The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Receive client
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Greet and reassure client prior to administration of anaesthesia Completed |
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Inform client about the preparation to be completed by anaesthetic technician Completed |
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Carry out checks to confirm that all required preparation has been completed Completed |
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Correlate client's identification wristband, client notes, consent form and confirm operating list Completed |
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Obtain verbal confirmation of client's identity, type and site of operation from the client where condition permits and according to organisation policy Completed |
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Monitor the client's safety through continual observation, as required Completed |
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Identify, record and immediately report any variations, discrepancies and changes to the client, their documentation or their wishes to the anaesthetist and other relevant personnel Completed |
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Acknowledge accompanying relatives and carers sensitively and appropriately Completed |
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Label client property and store securely and in accordance with organisation policy Completed |
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Attach/detach equipment to/from client
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Select required equipment in accordance with anaesthetist's preference and attach correctly Completed |
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Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions Completed |
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Undertake skin preparation prior to attachment of equipment, as necessary Completed |
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Set equipment in operation Completed |
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Carefully detach equipment with minimum risk of damage to client, staff or equipment, once the anaesthetist indicates that it is no longer required Completed |
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Clean equipment in accordance with departmental infection control policies and manufacturer's instructions prior to storage Completed |
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Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, or prepare for re-use Completed |
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Follow established procedures if equipment is found to be faulty Completed |
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Provide assistance in siting intra-vascular cannula
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Check anaesthetist's requirements Completed |
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Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions Completed |
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Check individual needs of the client and provide the appropriate equipment for the anaesthetist Completed |
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Select and prepare required equipment in an aseptic manner Completed |
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Provide optimum conditions to facilitate access Completed |
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Following insertion, adequately and safely secure the cannula and provide accessibility Completed |
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Dispose of waste/sharps in accordance with waste management policies and infection control guidelines Completed |
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Assist with transfer of clients
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Plan to transfer client into procedural/operating room under the direction of the anaesthetist is confirmed Completed |
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Ensure relevant personnel are aware of the actions to be performed Completed |
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Detach equipment not required from the client before the transfer takes place as directed by the anaesthetist Completed |
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Ensure equipment attached to the client is safely and correctly adjusted during transfer Completed |
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Employ safe lifting and handling techniques during client transfer Completed |
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Conduct the client transfer at the direction of the anaesthetist and ensure movement is conducted safely and client discomfort minimised Completed |
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Correctly re-connect and adjust equipment on completion of transfer, as necessary Completed |
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Maintain client's dignity and give reassurance when necessary Completed |
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Assist with positioning clients for clinical/operative procedures
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Inform client of positioning procedures to be completed by technician, reassure, as far as possible, and seek his/her cooperation when appropriate Completed |
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Position client under the direction of the anaesthetist to meet the requirements of the anaesthetist and surgeon Completed |
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Ensure all relevant equipment is available, is functioning correctly and is correctly attached/placed in accordance with the anaesthetist's and surgeon's preferences and the individual needs of the client Completed |
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Ensure client is protected from injury in collaboration with other relevant health professionals Completed |
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Obtain assistance to position client when necessary Completed |
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Observe any abnormal responses and report any action required to be taken to the anaesthetist/medical officer Completed |
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