MMA Assessment MFA-1M4D

Condition

In a graded practical exercise, given an adult manikin designed for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation,

Performance requirement

Behavior	Standard
demonstrate airway-management techniques and management of a choking or obstructed airway in an unconscious victim.	demonstrate, according to standards of the American Heart Association: a. assessing (look, listen, feel); b. laying victim on his or her back; c. attempting rescue breathing, repositioning head if necessary; d. if airway blocked, performing appropriate (adult, child, infant) CPR (no abdominal thrusts or mouth sweeps); and e. continuing until airway cleared.

Behavior

Standard

The student will:

During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

demonstrate airway-management techniques and management of a choking or obstructed airway in an unconscious victim.

demonstrate, according to standards of the American Heart Association:

a. assessing (look, listen, feel);
b. laying victim on his or her back;
c. attempting rescue breathing, repositioning head if necessary;
d. if airway blocked, performing appropriate (adult, child, infant) CPR (no abdominal thrusts or mouth sweeps); and
e. continuing until airway cleared.

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.D Manage obstructed airway in an unconscious victim