EFA Task 4.3.A

List the reasons for not changing the position of a patient

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 4.3.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency.

BFA-X1.3 Knowledge of immediate measures to take in cases of emergency, including the ability to: .1 position the casualty

Condition Behavior Standard

When asked on a written examination to list the reasons for not changing the position of a patient,

the candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the reasons for not changing the position of a patient.


The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the reason or reasons for not changing the position of a patient, such as the possibility of:

  1. Causing further injury or aggravating other internal injuries; and
  2. The existence of a spinal cord injury.