Assessor Resource
HLTAN509B
Monitor medications in the anaesthetic environment
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 competency 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
Administration of anaesthesia may occur in various locations within the hospital environment e.g. operating theatres, emergency department, intensive care unit (ICU), radiology department
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists policy documents, organisation policies, procedures and infection control guidelines
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of anaesthetic technicians to assist in the monitoring of a limited range of drugs (in accordance with national and state/territory legislation and organisation policies) which have been prescribed by the anaesthetist
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