Apply medical first aid in case of emergency

Description

Take immediate action if you encounter a diving accident or other medical emergency; identify the injuries due to the immersion accident and decide whether to contact medical emergency staff; minimise risk of further harm; support specialised medical staff.

Alternative labels

applying medical first aid in case of emergency
applying hyperbaric accident or urgency medical first aid
apply emergency medical first aid
apply hyperbaric accident or urgency medical first aid
medical first aid applying in case of emergency
applying medical first aid in case of hyperbaric accident or urgency
applying emergency medical first aid
medical first aid applying in case of hyperbaric accident or urgency

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Apply medical first aid in case of emergency is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Harvest diver: Harvest divers perform extraction and collection of marine resources, such as algae, coral, razor shells, sea urchins and sponges, in a safe, competent and responsible manner to a depth of 12 metres, using apnoea diving techniques as well as air supply equipment from the surface, open-circuit.

Optional skill

Apply medical first aid in case of emergency is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Apply medical first aid in case of emergency – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022