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Significance and Use
4.1 This guide is intended for use by those responsible for the development and implementation of training programs, that include competency evaluation, for triage in the prehospital environment.
4.2 This guide is not intended to be used by itself, but as a component of Guide F1288.
4.3 This guide acknowledges many types of individuals with varying levels of emergency medical training. It also establishes a minimum training standard and encourages the addition of optional knowledge, skill, and attitudinal objectives.
4.4 A vital role in the development and operational application of triage is that of medical control. This guide should be used by medical directors in the determination of operational and medical protocols for use during MCIs and coordinated with those who are responsible for training.
4.5 At the beginning of the program, students shall be informed of the course objectives and requirements for successful completion.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers minimum requirements for the training and evaluation of individuals who perform triage at an emergency medical incident involving multiple casualties in a prehospital environment.
1.2 All training will be in accordance with Guide F1653.
1.3 Included in this guide is a standard for knowledge and skill evaluation.
1.4 Operating within the framework of this guide may expose personnel to hazardous materials, procedures, and equipment. For additional information see Practice F1031 and Guides F1219, F1253, F1285, F1288, F1453, and F1489.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see the document cited in Footnote 3.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1031 Practice for Training the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
F1177 Terminology Relating to Emergency Medical Services
F1219 Guide for Training the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) to Perform Patient Initial and Detailed Assessment
F1285 Guide for Training the Emergency Medical Technician to Perform Patient Examination Techniques
F1288 Guide for Planning for and Response to a Multiple Casualty Incident
F1453 Guide for Training and Evaluation of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care
F1653 Guide for Scope of Performance of Triage in a Prehospital Environment
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 03.100.30 (Management of human resources); 11.160 (First aid)
UNSPSC Code
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DOI: 10.1520/F1654-95R20
Citation Format
ASTM F1654-95(2020), Standard Guide for Training and Evaluation of Individuals Who Are Responsible for or Perform Triage in a Prehospital Environment, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2020, www.astm.org
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