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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Confirm collection requirements | 1.1 Greet client courteously and identify self 1.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures 1.3 Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for required collection 1.4 Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 1.5 Explain collection procedure to client 1.6 Obtain consent for collection procedure from client |
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2. Prepare for skin puncture blood collection | 2.1 Confirm method and site of collection based on correct interpretation of clinical request and age of client 2.2 Select equipment to ensure the collection meets test and organisational requirements 2.3 Provide clear advice about the procedure to client or carer 2.4 Use appropriate warming device to safely prepare site as required in accordance with documented organisation procedure 2.5 Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector, using supportive holding techniques 2.6 Identify when assistance may be needed and seek help if required 2.7 Determine minimum volumes of blood required according to testing organisation’s requirements and volume limits based on client age and weight |
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3. Draw blood | 3.1 Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure 3.2 Clean site with approved cleansing agent and allow to air dry prior to collection 3.3 Puncture the skin in the appropriate location, using an approved lancet appropriate to site selected and client age 3.4 Collect capillary blood sample into appropriate collection containers devices to ensure sample integrity and correct order of draw in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines 3.5 Mix sample by gentle inversion, maintaining sample integrity as required 3.6 Following collection, apply pressure to puncture site until site has stopped bleeding 3.7 Observe client before, during and after collection for potential adverse effects and respond according to procedure |
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4. Follow post-blood collection procedures | 4.1 Accurately label blood collection tubes in front of client with time and date of collection, client details and other required information following regulatory and organisational guidelines 4.2 Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures 4.3 Confirm information accuracy with client or carer 4.4 Confirm that site has stopped bleeding after appropriate time lapse and apply wound dressing 4.5 Complete other collection documentation in accordance with organisation procedures 4.6 Prepare collected samples for transit or storeaccording to test requirements |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
followed established technical, infection control and safety procedures and collected blood using skin puncture from at least 3 different people of varying ages
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
legal and ethical considerations for capillary blood collection, and how these are applied in organisations:
children in the workplace
duty of care
informed consent
mandatory reporting
privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
records management
supportive holding for procedures (limitations)
work role boundaries
boundaries of responsibilities
capillary blood collection role in different contexts, and situations where skin puncture is the most appropriate collection technique
sources of blood sample requests
work health and safety
standard infection control requirements for clinical procedures:
hand hygiene
use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
avoiding contact with bodily fluids
needle stick injury considerations
waste disposal
industry terminology used in skin puncture blood collection:
equipment
procedures
abbreviations
skin puncture sites
clinical history and medication details
key aspects of human anatomy and physiology in relation to the skin, vascular, arterial and nervous system relevant to capillary collections
clinical risks of capillary blood collection procedures and procedures designed to minimise those risks
factors which may affect the chemical analysis of blood and impact on collection:
appropriate times to collect
impact of drugs
timing of last dose
required fasting times
protecting the integrity of the specimen
techniques for blood collection through skin puncture
features, functions and use of skin puncture blood collection equipment:
approved lancets
cleansing solutions and swabs
collection tubes (microtainers)
dressings
blood sample handling, processing, transit and storage methods
requirements for selection and collection into tubes with variable additives:
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
lithium/sodium heparin
fluoride oxalate
separation gel
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
sharps containers
bio waste bins
alcohol wipes
dressings
PPE
hand hygiene facilities
documented collection procedures for the candidate to follow
modelling of industry operating conditions, including:
interactions with clients and carers from general public
presence of situations requiring problem solving in non-routine situations
supervision of candidate’s work activities by a person currently working in a phlebotomist role for at least 18 hours in a fortnight time period
The following aspect of the performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to demonstration in the workplace or with members of the general public:
capillary blood collection technique
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.