describe factors that typically contribute to personal stress. | Describe factors that typically contribute to personal stress. | |
| List techniques to manage stress. | Discuss techniques to manage stress. | Discuss techniques to manage stress. | Discuss techniques to manage stress. | |
| Describe the concept of critical incident stress management. | Explain the concept of critical incident stress management. | Explain the concept of critical incident stress management. | Explain the concept of critical incident stress management. | |
| Recognize behaviours suggesting a negative response to stress. | Recognize behaviours suggesting a negative response to stress. | Recognize behaviours suggesting a negative response to stress. | Recognize behaviours suggesting a negative response to stress. | |
| Choose techniques for managing personal stress. | Choose techniques for managing personal stress. | Choose techniques for managing personal stress. | ||
| 3.1.d Practice effective strategies to improve physical and mental health related to career. | X | A | A | A |
| List the effects of shift work on physical and mental health. | List the effects of shift work on physical and mental health. | List the effects of shift work on physical and mental health. | List the effects of shift work on physical and mental health. | |
| List strategies to promote physical and mental health. | Describe strategies to promote physical and mental health. | Describe strategies to promote physical and mental health. | Describe strategies to promote physical and mental health. | |
| Choose strategies to promote physical and mental health. | Choose strategies to promote physical and mental health. | Choose strategies to promote physical and mental health. | ||
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| 3.1.e Exhibit physical strength and fitness consistent with the requirements of professional practice. | S | P | P | P |
| Describe the physical capabilities required of an EMS practitioner. | Describe the physical capabilities required of an EMS practitioner. | Describe the physical capabilities required of an EMS practitioner. | Describe the physical capabilities required of an EMS practitioner. | |
| Describe strategies to develop and maintain physical strength and fitness. | Describe strategies to develop and maintain physical strength and fitness. | Describe strategies to develop and maintain physical strength and fitness. | Describe strategies to develop and maintain physical strength and fitness. | |
| Choose strategies to develop and maintain physical strength and fitness. | Choose strategies to develop and maintain physical strength and fitness. | Choose strategies to develop and maintain physical strength and fitness. | Choose strategies to develop and maintain physical strength and fitness. | |
| Demonstrate adequate strength and fitness. | Demonstrate adequate strength and fitness. | Demonstrate adequate strength and fitness. | Demonstrate adequate strength and fitness. | |
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| GENERAL COMPETENCY 3.2 Practice safe lifting and moving techniques. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 3.2.a Practice safe biomechanics. | S | P | P | P |
| Define Òsafe biomechanicsÓ. | Define Òsafe biomechanicsÓ. | Define Òsafe biomechanicsÓ. | Define Òsafe biomechanicsÓ. | |
| Describe potential injuries common to EMS practitioners. | Describe potential injuries common to EMS practitioners. | Describe potential injuries common to EMS practitioners. | Describe potential injuries common to EMS practitioners. | |
| Describe strategies to reduce risk of injury. | Describe strategies to reduce risk of injury. | Describe strategies to reduce risk of injury. | Describe strategies to reduce risk of injury. | |
| Choose strategies to reduce the risk of injury. | Choose strategies to reduce the risk of injury. | Choose strategies to reduce the risk of injury. | Choose strategies to reduce the risk of injury. | |
| Adapt proper lifting techniques. | Adapt proper lifting techniques. | Adapt proper lifting techniques. | Adapt proper lifting techniques. | |
| 3.2.b Transfer patient from various positions using applicable equipment and / or techniques. | S | P | P | P |
| List equipment for patient transfer. | List equipment for patient transfer. | List equipment for patient transfer. | List equipment for patient transfer. | |
| Describe indications for equipment use. | Describe indications for equipment use. | Describe indications for equipment use. | Describe indications for equipment use. | |
| Identify specifications of the equipment to be used, including equipment for special patient populations. | Identify specifications of the equipment to be used, including equipment for special patient populations. | Identify specifications of the equipment to be used, including equipment for special patient populations. | Identify specifications of the equipment to be used, including equipment for special patient populations. | |
| Explain techniques of transfer using specified equipment. | Explain techniques of transfer using specified equipment. | Explain techniques of transfer using specified equipment. | Explain techniques of transfer using specified equipment. | |
| Demonstrate patient transfers. | Perform patient transfers. | Perform patient transfers. | Perform patient transfers. | |
| 3.2.c Transfer patient using emergency evacuation techniques. | S | S | S | S |
| Describe situations where emergency evacuation may be required. | Describe situations where emergency evacuation may be required. | Describe situations where emergency evacuation may be required. | Describe situations where emergency evacuation may be required. | |
| Describe emergency lifting and moving techniques. | Describe emergency lifting and moving techniques. | Describe emergency lifting and moving techniques. | Describe emergency lifting and moving techniques. | |
| Describe alternative techniques and conditions for use. | Distinguish alternative techniques and conditions for use. | Distinguish alternative techniques and conditions for use. | Distinguish alternative techniques and conditions for use. | |
| Demonstrate emergency lifting and moving techniques. | Demonstrate emergency lifting and moving techniques. | Demonstrate emergency lifting and moving techniques. | Demonstrate emergency lifting and moving techniques. | |
| 3.2.d Secure patient to applicable equipment. | S | P | P | P |
| Identify safe and secure methods. | Identify safe and secure methods. | Identify safe and secure methods. | Identify safe and secure methods. | |
| Demonstrate safe and secure procedures for patient movement and transport. | Integrate safe and secure procedures for patient movement and transport. | Integrate safe and secure procedures for patient movement and transport. | Integrate safe and secure procedures for patient movement and transport. | |
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| GENERAL COMPETENCY 3.3 Create and maintain a safe work environment. | ||||
| SPECIFIC COMPETENCY | SUB COMPETENCIES | |||
| 3.3.a Assess scene for safety. | S | P | P | P |
| Define Òscene safetyÓ. | Define Òscene safetyÓ. | Define Òscene safetyÓ. | Define Òscene safetyÓ. | |
| Describe factors contributing to scene safety. | Describe factors contributing to scene safety. | Describe factors contributing to scene safety. | Describe factors contributing to scene safety. | |
| Apply techniques for assessing scene safety. | Apply techniques for assessing scene safety. | Apply techniques for assessing scene safety. | Apply techniques for assessing scene safety. | |
| Demonstrate techniques for the assessment of scene safety. | Integrate techniques for the assessment of scene safety. | Integrate techniques for the assessment of scene safety. | Integrate techniques for the assessment of scene safety. | |
| 3.3.b Address potential occupational hazards. | S | P | P | P |
| List potential occupational hazards. | List potential occupational hazards. | List potential occupational hazards. | List potential occupational hazards. | |
| Describe ways to manage occupational hazards. | Describe ways to manage occupational hazards. | Describe ways to manage occupational hazards. | Describe ways to manage occupational hazards. | |
| Demonstrate techniques to manage occupational hazards. | Adapt techniques to manage occupational hazards. | Adapt techniques to manage occupational hazards. | Adapt techniques to manage occupational hazards. | |
| 3.3.c Conduct basic extrication. | S | S | S | S |
| Describe basic, non-mechanical patient extrication principles. | Describe basic, non-mechanical patient extrication principles. | Describe basic, non-mechanical patient extrication principles. | Describe basic, non-mechanical patient extrication principles. | |
| Apply basic, non-mechanical patient extrication principles. | Apply basic, non-mechanical patient extrication principles. | Apply basic, non-mechanical patient extrication principles. | Apply basic, non-mechanical patient extrication principles. | |
| Demonstrate basic, non-mechanical extrication principles. | Integrate basic, non-mechanical extrication principles. | Integrate basic, non-mechanical extrication principles. | Integrate basic, non-mechanical extrication principles. | |
| 3.3.d Exhibit defusing and self-protection behaviours appropriate for use with patients and bystanders. | S | S | S | S |
| Describe methods of defusing. | Describe methods of defusing. | Describe methods of defusing. | Describe methods of defusing. | |
| Describe methods of self-protection. | Describe methods of self-protection. | Describe methods of self-protection. | Describe methods of self-protection. | |
| Apply methods of defusing. | Apply methods of defusing. | Apply methods of defusing. | Apply methods of defusing. | |
| Apply methods of self-protection. | Apply methods of self-protection. | Apply methods of self-protection. | Apply methods of self-protection. | |
| Choose methods of defusing and self-protection. | Choose methods of defusing and self-protection. | Choose methods of defusing and self-protection. | Choose methods of defusing and self-protection. | |
| Demonstrate methods of defusing and self-protection. | Adapt methods of defusing and self-protection. | Adapt methods of defusing and self-protection. | Adapt methods of defusing and self-protection. | |
| Apply safety precautions when dealing with patients suffering from psychiatric illnesses. | Apply safety precautions when dealing with patients suffering from psychiatric illnesses. | Apply safety precautions when dealing with patients suffering from psychiatric illnesses. | Apply safety precautions when dealing with patients suffering from psychiatric illnesses. | |
| 3.3.e Conduct procedures and operations consistent with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and hazardous materials management requirements. | A | A | A | A |
| Identify applicable legislation and regulations. | Describe applicable legislation and regulations. | Describe applicable legislation and regulations. | Describe applicable legislation and regulations. | |
| Apply regulations. | Apply regulations. | Apply regulations. | Apply regulations. | |
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| 3.3.f Practice infection control techniques. | S | P | P | P |
| Identify common routes for transmission of disease and infection. | Describe common routes for transmission of disease and infection. | Describe common routes for transmission of disease and infection. | Describe common routes for transmission of disease and infection. | |
| Define Òinfection control precautionsÓ. | Define Òinfection control precautionsÓ. | Define Òinfection control precautionsÓ. | Define Òinfection control precautionsÓ. | |
| Apply infection control precautions. | Apply infection control precautions. | Apply infection control precautions. | Apply infection control precautions. | |
| Describe the appropriate procedures for the disposal of sharps and contaminated supplies. | Describe the appropriate procedures for the disposal of sharps and contaminated supplies. | Describe the appropriate procedures for the disposal of sharps and contaminated supplies. | Describe the appropriate procedures for the disposal of sharps and contaminated supplies. | |
| Describe personal protective equipment utilized in practice. | Describe personal protective equipment utilized in practice. | Describe personal protective equipment utilized in practice. | Describe personal protective equipment utilized in practice. | |
| Integrate infection control precautions and safe handling procedures. | Integrate infection control precautions and safe handling procedures. | Integrate infection control precautions and safe handling procedures. | Integrate infection control precautions and safe handling procedures. | |
| Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment. | Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment. | Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment. | Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment. | |
| 3.3.g Clean and disinfect equipment. | S | P | P | P |
| List equipment and supplies required to clean / disinfect equipment. | List equipment and supplies required to clean / disinfect equipment. | List equipment and supplies required to clean / disinfect equipment. | List equipment and supplies required to clean / disinfect equipment. | |
| List techniques to clean and disinfect equipment. | Describe techniques to clean and disinfect equipment. | Describe techniques to clean and disinfect equipment. | Describe techniques to clean and disinfect equipment. | |
| Demonstrate correct equipment cleaning and disinfecting techniques. | Demonstrate correct equipment cleaning and disinfecting techniques. | Demonstrate correct equipment cleaning and disinfecting techniques. | Demonstrate correct equipment cleaning and disinfecting techniques. | |
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| 3.3.h Clean and disinfect work environment. | A | P | P | P |
| List equipment and supplies required to clean and disinfect work environment. | List equipment and supplies required to clean and disinfect work environment. | List equipment and supplies required to clean and disinfect work environment. | List equipment and supplies required to clean and disinfect work environment. | |
| Describe methods to clean and disinfect work environment. | Describe methods to clean and disinfect work environment. | Describe methods to clean and disinfect work environment. | Describe methods to clean and disinfect work environment. | |
| Demonstrate correct cleaning and disinfecting techniques. | Demonstrate correct cleaning and disinfecting techniques. | Demonstrate correct cleaning and disinfecting techniques. | ||
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