NVIC 05-04 Task 1.4.B

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).

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).

MMA Method

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

Successfully complete MMA Assessment MFA-1M4B Use a AED