Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTAN507C, 'Provide assistance in anaesthetic related procedures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide assistance in anaesthetic related procedures' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare client and equipment for anaesthetic related procedure | 1.1 Check anaesthetist's requirements 1.2 Select equipment and materials and prepare correctly and safely in accordance with infection control and other relevant guidelines 1.3 Document anaesthetic accountable items 1.4 Check individual needs of the client and complete action to meet those needs 1.5 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist as directed to position the client for the procedure 1.6 Take all necessary precautions to prevent cross-infection and avoid adverse events 1.7 Check surgical requirements that may impact on the anaesthetic procedure |
2. Monitor the performance of equipment and materials used | 2.1 Ensure equipment is in working order and service records are current 2.2 Ensure warning devices are switched on, tested and are registering that the equipment is safe 2.3 Observe equipment and materials whilst in use and take immediate action if fault develops to avoid danger to equipment, clients and staff 2.4 Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment and materials 2.5 Check sterility of equipment and materials 2.6 Maintain standby presence |
3. Provide assistance to the anaesthetist to complete the anaesthetic related procedures | 3.1 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist as required throughout the procedure 3.2 Check client's physiological parameters when required or as directed by anaesthetist 3.3 Identify, validate and report deviations from acceptable limits of the client's physiological parameters to the medical practitioner 3.4 Report signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction to the anaesthetist in line with consistent practice and procedures 3.5 Provide assistance to dress and secure invasive device into position in line with consistent practice and procedure 3.6 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard precautions 3.7 Correctly position and calibrate transducers |
4. Restore equipment and environment at completion of procedure | 4.1 Clean, disinfect or sterilise equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines and manufacturer's instructions 4.2 Manage faulty equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's guidelines. 4.3 Dispose of disposable items in accordance with waste management policies 4.4 Handle soiled linen in accordance with infection control guidelines 4.5 Restock consumables 4.6 Clean and restore the environment 4.7 Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with infection control policy or organisation policies and procedures. |
5. Assist with connection/ disconnection of client to/from ventilation equipment | 5.1 Select ventilation equipment and materials and prepare correctly and safely and in accordance with infection control and other relevant guidelines 5.2 Set ventilation modes and parameters and ensure warning devices are switched on, tested and are registering that the equipment is safe. 5.3 Observe equipment whilst in use and take action immediately if fault develops to avoid danger to equipment, clients and staff 5.4 Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment 5.5 Check client's physiological parameters when required or as directed by anaesthetist 5.6 Identify, validate and report deviations from acceptable limits of physiological parameters to the medical practitioner 5.7 Signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction are reported to the Anaesthetist in line with consistent practice and procedure |