Conduct screening hearing tests for children

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 HLTAU501C, 'Conduct screening hearing tests for children'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for screening tests

1.1 Ensure information, including required forms are accessible and ready for use

1.2 Assess the environment for screening test suitability

1.3 Check equipment and attachments for assessments and ensure they are calibrated ready for use

1.4 Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used if required

2. Establish a positive relationship with the client

2.1 Explain the test procedure clearly and simply to the client

2.2 Gain informed consent from client where applicable

2.3 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns

2.4 Identify and meet special needs of client

2.5 Maintain confidentiality of client information

3. Conduct otoscopy

3.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures

3.2 Conduct otoscopy to produce valid, reliable and accurate results and in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

3.3 Identify contra-indications for proceeding with further screening tests

3.4 Make referral to appropriate agency for further assessment and treatment if required

4. Conduct further screening hearing tests

4.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures

4.2 Conduct screening hearing tests to produce valid, reliable and accurate results and in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

4.3 Take steps maximise test accuracy, validity and reliability

4.4 Conduct a re-test if test results are unreliable

4.5 Record results in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

5. Review test results with client and their carer

5.1 Examine results to determine outcome of screening test

5.2 Communicate outcome of tests clearly and simply to the client and their carer

5.3 Discuss options for further tests with client

5.4 Give the client/carer the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern

5.5 Record, document and file in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

6. Refer client to appropriate facility

6.1 Make referral to appropriate agency for detailed assessment if client fails screening test

6.2 Establish contact with referral facility and key client information provided

6.3 Discuss relevant issues and concerns with relevant personnel at facility

6.4 Follow up referral with facility to ensure continuity of case management

7. Clean and store equipment

7.1 Clean and/or dispose of equipment in accordance with manufacturers' requirements and infection control procedures

7.2 Store equipment and attachments in accordance with organisation policy and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTAU501C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT41307 - Certificate IV in Audiometric Assessment