MFA-1M2A

Immobilize a victim with a spinal injury

Condition

In a graded practical exercise, given a simulated non-critical patient, use of a cervical immobilization device, a long spine board, and a team of rescuers,

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

properly immobilize the patient's spine.

perform, within 20 minutes and in proper sequence, all of the following:

a. stabilize cervical spine;
b. select and applies appropriate size cervical spine-immobilization device;
c. maintain cervical alignment and traction while directing a team performing a log-roll onto a long spine board; and
d. demonstrate securing the patient to a long spine board, securing the torso, then the head.

Note: This assessment supports KUP AFA-X1.05, and is assessed in PE-0032 STCW Medical Care Provider.