MFA Task 1.4.B

Use a AED

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 05-04 Task 1.4.B , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board

AFA-X1.12 Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia
Condition Behavior Standard

In a graded practical exercise, given an adult manikin designed for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, simulating a patient in pulseless V-tach, V-tach over the maximum rate, or V-fib, and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED),

the candidate will demonstrate the proper set-up and simulate the use of an AED.

The candidate correctly demonstrates, according to standards of the American Heart Association;

a. attaching AED to pulseless victim over 12 years-of-age and 90 pounds;
b. activating AED according to operating procedures; and
c. stating the circumstances under which CPR may be terminated (victim revived, unsafe to continue, too exhausted to continue, relieved by competent provider).