Perform home based assessments for sleep studies

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 HLTSL408C, 'Perform home based assessments for sleep studies'.
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 client for procedure

1.1 Verify request for procedure verified

1.2 Review client's medical records and action relevant results as required

1.3 Review client's pathology results and action as required

1.4 Reassure client, explain procedure and obtain client consent/agreement as required

1.5 Provide opportunities for client ask questions and discuss areas of concern

1.6 Instruct client on the use of the equipment

2. Prepare equipment and materials for procedure

2.1 Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean and in working order

2.2 Perform required equipment calibrations

2.3 Complete documentation at commencement of procedure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Complete overnight procedure

3.1 Terminate recording

3.2 Remove EEG leads and electrodes from client and wash paste/gel off

3.3 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure

3.4 Ascertain and document client's assessment of their sleep quality

3.5 Provide reassurance to client

3.6 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results

3.7 Clean, disinfect and store equipment according to organisation policy and procedure, infection control guidelines and manufacturer's instructions

3.8 Re stock equipment and materials

3.9 Clean and restore environment

4. Restore equipment

4.1 Store leads are stored in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines

4.2 Dispose of disposable electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures, taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

4.3 Re stock equipment and materials


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTSL408C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT41907 - Certificate IV in Sleep Technology
  • SIR40112 - Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy