This unit of competency is applicable to Australian Defence Force (ADF) Health Care Providers |
Not Applicable
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for clinical measurement | 1.1 Assess environment for suitability to conduct a clinical measurement 1.2 Select equipment, consumables and documentation, check for serviceability and arrange for use 1.3 Explain clinical measurement clearly and simply to the client to clarify its purpose and structure 1.4 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns 1.5 Gain informed consent from client in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures 1.6 Assure and maintain confidentiality of client information 1.7 Use personal protective equipment if required |
2. Obtain clinical measurements | 2.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures 2.2 Conduct clinical measurements to produce valid, reliable and accurate results, in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures 2.3 If measurement results are unreliable, conduct a re-measurement 2.4 Record results in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures |
3. Review and report measurement results | 3.1 Provide measurement results to requesting authority 3.2 Examine results to determine outcome of clinical measurement if appropriate 3.3 Communicate outcome of measurements clearly and simply to client if appropriate to do so |
4. Clean and store equipment | 4.1 Clean and/or dispose of equipment and attachments in accordance with manufacturers' requirements and infection control procedures 4.2 Store equipment and attachments in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures |
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: Anatomy and physiology to enable measurement performance to be accurate and of minimum risk to clients Factors affecting clinical measurement Organisation policies and procedures Pathophysiology to enable measurement performance to be accurate Procedure manuals Relevant abbreviations and symbols Requirements for accurately conducting clinical measurements What constitutes impaired clinical measurement |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Communicate effectively with the client regarding the procedures and the outcomes of the measurements Perform the following measurements: blood glucose measurement chemical reagent strip urinalysis distance visual acuity measurement electrocardiograph (ECG) manual blood pressure measurement pure tone hearing measurement (audiometry) spirometry measurement Recognise conditions when measurement results may be unreliable 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: Accurately perform simple physical examination on a client Ask questions Clarify workplace instructions when necessary Interpret data Conduct accurate clinical measurements Deal with conflict Interpret and communicate results Listen to and comprehend workplace instructions Operate equipment correctly and in accordance with manufacturers' specifications Plan daily work routine Provide clear information Read and document clinical information Record client results Recognise when a client is not giving true result potential Solve problems Use available resources |
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 Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the work Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the work context, the assessment environment should represent work conditions as closely as possible |
Resource implications | Assessment requires access to: appropriate measuring equipment clients (or substitutes) relevant organisation policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols policies and guidelines from relevant professional body(ies) on the conduct of clinical measurements manufacturers' specifications for the use and storage of equipment |
Consistency in performance | Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of clinical measurements that could be expected in the workplace |
Context of assessment | Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated 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 |
Related units: | This unit may be assessed independently, but holistic assessment with other clinical units is encouraged |
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. | |
Environment assessment may include: | Adequate lighting Health care practitioner's specified needs Suitable climate Suitable client privacy |
Clinical measurements may include: | Blood glucose measurement Body height, weight and circumference measurement Chemical reagent strip urinalysis Distance visual acuity measurement Electrocardiograph (ECG) Manual blood pressure measurement Pure tone hearing measurement (audiometry) Pitch discrimination Spirometry measurement Skin fold measurement |
Equipment may include: | Balance beam scales Dial scales Digital scales Chemical reagent strips ECG machine E chart (for clients with literacy problems or for clients not familiar with the English alphabet) Glucometer Otoscope Peak flow meter Pure tone audiometer Pulse oximeter Respiratory function measuring device (Vitalograph) Snellen Alphabet chart Tape measure Wall mounted height measuring scale |
Consumables may include: | Alcohol cleansing wipes Cotton-tipped swab Disposable gloves Examination gowns Gauze squares Goggles/protective eyewear Half-sheet for draping Hazard bags for infection control Instrument cleaning supplies Sharps containers Tongue depressors Visual acuity charts |
Confidentiality of client information may be ensured by: | Adherence to Privacy Act Information disclosed to an appropriate person consistent with the responsibility of this position Legal and ethical requirements Secure location for written records Treatment room with privacy |
Personal hygiene and infection control procedures may include: | Australian and state standards and legislation Industry standards Organisation procedures Standard precautions such as hand washing procedures Direct instructions from supervisor |
Clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures may include: | Clinical standards (state and national) Industry standards (state and national) Industry professional bodies Organisation Privacy Act Relevant Australian standards Relevant state/territory occupational health and safety bodies |
Not Applicable
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Not Applicable