Work will be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving routine and non-routine methods and procedures which require the exercise of some discretion and judgement

Sleep studies are commonly conducted in hospitals and private clinics

All activities are carried out in accordance with organisation policies, procedures and infection control guidelines

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Set up diagnostic room

1.1 Correctly select and prepare equipment and materials

1.2 Ensure equipment and materials are clean/disinfected/sterile and functioning correctly

1.3 Re stock materials as required

1.4 Report stock deficiencies and maintenance requirements to supervisor

2. Set up monitoring room

2.1 Check and calibrate acquisition equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.2 Enter client details into acquisition equipment

3. Review list of clients

3.1 Review list of clients and identify any special needs

3.2 Allocate client's rooms according to needs

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:

Cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation techniques and their application to sleep study equipment

Confidentiality requirements of client information

Electrical safety

Electronics and instrumentation knowledge relevant to equipment used for sleep studies

Infection control policies, including standard and additional precautions relevant to sleep studies

Manual handling techniques

Occupational health and safety procedures in relation to equipment used for sleep studies

Principles of function, usage, indications, limitations and care of equipment required for sleep studies

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

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

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

Document and communicate faults and hazards to supervisor

Identify and prepare equipment for use in sleep studies

Identify equipment faults and perform minor repairs

Recognise hazards related to the use of equipment in sleep studies

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:

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Deal with conflict

Demonstrate basic computer skills relevant to equipment used for sleep studies

Prepare equipment for use in sleep studies in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

Solve problems including an ability to use available resources

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues, including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

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 preparing an environment for sleep studies

Observation of simulation and/or role play when an preparing environment for sleep studies

Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care

Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses

Recognition of relevant life/work experience

Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge

Authenticated reports of experience in preparing an environment for sleep studies (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)

Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction 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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units:

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:

HLTSL402C Prepare client for sleep study procedure

HLTSL403C Perform diagnostic sleep study

HLTSL404C Perform treatment sleep study

Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged

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 and materials may include:

Intercom system

Electrodes

Paste

Cables

Video equipment

Transducers

Skin preparation material

Resuscitation equipment

Pulse oximeter

Transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitor

Supplemental oxygen

Gauze swabs

Surgical tape

Cotton buds

Acquisition equipment may be:

Computerised (digitised)

Analogue

Client details may include:

Name

Address

Date of birth

Medical record number

Type of test

Height

Weight

Blood pressure

Neck circumference

Current medications

Clients may include:

Infants

Children

Adolescents

Adults

Elderly

Special needs may include:

Neuromuscular disorders

Insulin dependent diabetes

Parkinson's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

Claustrophobia

Medical conditions requiring nursing care

Other conditions requiring additional monitoring

This unit contains Employability Skills