Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAIN301C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist nursing team in an acute care environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAIN301C - Assist nursing team in an acute care environment
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care assistance in an acute care environmentNursing care assistance involves the provision of direct care activities to clients according to the nursing care plan and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application Nursing care assistance is provided according to the particular guidelines, policies and procedures of the acute care setting
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Pre-requisite unitsThis unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care contextHLTFA311A Apply first aid
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assist with the delivery of nursing care to clients in an acute care environment
  • Implement aspects of nursing care to support client needs according to nursing care plan and as delegated by a registered nurse
  • Assist in completing assessment tools and collecting clinical data as delegated by a registered nurse
  • Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data
  • Identify client preferences when collecting information to be considered in the development of nursing care plan
  • Inform client of the purpose of information and data being sought and gain feedback on their understanding
  • Inform client of the purpose of any procedure or activity and gain feedback on their understanding
  • Seek and obtain client consent prior to seeking any information or providing any procedure or activity
  • Communicate with clients in a manner and pace that meets their needs
  • Report relevant information, including changes in client condition to a registered nurse
  • Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices
       
Element: Support the client to meet personal care needs in an acute care environment
  • Provide support and assistance according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols
  • Provide technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols
  • Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support
  • Report any difficulties in providing client support and assistance to a registered nurse
  • Provide information to clients to assist them meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace
  • Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols
       
Element: Work in a team environment
  • Work with colleagues with consideration of team and group dynamics
  • Report accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team
       
Element: Work effectively under supervision
  • Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame
  • Seek clarification from an appropriate person if required to complete work instructions
  • Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse
       


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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment must be completed in the workplace.

Relevant guidelines, standards and procedures

Resources essential for assessment include:

equipment for the gathering client clinical data

equipment and aids to assist with mobility and personal care

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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:

Fundamental anatomy and physiology

Relevant policies, protocols and practices of the organisation and care programs and plans which may include:

purpose of continence programs and knowledge of continence aids

causes of loss of skin integrity, implications for the client and processes to maintain skin integrity

personal care

infection control procedures

awareness of relevant work health and safety (WHS) guidelines, especially manual handling

working within role and responsibility

working effectively and following instructions

complying with relevant policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures

Procedures and requirements for the collection of clinical data from clients

Common equipment and aids utilised in the delivery of personal care

Simple technical skills, including:

simple dressing

catheter care (not including insertion or removal of tubes)

application of prostheses

application of anti-thrombosis stockings

assistance with breathing devices (under the direct supervision of a health professional)

simple eye care

Principles and practices of confidentiality and privacy

Principles and practices associated with supporting and assisting clients to meet personal care needs

Own work role and responsibilities

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:

Adhere to own work role and responsibilities

Follow organisation policies and procedures

Work under the direction of a registered nurse

Liaise and report appropriately to health professionals

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:

Communicate effectively with clients when collecting information and data and assisting with personal care needs

Use equipment and follow procedures for collecting client clinical data

Operate equipment and aids utilised in the delivery of personal care

Work under direction and supervision

Work effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors

Deal with conflict

Work in a manner that respects the dignity of clients

Display empathy to clients and relatives

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.

Needs of clients may include

Physical

Emotional

Cognitive

Cultural

Spiritual

Sexual

Educational

Safety and security

Nutritional

Factors to be considered when working within a plan of care may include:

Accountability

Individual treatment plan

Personality of client

Expectations of client

Health status of client

Environment

Clinical data may include:

Nursing care plan

Clinical pathway

Treatment plan

Medical notes and electronic storage

Flow charts

Procedures for collecting client clinical data may include:

Taking and recording temperature

Taking and recording pulse rate

Taking and recording respiratory rate

Taking and recording blood pressure

Taking and recording blood sugar level

Measuring and recording weight

Collecting urine, sputum or faecal specimen

Recognising changes in consciousness e.g. orientation to person, place, time etc

Personal care may include:

Personal hygiene

Washing

Dressing and undressing

Grooming

Hair and nail care

Oral hygiene

Mobilisation and transfer

Elimination

Hydration and nutrition including dysphagia

Respiration

Skin maintenance

Simple technical skills may include:

Simple dressing

Catheter care (not including insertion or removal of tubes)

Application of prostheses

Application of anti-thrombosis stockings

Assistance with breathing devices (under the direct supervision of a health professional)

Simple eye care

Equipment and aids may include:

Wheelchairs and other transport devices

Mobility aids

Lifting and transferring aids

Beds

Breathing devices

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Scales

Stethoscope

Glucometer

Continence aids

Toileting aids

Personal audio-visual aids

Reporting may include:

Verbal

Telephone

Face to face

Written

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
Implement aspects of nursing care to support client needs according to nursing care plan and as delegated by a registered nurse 
Assist in completing assessment tools and collecting clinical data as delegated by a registered nurse 
Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data 
Identify client preferences when collecting information to be considered in the development of nursing care plan 
Inform client of the purpose of information and data being sought and gain feedback on their understanding 
Inform client of the purpose of any procedure or activity and gain feedback on their understanding 
Seek and obtain client consent prior to seeking any information or providing any procedure or activity 
Communicate with clients in a manner and pace that meets their needs 
Report relevant information, including changes in client condition to a registered nurse 
Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices 
Provide support and assistance according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols 
Provide technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols 
Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support 
Report any difficulties in providing client support and assistance to a registered nurse 
Provide information to clients to assist them meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace 
Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols 
Work with colleagues with consideration of team and group dynamics 
Report accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team 
Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame 
Seek clarification from an appropriate person if required to complete work instructions 
Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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