Optional Units - Cache

MPII 002: Managing paediatric illness and injuryMPII 002: Managing paediatric illness and injuryUnit reference J/600/2037 Level 2Credit value 1 GLH 10Unit aimThe purpose of the unit is for the learner to attain knowledge and practicalcompetences required to deal with the range of paediatric illnesses andinjuries contained in this unit.Learner name:CACHE Centre no:CACHE PIN:ULN:Learning outcomesThe learner will:Assessment criteriaThe learner can:Evidencerecorde.g. pagenumber &methodAssessorjudgementachievedInitial and dateSimulation is permitted for this unit but assessment criteria 1.4 and 2.2 must be assessed in arealistic simulated environment by a vocationally competent assessor qualified to makeassessment decisions. This means that the assessor must be capable of carrying out the fullrequirements within the competency of this unit.1. Be able to provide first aidto an infant and a child witha suspected fracture and adislocation.1.1. Describe the common types offractures.1.2. Describe how to manage afracture.1.3. Describe how to manage adislocation.1.4. Demonstrate the application ofa support sling and anelevation sling.2. Be able to provide first aidto an infant and a child witha head, a neck and a backinjury.2.1. Describe how to recognise andmanage head injuriesincluding:• concussion• skull fracture• cerebral compression.2.2. Demonstrate how to manage asuspected spinal injury.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 215