The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Make initial client assessment
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Conduct pre-planning before arrival at scene based on information communicated in request for service Completed |
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Conduct scene survey according to local ambulance standard operation procedure Completed |
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Conduct primary survey according to local ambulance standard operation procedure Completed |
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Check and monitor vital signs in accordance with local ambulance standard operation procedure Completed |
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Obtain history of the event Completed |
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Conduct secondary survey, incorporating a systematic physical examination of the whole body Completed |
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Identify chief complaints, including pattern and mechanism of illness or injury as a basis for prioritising treatment Completed |
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Obtain client's medical history to ensure appropriate treatment is selected Completed |
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Determine client's potential or actual time criticality versus transport criticality Completed |
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Assess transport requirements and appropriate destination, considering client's condition and the type of resources needed to ensure that requirements of urgency and client care are met Completed |
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Plan basic out-of-hospital client care
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Establish priorities of care based on initial client assessment according to local ambulance standard operation procedure Completed |
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Develop contingency plans based on mechanisms of injury and potential for client deterioration according to local ambulance standard operation procedure Completed |
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Implement basic client care procedures
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Commence all client care procedures and drug therapies within the individual's level of expertise and authority to practise and limits of the local ambulance clinical practice guidelines/protocols Completed |
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Where the situation or client's condition requires treatment that is outside the scope or authority to practise of the attending officer, immediately recognise the need for assistance and seek help Completed |
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Correctly operate ambulance equipment as required for client management according to manufacturer/supplier's instructions and local clinical guidelines/protocols Completed |
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Implement client care techniques in accordance with infection control procedures and techniques Completed |
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Use safe lifting and client handling techniques in accordance with WHS requirements and organisation policy and procedures Completed |
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Monitor basic client care and modify as required
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Re-assess client and presenting conditions at appropriate intervals and modify treatment as required according to local ambulance standard operation procedure Completed |
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Modify drug therapy noting effectiveness of treatment regime and amend according to client's condition Completed |
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Identify and initiate need for advanced levels of intervention and action Completed |
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Hand over client requiring basic care
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Document relevant client details according to local ambulance standard operation procedure Completed |
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Maintain client confidentiality at all times Completed |
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Ensure documentation for handover procedures conveys all necessary information Completed |
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Convey information appropriately to those individuals involved in ongoing client care to facilitate understanding and optimise continuing care Completed |
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Maintain client care until responsibility for client care is taken over by staff of the receiving agency Completed |
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