NVIC Method

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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: .6 rescue and transport a casualty

Condition Behavior Standard

Given a rescue mannequin or a volunteer patient, when asked to demonstrate one or more generally accepted practices to prepare patient for spinal immobilization

the candidate, uses a rescue mannequin or volunteer patient to demonstrate one or more generally accepted practices to prepare patient for spinal immobilization.


Using the rescue mannequin or volunteer patient, the candidate, in 10 minutes or less, correctly demonstrates one or more generally accepted practices to prepare a patient for spinal immobilization

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 08-14 Task 4.8.D , MMA students must:

  • Successfully complete MMA Assessment EFA-4B8D Demonstrate preparing patient for spinal immobilization