Assessor Resource
HLTAN405D
Provide assistance during an emergency
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Work is performed under the direction of the anaesthetist and requires broad knowledge, a range of well-developed skills and the ability to develop and apply solutions to a range of predictable and unpredictable problems. Individuals use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs
The unit includes assisting the anaesthetist in the management of the client's airway, including the removal of artificial airways, and assisting in the preparation and administration of a limited range of drugs (in accordance with national and state/territory legislation and organisation policies) which have been prescribed by the anaesthetist. It also includes providing assistance to the anaesthetist in monitoring and responding to changes or lack of changes in the client's condition during emergence phase of anaesthesia
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Policy Documents, organisation policies and procedures, and infection control guidelines
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to clinical emergencies and to initiate and perform basic or advanced life support
The unit includes the skills and knowledge required to assist the anaesthetist during an anaesthetic emergency
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