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

HLTTHE002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTTHE002 - Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, transfer and position clients for operative procedures. This unit applies to operating theatre technicians and other theatre staff who work under the supervision of the anaesthetist and other members of the operating room team.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:

a fully equipped operating theatre

beds

documented procedures that the candidate follows

modelling of industry operating conditions, including 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
       
Element: Prepare clients for procedure
  • Determine preparation needs from review of information
  • Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to procedure
  • Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure
  • Attach equipment safely and securely to appropriate sites
  • Safely detach equipment when no longer required with minimum risk of damage to client, staff or equipment
  • Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, or prepare ready for re-use
  • Follow established procedures if equipment is found to be faulty
       
Element: Assist with client transfer
  • Identify correct operating table and table orientation before client is transferred
  • Informrelevant personnel of actions to be performed
  • Detach equipment not required following correct procedure and infection control requirements
  • Safely and correctly adjust equipment attached to client during transfer
  • Maintain a safe working area and clear passage at all times assessing and controlling for manual task risk factors
  • Minimise and respond to client discomfort during transfer
  • Re-connect and position equipment once transfer is completed following infection control requirements
  • Maintain client’s dignity before, during and after transfer
       
Element: Position clients for operative procedure
  • Inform client of positioning procedure, reassure and seek co-operation as required
  • Ensure relevant equipment is available and correctly positioned
  • Take into account individual client needs and confirm with relevant personnel
  • Follow correct manual handling procedures and seek assistance
  • Safely position clientto meet the requirements of the anaesthetist and surgeon and the clients condition
  • Seek confirmation of correct position from anaesthetist and surgeon
  • Maintain the client in correct position as required, using assistive equipment when available
  • Maintain client’s dignity during positioning
       


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. Prepare clients for procedure

1.1 Determine preparation needs from review of information

1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to procedure

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

1.4 Attach equipment safely and securely to appropriate sites

1.5 Safely detach equipment when no longer required with minimum risk of damage to client, staff or equipment

1.6 Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, or prepare ready for re-use

1.7 Follow established procedures if equipment is found to be faulty

2. Assist with client transfer

2.1 Identify correct operating table and table orientation before client is transferred

2.2 Informrelevant personnel of actions to be performed

2.3 Detach equipment not required following correct procedure and infection control requirements

2.4 Safely and correctly adjust equipment attached to client during transfer

2.5 Maintain a safe working area and clear passage at all times assessing and controlling for manual task risk factors

2.6 Minimise and respond to client discomfort during transfer

2.7 Re-connect and position equipment once transfer is completed following infection control requirements

2.8 Maintain client’s dignity before, during and after transfer

3. Position clients for operative procedure

3.1 Inform client of positioning procedure, reassure and seek co-operation as required

3.2 Ensure relevant equipment is available and correctly positioned

3.3 Take into account individual client needs and confirm with relevant personnel

3.4 Follow correct manual handling procedures and seek assistance

3.5 Safely position clientto meet the requirements of the anaesthetist and surgeon and the clients condition

3.6 Seek confirmation of correct position from anaesthetist and surgeon

3.7 Maintain the client in correct position as required, using assistive equipment when available

3.8 Maintain client’s dignity during positioning

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 procedures and instructions for the preparation, transfer and positioning of 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 for theatre work 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 – responsibilities and limitations when working with clients

work health and safety

standard and additional infection control procedures that apply to the operating theatre environment

features and functions of equipment that needs be handled when preparing clients:

during transfer

during positioning

medical terms used in the operating room relevant to technician work

additional infection control procedures that apply to the operating theatre environment

human anatomy and physiology in relation to client transfer and positioning, including:

normal and abnormal body positions

joint movement

features of body locations where equipment may need to be attached/detached

different positions required for operative procedures, associated risks, and how to position clients, including:

supine

prone

lateral

lithotomy

risks, precautions and techniques for protecting clients during moving and positioning

safe manual handling and risk factors for manual tasks

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare clients for procedure

1.1 Determine preparation needs from review of information

1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to procedure

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

1.4 Attach equipment safely and securely to appropriate sites

1.5 Safely detach equipment when no longer required with minimum risk of damage to client, staff or equipment

1.6 Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, or prepare ready for re-use

1.7 Follow established procedures if equipment is found to be faulty

2. Assist with client transfer

2.1 Identify correct operating table and table orientation before client is transferred

2.2 Informrelevant personnel of actions to be performed

2.3 Detach equipment not required following correct procedure and infection control requirements

2.4 Safely and correctly adjust equipment attached to client during transfer

2.5 Maintain a safe working area and clear passage at all times assessing and controlling for manual task risk factors

2.6 Minimise and respond to client discomfort during transfer

2.7 Re-connect and position equipment once transfer is completed following infection control requirements

2.8 Maintain client’s dignity before, during and after transfer

3. Position clients for operative procedure

3.1 Inform client of positioning procedure, reassure and seek co-operation as required

3.2 Ensure relevant equipment is available and correctly positioned

3.3 Take into account individual client needs and confirm with relevant personnel

3.4 Follow correct manual handling procedures and seek assistance

3.5 Safely position clientto meet the requirements of the anaesthetist and surgeon and the clients condition

3.6 Seek confirmation of correct position from anaesthetist and surgeon

3.7 Maintain the client in correct position as required, using assistive equipment when available

3.8 Maintain client’s dignity during positioning

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
 
Determine preparation needs from review of information 
Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to procedure 
Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure 
Attach equipment safely and securely to appropriate sites 
Safely detach equipment when no longer required with minimum risk of damage to client, staff or equipment 
Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, or prepare ready for re-use 
Follow established procedures if equipment is found to be faulty 
Identify correct operating table and table orientation before client is transferred 
Informrelevant personnel of actions to be performed 
Detach equipment not required following correct procedure and infection control requirements 
Safely and correctly adjust equipment attached to client during transfer 
Maintain a safe working area and clear passage at all times assessing and controlling for manual task risk factors 
Minimise and respond to client discomfort during transfer 
Re-connect and position equipment once transfer is completed following infection control requirements 
Maintain client’s dignity before, during and after transfer 
Inform client of positioning procedure, reassure and seek co-operation as required 
Ensure relevant equipment is available and correctly positioned 
Take into account individual client needs and confirm with relevant personnel 
Follow correct manual handling procedures and seek assistance 
Safely position clientto meet the requirements of the anaesthetist and surgeon and the clients condition 
Seek confirmation of correct position from anaesthetist and surgeon 
Maintain the client in correct position as required, using assistive equipment when available 
Maintain client’s dignity during positioning 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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