Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
HLTAN403C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | HLTAN403C - Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia |
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Description | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to the anaesthetist with the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Work is performed under the direction of the anaesthetist and requires broad knowledge, a range of well developed skills. Individuals use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputsClient's dignity and confidentiality is maintained, and reassurance provided throughout the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. Equipment and materials required for the anaesthetic are monitored for correct functioning and assistance provided to the Anaesthetist in identifying changes to client condition and associated fluid levelsAdministration of anaesthesia may occur in various locations within the hospital environment e.g. operating theatres, emergency department, intensive care unit (ICU), radiology departmentAll activities are carried out in accordance with relevant Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Policy Documents, organisation policies, procedures and infection control guidelines | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not Applicable | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Assist in establishing and maintaining client's airway |
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Element: Monitor the performance of anaesthetic equipment used |
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Element: Provide assistance in monitoring the client during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia |
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Element: Measure and record clients' fluid balance |
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Element: Perform clinical measurements when directed by the anaesthetist |
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