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?
Prepare electrocardiography (ECG) machine for use
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Check ECG machine against a checklist before each use for good electrical working order, for cleanliness, calibration, and for correct settings Completed |
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Check ECG machine to ensure that it is maintained according to the AS 3551 Technical Management Program for Medical Devices Completed |
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Prepare client and attach ECG leads
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Correctly identify, reassure and inform client, regarding the ECG procedure Completed |
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Record client information eg name, medical record number, date and time, and whether client has chest pain or is pain free Completed |
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Position client for the attachment of leads Completed |
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Attach leads according to procedure manual, and correct lead placement is double checked Completed |
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Produce ECG trace according to the documented procedures
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Label leads as they are recorded, and record if a filter is used Completed |
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Record lead 2 'rhythm strip', being of a length prearranged with the requesting practitioner Completed |
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Produce trace eliminating sources of interference and maintaining a straight base line Completed |
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Clean client's chest and ECG electrodes on completion of procedure Completed |
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Forward trace to cardiologist for reading Completed |
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Recognise and manage common ECG interference patterns
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Identify and manage electrical interference Completed |
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Identify and manage skeletal muscle tremor Completed |
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Identify and manage excessive muscle activity Completed |
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Identify and manage a wandering baseline Completed |
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