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

Importance and potential impact of the quality of the donation

Reasons for careful selection of tissue components

Selection procedure

Testing procedures

Tissue storage and transportation processes and ramifications

Understanding of donor consentdeclaration forms

Understanding of general donor selection criteria including

age

weight

family history

lifestyle

occupational activities

recreational activities

OHS

workers compensation

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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

Demonstrate communication skills

Remove and store tissue in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and good manufacturing practice guidelines

Use information management to ensure all donor information is recorded accurately

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

Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit

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

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

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place if possible

Written assignmentsprojects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge

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

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

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

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

Tissues may include:

Selection criteria may include but are not limited to:

Donor consent may include

Purpose of donation may include:

Regulations and standards may include:

Factors that influence the importance and potential impact on the quality of the donation may include

Reasons for the careful selection of tissue donors may include: