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

HLTCAR001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform electrocardiography (ECG)

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTCAR001 - Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct electrocardiography (ECG) procedures, producing traces that are suitable for diagnostic purposes. It does not include interpretation of the ECG.This unit applies to any health worker conducting ECG procedures. ECGs are performed in medical centres, hospitals and cardiologist rooms.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

ECG machine and associated leads/electrodes

client furniture

documented procedures for the candidate to follow

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

interaction with clients

presence of situations requiring problem solving

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.
       
Element: The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element.
       
Element: Prepare electrocardiography machine for use
  • Check cleanliness and settings of ECG machine prior to use in accordance with organisation procedures and infection control requirements
  • Prepare ECG leads in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
       
Element: Prepare for ECG procedure
  • Greet client courteously and identify self
  • Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedure
  • Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Provide complete and accurate information in easily understood language regarding the ECG procedure to client
  • Provide client with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
  • Obtain consent following ethical and legal requirements
       
Element: Prepare client for ECG procedure
  • Maintain client privacy and dignity throughout procedure
  • Follow standard infection control procedures
  • Position the client correctly and comfortably as recommended by manufacturer or organisation procedure for different client groups
  • Prepare client’s skin for electrode placement in accordance with organisation procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • Attach leads in accordance with procedure required and manufacturer’s recommendations, and double check lead placement
  • Identify potential client risks and advise supervisor if risk exists
       
Element: Produce an ECG trace
  • Produce traceand check trace for diagnostic suitability
  • Identify and respond to situations where repeat trace is required
  • Forward trace to relevant organisation or medical officer for interpretation using required method of transmission according to organisation procedure
  • Record episode details in accordance with organisation procedures
       
Element: Complete ECG process
  • Remove ECG leads and electrodes from client maintaining client privacy and ensuring skin integrity
  • Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of procedure
  • Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management procedures
  • Store ECG machine in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Prepare electrocardiography machine for use

1.1 Check cleanliness and settings of ECG machine prior to use in accordance with organisation procedures and infection control requirements

1.2 Prepare ECG leads in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications

2. Prepare for ECG procedure

2.1 Greet client courteously and identify self

2.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedure

2.3 Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.4 Provide complete and accurate information in easily understood language regarding the ECG procedure to client

2.5 Provide client with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern

2.6 Obtain consent following ethical and legal requirements

3. Prepare client for ECG procedure

3.1 Maintain client privacy and dignity throughout procedure

3.2 Follow standard infection control procedures

3.3 Position the client correctly and comfortably as recommended by manufacturer or organisation procedure for different client groups

3.4 Prepare client’s skin for electrode placement in accordance with organisation procedures and manufacturer instructions

3.5 Attach leads in accordance with procedure required and manufacturer’s recommendations, and double check lead placement

3.6 Identify potential client risks and advise supervisor if risk exists

4. Produce an ECG trace

4.1 Produce traceand check trace for diagnostic suitability

4.2 Identify and respond to situations where repeat trace is required

4.3 Forward trace to relevant organisation or medical officer for interpretation using required method of transmission according to organisation procedure

4.4 Record episode details in accordance with organisation procedures

5. Complete ECG process

5.1 Remove ECG leads and electrodes from client maintaining client privacy and ensuring skin integrity

5.2 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of procedure

5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management procedures

5.4 Store ECG machine in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications

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 requirements and produced at least 3 different ECG traces satisfactory for diagnostic purpose

identified and responded appropriately to situations of interference, increased amplitude or wandering baseline

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 ECGs, and how these are applied in organisations, including:

children in the workplace

duty of care

informed consent

mandatory reporting

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries

work health and safety

standard infection control requirements

key features of AS/NZS 3200.1.2:2005 and AS/NZ 3551:2012 or their successors, in relation to ECG equipment,

client factors that affect ECG, including:

physical limitations

respiratory function

features, function and use of ECG equipment, including:

pre-checking and calibration procedures

electrical safety requirements

common problems and how to respond

routine maintenance requirements

sources of interference, including:

client

equipment

environment

quality requirements for ECG tracing

anatomy and physiology of the heart

normal and abnormal ECG rhythms

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element.

1. Prepare electrocardiography machine for use

1.1 Check cleanliness and settings of ECG machine prior to use in accordance with organisation procedures and infection control requirements

1.2 Prepare ECG leads in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications

2. Prepare for ECG procedure

2.1 Greet client courteously and identify self

2.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedure

2.3 Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.4 Provide complete and accurate information in easily understood language regarding the ECG procedure to client

2.5 Provide client with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern

2.6 Obtain consent following ethical and legal requirements

3. Prepare client for ECG procedure

3.1 Maintain client privacy and dignity throughout procedure

3.2 Follow standard infection control procedures

3.3 Position the client correctly and comfortably as recommended by manufacturer or organisation procedure for different client groups

3.4 Prepare client’s skin for electrode placement in accordance with organisation procedures and manufacturer instructions

3.5 Attach leads in accordance with procedure required and manufacturer’s recommendations, and double check lead placement

3.6 Identify potential client risks and advise supervisor if risk exists

4. Produce an ECG trace

4.1 Produce traceand check trace for diagnostic suitability

4.2 Identify and respond to situations where repeat trace is required

4.3 Forward trace to relevant organisation or medical officer for interpretation using required method of transmission according to organisation procedure

4.4 Record episode details in accordance with organisation procedures

5. Complete ECG process

5.1 Remove ECG leads and electrodes from client maintaining client privacy and ensuring skin integrity

5.2 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of procedure

5.3 Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management procedures

5.4 Store ECG machine in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications

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
 
 
Check cleanliness and settings of ECG machine prior to use in accordance with organisation procedures and infection control requirements 
Prepare ECG leads in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications 
Greet client courteously and identify self 
Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedure 
Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Provide complete and accurate information in easily understood language regarding the ECG procedure to client 
Provide client with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern 
Obtain consent following ethical and legal requirements 
Maintain client privacy and dignity throughout procedure 
Follow standard infection control procedures 
Position the client correctly and comfortably as recommended by manufacturer or organisation procedure for different client groups 
Prepare client’s skin for electrode placement in accordance with organisation procedures and manufacturer instructions 
Attach leads in accordance with procedure required and manufacturer’s recommendations, and double check lead placement 
Identify potential client risks and advise supervisor if risk exists 
Produce traceand check trace for diagnostic suitability 
Identify and respond to situations where repeat trace is required 
Forward trace to relevant organisation or medical officer for interpretation using required method of transmission according to organisation procedure 
Record episode details in accordance with organisation procedures 
Remove ECG leads and electrodes from client maintaining client privacy and ensuring skin integrity 
Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of procedure 
Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management procedures 
Store ECG machine in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications 

Forms

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