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

Contraindications for attendants and clients undergoing compression

Correct valve alignment on chamber and control panel compressors and storage cylinders

Function of a compression chamber

Function of electrical and communication systems

Function of gas analysing systems

Function of valves and regulators

Key elements to prepare a compression chamber

Legal and regulatory requirements

Medical terminology related to clients who may be undergoing compression relevant to preparing a compression chamber for operation

Operational procedures relating to compression chambers

Pathophysiology and the interrelationship with compression and decompression relevant to operating a compression chamber

Relevance of operational test on all equipment

Safety proceduresactions in event of an emergency related to compression chambers

Systems diagrams

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Comply with industry standards and guidelines

Comply with organisation policies and procedures including those of OHS and infection control

Safely prepare the hyperbaric chamber

Identify and respond correctly to contraindications for compression before compression commences

Identify the steps that must be taken to ensure that equipment is safe

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

Apply confidentiality requirements in relation to client information

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Deal with conflict

Interpret gas systems diagrams

Operate all compression chamber systems

Operate the built in breathing system

Prepare a compression chamber safely

Solve problems including an ability to use available resources

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations recording stock levels and statistical information

Use oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation including skills in

asking questions

providing clear information

listening to and understanding workplace instructions

clarifying workplace instructions when necessary

effective verbal and non verbal communication with a range of internal and external persons

competence in English or a community language depending on client group and organisation requirements

Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill required for reading and documenting technical information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals

Work with others and display empathy with clients and relatives

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

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Evidence of compliance with industry standards and guidelines

Relevant organisation policy guidelines procedures and protocols

Method of assessment

Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting laboratory If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision

Observation of work activities when preparing a multiplace hyperbaric chamber

Observation of simulation andor role play when preparing a multiplace hyperbaric chamber

Discussion of physical andor behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care

Authenticated transcripts of relevant educationtraining courses

Recognition of relevant lifework experience

Questioning written assessmentsprojects elearning can be used to assess knowledge

Authenticated reports of experience in preparing multiplace hyperbaric chamber Documentation associated with performance reviews supervisorcoordinator evaluations of work performance

Training records associated with First Aid OH Safety training OrientationInduction Training Safe Manual Handing Universal infection control procedures

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following units

HLTHYC Operate multiplace hyperbaric chamber

HLTHY402C Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber

HLTHYC Conduct post compression routines

HLTHY403C Conduct post compression routines

HLTHYC Implement emergency procedures for hyperbaric chambers

HLTHY404C Implement emergency procedures for hyperbaric chambers

This unit can be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged

Pre-compression checklist may include:

Flammable items may include:

Gas analysers must include:

Auxiliary power may include:

Alarm indicators may include:

Correct gas may include:

Secondary gas supply may include:

Equipment and materials must include:

Equipment and materials may include:

Treatment plan may include:

Attendants: