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?
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Prepare spirometer and materials for use
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Check cleanliness and functionality of spirometer and other materials Completed |
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Validate or calibrate spirometer in accordance with manufacturer specifications Completed |
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Prepare client for procedure
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Greet client courteously and identify self Completed |
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Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures Completed |
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Obtain, read, and accurately record client information, in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Identify and responds to contraindications for performing spirometry within scope of own job role Completed |
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Obtain clarifications from requesting health professional when necessary Completed |
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Take accurate client measurements, consider other inputs and calculate reference values from established value sets Completed |
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Seat client correctly for procedure Completed |
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Perform spirometry
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Initialise equipment to commence recording and recordadditional information Completed |
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Coach client through procedure with the provision of continuous instruction, encouragement and reassurance Completed |
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Observe client throughout the procedure for ability to continue Completed |
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Identify recording as technically correct Completed |
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Provide client with feedback on performance Completed |
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Repeat spirometry as necessary to comply with current standards for repeatability Completed |
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Make technically acceptable measurements according to current standards Completed |
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Select indices for report in accordance with current standards Completed |
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Identify the need for administration of a bronchodilator in accordance with current standards and medical officer request Completed |
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Allow sufficient time for peak effect from bronchodilator and repeat spirometry Completed |
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Identify and respond to clinical emergenciesin accordance with organisation emergency procedures Completed |
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Complete spirometry measurement
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Assist client as required on completion of procedure Completed |
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Review follow up arrangements with client Completed |
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Respond appropriately to client’s questions Completed |
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Dispose of or clean materials in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, and infection control guidelines Completed |
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Clean, restock and store equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines Completed |
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Complete report to technically acceptable standards, provide a provisional interpretation of results and forward to physician for final interpretation Completed |
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Forward report and interpretation to requesting medical officer Completed |
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Enter details of client and test completed on to database and/or hospital information system Completed |
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