Work will be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving routine and non-routine methods and procedures which require the exercise of some discretion and judgement.

Compliance with industry standards and guidelines

All activities are carried out in accordance with organisation policies, procedures and infection control guidelines

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Restore chamber at completion of procedure

1.1 Remove occupants from chamber

1.2 Complete post compression checklist in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.3 Clean chamber compartment and ensure it is free from flammable items

1.4 Ensure chamber components are in working order/serviceable

1.5 Correctly align chamber valve

1.6 Empty waste disposal system

1.7 Complete user maintenance in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and maintenance schedule

2. Isolate power supply to panel and chamber

2.1 Switch off lighting to chamber

2.2 Isolate gas analysers

2.3 Isolate alarm indicators

2.4 Switch closed circuit TV systems off

3. Isolate gas supply to chamber

3.1 Isolate primary treatment gas

3.2 Ensure that sufficient treatment gas is available for further treatments

3.3 Vent gas supplies to chamber

3.4 Isolate secondary gas supplies

3.5 Shut down air compressors

4. Restore equipment and materials at completion of procedure

4.1 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and infection control guidelines

4.2 Ensure equipment is serviced for further treatments

4.3 Dispose of disposable items in accordance with waste management policies

4.4 Handle soiled linen in accordance with infection control guidelines

4.5 Identify faulty equipment and follow established procedures to rectify faults

5. Debrief attendant post compression

5.1 Identify decompression problems

5.2 Issue post compression restrictions to attendant

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:

Basic first aid

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

Function of a compression chamber

Function of electrical and communication systems

Function of gas analysing systems

Function of valves and regulators

Infection control policies and procedures

Legal and regulatory requirements

Operational procedures relating to isolation of compression chambers

Relationship between 100% oxygen and metals/non metals under pressure

Relevance of operational test on all equipment

Safe manual handling practice

Safety procedures/actions in event of an emergency related to post treatment decompression medical complications for personnel

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

Safely restore the hyperbaric equipment

Identify unserviceable equipment

Recognise post compression implications

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

Operate the Built In Breathing System

Restock a compression chamber safely

Solve problems including the ability to use available resources

Supervise operation of all compression chamber systems

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

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 client and relatives

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

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 conducting post compression routines

Observation of simulation and/or role play when conducting post compression routines

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 conducting post compression routines (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

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 should be assessed in conjunction with the following units:

HLTHY401C Prepare multi-place hyperbaric chamber

HLTHY402C Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber

HLTHY404C Implement emergency procedures for hyperbaric chambers

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency 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.

Occupants

Nurse

Clients

Doctors

Technicians

Post compression checklist may include:

Inspect panel

Communications systems

Emergency systems

Environmental conditioning system

Flammable items may include:

Newspapers

Magazines

Dirt

Maintenance cloths

Non-cotton clothing

Plastics

Non metal items

Gas analysers must include:

Oxygen

Carbon-dioxide

Alarm indicators may include:

Low pressure gas supply

High/low oxygen environment

Power supply alarms

Fire

Fire deluge water levels/supply

Uninterrupted power supply

Gas supplies may include:

Air

Oxygen

Gas mixtures eg oxygen/helium

Secondary gas supply may include:

Bulk storage

Secondary compressor

Equipment and materials must include:

Communications equipment for inside chamber

Multi-place hyperbaric chamber

Client monitoring equipment

Client ventilator

Intravenous infusion

Client hoods/Built In Breathing Systems

Fire fighting equipment

First aid kit

Equipment and materials must include:

Seating and bedding for chamber

Problems may include:

Functionality of equipment

Maintenance of environmental condition

Length of time of treatment

Post compression restrictions may include:

Surface interval before next compression

Flying restrictions

Altitude restrictions

Compression restrictions

This unit contains Employability Skills