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HLTPAT007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect arterial blood samples

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTPAT007 - Collect arterial blood samples
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment and follow policy and procedures for collection of arterial blood samples from clients for pathology testing. This unit applies to experienced pathology collectors, medical technicians and health professionals. Individuals may be working in collection centres, hospitals or other health care environments.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 with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

arterial blood gas syringe

temperature controlled containers

needles

sharps containers

alcohol wipes

dressings

ice packs

documented collection procedures for the candidate to follow

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

interactions with clients from general public

presence of situations requiring problem solving

All aspects of the performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to being demonstrated in the workplace/with members of the public.

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
       
Element: Confirm collection requirements
  • Greet client courteously and identify self
  • Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures
  • Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for the arterial collection and seek assistance from medical staff if required
  • Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Explain collection procedure to client
  • Obtain consent for collection procedure from client
       
Element: Prepare for arterial collection
  • Select and prepare equipment, transport containers and disposables suited to arterial collection
  • Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector
  • Confirm blood volume required according to laboratory requirements
  • Locate radial and ulnar arteries and check the integrity of arterial circulation of the hand using the Allen’s test
  • Proceed with test when all criteria are met
       
Element: Draw arterial blood
  • Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure
  • Prepare skin at collection site according to organisation policies and procedures
  • Locate radial artery, insert needle at correct angle 90 degrees, and collect sufficient sample volume for requested test
  • Following sample collection, apply sustained pressure to site immediately following collection according to organisation policies and procedures
  • Dispose of needle safely using the approved sharps disposal device in accordance with organisational policy
  • Fit stopper to syringe immediately after removal of needle
  • Mix sample thoroughly, label and prepare for transport in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Ensure documentation is accurately and fully completed and confirm information accuracy with client
  • After appropriate length of time check puncture site to ensure bleeding has stopped and cover site with appropriate dressing
       
Element: Perform post collection procedures
  • Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures
  • Confirm client comfort and provide accurate post collection information and instructions
  • Notify appropriate staff so that the client’s condition can be monitored
  • Organise prompt transport of sample to testing location according to organisation requirements
       


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

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm collection requirements

1.1 Greet client courteously and identify self

1.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures

1.3 Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for the arterial collection and seek assistance from medical staff if required

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

1.5 Explain collection procedure to client

1.6 Obtain consent for collection procedure from client

2. Prepare for arterial collection

2.1 Select and prepare equipment, transport containers and disposables suited to arterial collection

2.2 Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector

2.3 Confirm blood volume required according to laboratory requirements

2.4 Locate radial and ulnar arteries and check the integrity of arterial circulation of the hand using the Allen’s test

2.5 Proceed with test when all criteria are met

3. Draw arterial blood

3.1 Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure

3.2 Prepare skin at collection site according to organisation policies and procedures

3.3 Locate radial artery, insert needle at correct angle 90 degrees, and collect sufficient sample volume for requested test

3.4 Following sample collection, apply sustained pressure to site immediately following collection according to organisation policies and procedures

3.5 Dispose of needle safely using the approved sharps disposal device in accordance with organisational policy

3.6 Fit stopper to syringe immediately after removal of needle

3.7 Mix sample thoroughly, label and prepare for transport in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.8 Ensure documentation is accurately and fully completed and confirm information accuracy with client

3.9 After appropriate length of time check puncture site to ensure bleeding has stopped and cover site with appropriate dressing

4. Perform post collection procedures

4.1 Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures

4.2 Confirm client comfort and provide accurate post collection information and instructions

4.3 Notify appropriate staff so that the client’s condition can be monitored

4.4 Organise prompt transport of sample to testing location according to organisation requirements

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:

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 400 hours of work as a health professional, medical technician or pathology collector

followed established technical, infection control and safety procedures for the collection of arterial blood from at least 3 different clients

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 (national and state/territory) for collection of arterial blood samples collection, and how these are applied in organisations:

duty of care

informed consent

mandatory reporting

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries

boundaries of responsibilities

sources of blood sample requests and the nature of interactions with other health services

work health and safety

standard infection control requirements for clinical procedures:

hand hygiene

use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

avoiding contact with bodily fluids

sharps injury prevention and treatment if sustained

waste disposal

industry terminology used in arterial blood collection:

equipment

procedures

abbreviations

medical terminology

clinical risks of arterial blood collection and how to avoid or minimise

pre-test procedures:

oxygen therapy

room air

medication

appropriate collection sites for arterial blood and techniques for collection

features, functions and use of arterial blood collection equipment

anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system relevant to arterial blood collection, including the importance of surrounding structures and purpose of performing circulation assessment (Allen’s test)

management of post collection complications, including bleeding

arterial blood sample handling, transport and storage requirements

quality sample requirements

basic analysis process for arterial blood samples

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

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm collection requirements

1.1 Greet client courteously and identify self

1.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures

1.3 Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for the arterial collection and seek assistance from medical staff if required

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

1.5 Explain collection procedure to client

1.6 Obtain consent for collection procedure from client

2. Prepare for arterial collection

2.1 Select and prepare equipment, transport containers and disposables suited to arterial collection

2.2 Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector

2.3 Confirm blood volume required according to laboratory requirements

2.4 Locate radial and ulnar arteries and check the integrity of arterial circulation of the hand using the Allen’s test

2.5 Proceed with test when all criteria are met

3. Draw arterial blood

3.1 Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure

3.2 Prepare skin at collection site according to organisation policies and procedures

3.3 Locate radial artery, insert needle at correct angle 90 degrees, and collect sufficient sample volume for requested test

3.4 Following sample collection, apply sustained pressure to site immediately following collection according to organisation policies and procedures

3.5 Dispose of needle safely using the approved sharps disposal device in accordance with organisational policy

3.6 Fit stopper to syringe immediately after removal of needle

3.7 Mix sample thoroughly, label and prepare for transport in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.8 Ensure documentation is accurately and fully completed and confirm information accuracy with client

3.9 After appropriate length of time check puncture site to ensure bleeding has stopped and cover site with appropriate dressing

4. Perform post collection procedures

4.1 Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures

4.2 Confirm client comfort and provide accurate post collection information and instructions

4.3 Notify appropriate staff so that the client’s condition can be monitored

4.4 Organise prompt transport of sample to testing location according to organisation requirements

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
 
Greet client courteously and identify self 
Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures 
Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for the arterial collection and seek assistance from medical staff if required 
Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Explain collection procedure to client 
Obtain consent for collection procedure from client 
Select and prepare equipment, transport containers and disposables suited to arterial collection 
Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector 
Confirm blood volume required according to laboratory requirements 
Locate radial and ulnar arteries and check the integrity of arterial circulation of the hand using the Allen’s test 
Proceed with test when all criteria are met 
Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure 
Prepare skin at collection site according to organisation policies and procedures 
Locate radial artery, insert needle at correct angle 90 degrees, and collect sufficient sample volume for requested test 
Following sample collection, apply sustained pressure to site immediately following collection according to organisation policies and procedures 
Dispose of needle safely using the approved sharps disposal device in accordance with organisational policy 
Fit stopper to syringe immediately after removal of needle 
Mix sample thoroughly, label and prepare for transport in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Ensure documentation is accurately and fully completed and confirm information accuracy with client 
After appropriate length of time check puncture site to ensure bleeding has stopped and cover site with appropriate dressing 
Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures 
Confirm client comfort and provide accurate post collection information and instructions 
Notify appropriate staff so that the client’s condition can be monitored 
Organise prompt transport of sample to testing location according to organisation requirements 

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