MMA Assessment MFA-1M4B

Condition

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),

Performance requirement

Behavior	Standard
demonstrate the proper set-up and simulate the use of an AED.	correctly demonstrate, 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).

Behavior

Standard

The student will:

During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

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

correctly demonstrate, 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).

Location

Assessed in PE‑0032 STCW Medical Care Provider.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

AFA-X1.12

NVIC Tasks

NVIC 05-04 Task 1.4.B Use a AED