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 sleep study and monitoring 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 sleep and monitoring equipment

Medical terminology used relevant to the workers role

Occupational health and safety procedures in relation to sleep and monitoring equipment

Relevant anatomy and physiology related to the setup and operation of sleep study and monitoring equipment

The current range and use of sleep study and monitoring equipment

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Apply sleep study and monitoring equipment cleaning procedures

Follow procedures for timely setup troubleshooting shutdown cleaning and storage of sleep study and monitoring equipment

Identify faults and problems with sleep study and monitoring equipment

Identify the range and purpose of a range of sleep study and monitoring equipment

Perform minor maintenance procedures

Recognise hazards related to the use of each item of a range of sleep and monitoring equipment

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

Communicate with health professionals

Communicate with maintenance engineers

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Deal with conflict

Demonstrate basic training and instruction skills

Identify and rectify equipment problems

Solve problems including an ability to use available resources

Use appropriate cleaning chemicals

Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations recording stock levels and statistical information

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

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

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

Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill that involves reading and documenting clinical information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals

Work with others and display empathy with client and relatives

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 sleep study and monitoring equipment

Observation of simulation andor role play when providing care and maintenance of sleep study and monitoring 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 sleep study and monitoring 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

Safety checks of equipment may include:

Sleep study and monitoring equipment may include:

Organisation policies and procedures may refer to:

Equipment problems may include:

Documentation of planned maintenance may include:

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

Evaluation of equipment may include: