Assessor Resource

HLTDEFHC407C
Perform basic clinical procedures

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency is applicable to Australian Defence Force (ADF) Health Care Providers

Clinical procedures that are outside the health care provider's scope of practice are covered by:

HLTDEFHC402B Assist with clinical procedures

This unit covers the competency required to perform basic clinical procedure for a client as part of a treatment plan or as part of a health promotion program

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the work

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the work context, the assessment environment should represent work conditions as closely as possible

Assessment must be conducted on the following clinical procedures on at least three occasions:

establishing intravenous infusion access

performing basic sterile wound dressing

performing eye irrigation

removing wound sutures or staples

Resource implications:

Assessment requires access to:

client requiring a clinical procedure

appropriate equipment to conduct the clinical procedure

relevant organisation policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols

relevant professional bodies' policies and guidelines on the performance of clinical procedures

manufacturers' specifications for the use and storage of equipment

Consistency in performance:

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of clinical assessments that could be expected in the workplace

Context of assessment:

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace. Procedure involving establishing intravenous infusion access is to be assessed on a human subject

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units:

This unit may be assessed independently, but holistic assessment with other clinical units is encouraged

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Factors affecting clinical procedure

Performing clinical procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant clinical procedure

Relevant abbreviations and symbols

Relevant anatomy and physiology to enable procedure performance to be accurate and of minimum risk to clients

Pathophysiology and disease processes

Principles of wound care

Requirements for accurate preforming of clinical procedures

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Accurately record information

Communicate effectively with client regarding the procedures and the outcomes of the procedures

Interpret and understand the significance of findings

Know own limitations in clinical procedures sufficient to safeguard the client

Perform basic clinical procedures within own scope of practice and limits of authority and to make referral as required

In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Ask questions

Interpret data and record client results

Listen to and comprehend workplace instructions, and clarify workplace instructions when necessary

Operate equipment correctly and in accordance with manufacturers' specifications

Perform accurate clinical procedures

Plan daily work routine

Provide clear information

Read and document clinical information

Record information relevant to the procedure

Relate to a range of people from a range of cultural, linguistic, social and ethnic backgrounds, and a range of physical and intellectual abilities

Solve problems

Use available resources

Work with others and display empathy with client and carers

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Clinical procedures may include:

Establishing intravenous infusion access

Performing basic sterile wound dressing and bindings

Performing eye irrigation

Removing wound sutures and staples

Shortening and removing wound drains

Apply and remove plaster casting (short arm/short leg)

Apply preventative sports strapping (ankle/thumbs/fingers)

Environment is assessed may include:

Adequate lighting

Health care practitioner's specified needs

Suitable climate

Suitable client privacy

Equipment may include:

Axillary crutches/forearm crutches

Plaster oscillating saws

Plaster spreaders

Plaster shears

Bowl and clinical containers

Dressing instruments

Dressing trolley

Examination bed

Pen light torch

Surgical lighting

Consumables may include:

Alcohol cleansing wipes

Bandages and dressing application aids

Cotton buds

Disposable gloves

Examination gowns

Goggles/protective eyewear

Half-sheet for draping

Hazard bags for infection control

Instrument cleaning supplies

Irrigation solution

Ophthalmic irrigation solution

Pre-packed commercial dressing packs

Sharps containers

Sterile gauze

Stitch cutter/staple remover

Wound dressings

Confidentiality of client information may be ensured by:

Adherence to Privacy Act

Information disclosed to an appropriate person consistent with the responsibility of this position

Legal and ethical requirements

Secure location for written records

Treatment room with privacy

Personal hygiene and infection control procedures may include:

Australian and state standards and legislation

Industry standards

Organisation procedures

Standard precautions such as hand washing procedures

Direct instructions from supervisor

Clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures may include:

Clinical standards (state and national)

Industry professional bodies

Industry standards (state and national)

Organisation

Privacy Act

Relevant state/territory WHS bodies

Preparing the client may include:

Correctly positioning

Performing surgical cleanse of the area

Performing a surgical prep

Removing clothing

Removing dressings and bindings

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess environment for suitability to conduct a clinical procedure 
Establish sterile field in accordance with aseptic principles and infection control if required 
Select and assemble equipment, consumables and documentation in accordance with health care practitioner's instructions/preferences, organisation policy, procedures and manufacturer's specifications 
Arrange equipment in order of use 
Ensure emergency equipment and procedures are in place and ready for use 
Use personal protective equipment as required 
Explain clinical procedure clearly and simply to the client to clarify its purpose and process 
Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns 
Gain informed consent from client in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures 
Assure and maintain confidentiality of client information 
Prepare client in accordance with health care practitioner's instructions, organisation policies and procedures 
Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures to reduce risk of infection in accordance with organisation policy, procedures and manufacturer's specifications 
Use equipment and consumables safely and in accordance with the needs of the procedure and the maintenance of sterility 
Conduct clinical procedures in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures 
Ensure personal movement around a sterile field conforms with aseptic principles to avoid contamination of the sterile field 
Rectify any contamination of sterile field 
Realise unsuccessful procedures and refer and or seek assistance 
Monitor client for complications during the procedure 
Respond to emergency situations in accordance with health care practitioner's instructions, organisation policies and procedures 
Explain outcomes of clinical procedure clearly and simply to the client 
Record outcomes in a way that can be interpreted readily by others and according to clinic guidelines, organisation policies and procedures 
Clean and/or dispose of equipment and consumables in accordance with manufacturers' requirements and infection control policy 
Store equipment and consumables in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 
Make arrangements for client review and document according to clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures 

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