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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Perform pre-use checks
  2. Implement planned maintenance
  3. Repair faulty equipment
  4. Orient other staff to neurophysiology equipment
  5. Evaluate neurophysiology equipment
  6. Introduce new equipment

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of

Application of neurophysiology equipment and the contraindications and complications associated with their use

Basic electrical knowledge and electrical safety requirements

Infection control policy and procedures in relation to neurophysiology equipment

Medical terminology used relevant to care and maintenance of neurophysiology equipment

Neurophysiology equipment cleaning decontamination and sterilisation procedures

Occupational health and safety procedures in relation to neurophysiology equipment

Relevant anatomy and physiology related to the setup and operation of neurophysiology equipment

The current range and use of neurophysiology equipment

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Apply knowledge of boundaries of responsibilities and refer problems to supervisor neurologist or other appropriate health professional

Comply with policies and procedures including those of OHS and infection control

Follow procedures for timely setup troubleshooting shutdown cleaning and storage of neurophysiology equipment

Identify and manage faults and problems with neurophysiology equipment

Identify the range and purpose of a range of neurophysiology equipment

Perform neurophysiology equipment cleaning and sterilisation procedures

Recognise hazards related to the use of each item of a range of neurophysiology equipment

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In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to

Calibrate and maintain equipment to required standard in accordance with manufacturers guidelines organisation policies and procedures

Communicate with maintenance engineers

Deal with conflict

Demonstrate basic training and instruction skills

Demonstrate computer skills relevant to workers role

Identify and rectify equipment problems

Solve problems including an ability to use available resources

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

Use appropriate cleaning chemicals

Use reading and writing skillsliteracy competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisationThe level of skill required involves reading and documenting technical information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals

Use reading and writing skills-literacy competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation
The level of skill required involves reading and documenting technical information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals

Work with others and display empathy with clients and relatives

Use oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation including skills in

asking questions

providing clear information

listening to and understanding workplace instructions

clarifying workplace instructions when necessary

using effective verbal and non verbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons

literacy in English or a community language depending on client group and organisation requirements

Use numeracy skills including the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations and record stock levels

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Where for reasons of safety space or access to equipment and resources assessment takes place away from the workplace the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Relevant organisation policy guidelines procedures and protocols

Method of assessment

Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting laboratory If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

Observation of work activities when providing care and maintenance of neurophysiology equipment

Observation of simulation andor role play when providing care and maintenance of neurophysiology equipment

Discussion of physical andor behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care

Authenticated transcripts of relevant educationtraining courses

Recognition of relevant lifework experience

Questioning written assessmentsprojects elearning can be used to assess knowledge

Authenticated reports of experience in providing care and maintenance of neurophysiology equipment Documentation associated with performance reviews supervisorcoordinator evaluations of work performance

Training records associated with First Aid OH Safety training OrientationInduction Training Safe Manual Handing Universal infection control procedures

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Equipment may include:

Electroencephalography (EEG) machine; digital, analogue, portable, standard, ambulatory, video

Evoked potential (EP) machine

Electromyography (EMG) machine

Machine for nerve conduction studies

Respiration, movement and tremor monitors

Electrodes

Head box

Photic stimulator

Video cassette recorders

Cameras

Checks of equipment may include:

Routine calibration daily and on each test

Full calibration monthly

Organisation policies and procedures may refer to:

Infection control

Occupational health and safety

Equipment handling and set up procedures

Maintenance procedures

Electrical hazards

Equipment care and maintenance may include:

Pen/galvanometer alignment

Sensitivity and linearity

Pen/galvanometer centring

Electrical and mechanical centring

Damping

Chart speed and time markers

Time constants / low frequency filters

High frequency filters

Noise levels and line thickness

Paper, ink and disc storage

Common mode rejection

Faulty leads

Blown globes/fuses

Computer hardware and software faults

Documentation of planned maintenance may include:

Service log of machine faults

Service log of biomedical machine safety checks

Instruction on equipment operation and in-service training on equipment may include:

Set up procedures and safety checks

Basic fault finding

Assembly and connection procedures

Preparation of equipment for use

Organisation policy and procedures