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

HLTHY404C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement emergency procedures for hyperbaric chamber

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTHY404C - Implement emergency procedures for hyperbaric chamber
Description This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to respond in the event of an emergency to reduce the risk of injury to personnel and damage to equipment
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application Work will be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require the exercise of discretion and judgementAll activities are carried out in accordance with organisation policies, procedures and infection control guidelinesLearner must comply with industry standards and guidelines
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
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: Implement emergency procedures in the event of a fire
  • Identify fire and raise alarm
  • Apply appropriate fire fighting equipment
  • Follow emergency procedures in the event of a fire in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Summon medical support, once chamber has surfaced and provide first aid to occupants as required
       
Element: Implement emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure
  • Identify equipment failure and raise alarm
  • Maintain chamber pressure
  • Follow emergency procedure in the event of equipment failure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
       
Element: Implement emergency procedures in the event of personnel emergency
  • Notify nurse located outside of emergency and raise alarm
  • Complete transfer of personnel under pressure if required, in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Follow emergency procedure in the event of personnel emergency in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
       


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

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Use of fire fighting equipment and breathing apparatus

Knowledge of 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 implementing emergency procedures for hyperbaric chamber

Observation of simulation and/or role play when implementing emergency procedures for hyperbaric chamber

Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care

Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses

Recognition of relevant life/work experience

Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge

Authenticated reports of experience in implementing emergency procedures for hyperbaric chamber (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)

Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction 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

Related units:

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:

HLTHY401C Prepare multi-place hyperbaric chamber

HLTHY402C Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber

HLTHY403C Conduct post compression routines

Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged

Submission Requirements

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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:

Contraindications and complications for attendants and clients undergoing pressure changes

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

Decompression/treatment tables

Function of a compression chamber

Function of electrical and communication systems

Function of gas analysing systems

Function of valves and regulators

Legal and regulatory requirements

Medical terminology related to clients who may be undergoing compression relevant to implementing emergency procedures for a compression chamber

Operational procedures relating to compression chambers

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

Safety procedures/actions in event of an emergency related to compression chambers

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

Identify the steps that must be taken to ensure the safety of the chamber occupants

Identify various emergency situations

Rectify equipment malfunctions efficiently

Respond to emergencies

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Essential skills (contd):

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

Interpret pressure gauge increments

Solve problems flexibly including an ability to use available resources

Supervise the operation of all compression chamber systems

Supervise the operation of the Built In Breathing System

Supervise the safe operation of a compression chamber

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

Use fire fighting equipment and breathing apparatus

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 information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals

Work with others and display empathy with 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.

Fire may include:

Internal eg equipment or personnel

External, within department

External, within the organisation

Raising alarm may include:

Security

Fire department

Organisation's management

Intensive care unit

Medical and nursing personnel

Organisation's maintenance staff

Unit manager

Medical emergency response team

Engineering department

Fire fighting equipment may include:

Fire alarm

Fire deluge system inside chamber

Building sprinkler systems

Hand held appliances, internal and external

Breathing apparatus, internal and external

Protective clothing

Equipment failure may include:

Loss of primary or secondary high pressure air

Uncontrolled decompression

Explosive decompression

Loss of breathing gases

Loss of environmental system

Loss of gas analysing system

Built In Breathing System failure

Communications failure

Ventilator failure

Failure of chamber controls

Personnel emergency may include:

Oxygen toxicity, client or attendant

Cardiac or respiratory arrest

Gas embolism

Aggressive client

Barotrauma

Acute anxiety reaction

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
Identify fire and raise alarm 
Apply appropriate fire fighting equipment 
Follow emergency procedures in the event of a fire in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Summon medical support, once chamber has surfaced and provide first aid to occupants as required 
Identify equipment failure and raise alarm 
Maintain chamber pressure 
Follow emergency procedure in the event of equipment failure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Notify nurse located outside of emergency and raise alarm 
Complete transfer of personnel under pressure if required, in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Follow emergency procedure in the event of personnel emergency in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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