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?
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Select, check and prepare airway management equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
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Review information about client and type of surgical procedure and anticipate type and calculate size of airway management equipment Completed |
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Identify and respond to situations where anaesthetist needs to confirm selection Completed |
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Conduct pre-use safety check of selected equipment Completed |
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Diagnose airway management equipment faults and rectify within scope of role Completed |
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Prepare and position equipment for use following safe manual handling techniques Completed |
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Perform bag and mask ventilation
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Position patient for bag/mask ventilation Completed |
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Confirm adequate ventilation and rectify any issues preventing adequate ventilation Completed |
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Insert oropharyngeal and/or nasopharyngeal airway if indicated Completed |
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In consultation with the anaesthetist determine when to cease bag/mask ventilation Completed |
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Assist with insertion of supraglottic airway devices (SAD)
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Select, conduct pre-use check and prepare (SAD) Completed |
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Anticipate needs of the anaesthetist Completed |
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Assist with positioning of client Completed |
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Provide assistance during insertion Completed |
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Inflate cuff of SAD in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines, clinical indications and anaesthetist’s directions Completed |
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Secure airway into position when directed Completed |
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Assist with insertion of endotracheal, orally or nasally and/or endobronchial tubes
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Select, conduct pre-use check and prepare endotracheal or endobronchial tube and other intubation equipment Completed |
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Assist with positioning of client for intubation Completed |
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Anticipate needs of the anaesthetist Completed |
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Provide assistance with insertion including use of stylet, bougie and/or cricoid manipulation Completed |
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If applicable, inflate cuff according to industry standard. Completed |
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When indicated, assist with insertion of throat pack including appropriate documentation of insertion/removal Completed |
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If directed, use a stethoscope to identify breathing sounds Completed |
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Secure airway into position when directed Completed |
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Assist with rapid sequence induction
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Determine rationale for rapid sequence induction Completed |
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Select, conduct pre-use check and prepare equipment for rapid sequence induction Completed |
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Inform client of procedures to be completed by the anaesthetic technician Completed |
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Apply cricoid pressure , monitor patient for vomiting and remove pressure when instructed by the anaesthetist Completed |
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Assist with insertion of endotracheal tube Completed |
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Secure airway into position if directed. Completed |
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Assist with predicted difficult airway/intubation
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Discuss and confirm equipment preparation, intubation plan and contingencies with anaesthetist Completed |
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Select, undertake pre-use safety checks and prepare required equipment Completed |
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Inform client of tasks to be undertaken by anaesthetic technician. Completed |
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Anticipate anaesthetist needs in patient preparation and assist throughout intubation Completed |
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When appropriate, return clean equipment to storage location and send used equipment for processing. Completed |
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Debrief with anaesthetic team on outcome of intubation. Completed |
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Assist with connection/ disconnection of client to/from ventilation equipment
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Select and prepare ventilation equipment and materials Completed |
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Set ventilation modes and parameters and ensure warning devices are switched on, tested and are registering that the equipment is safe prior to use with client Completed |
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Observe equipment whilst in use and take action immediately if fault develops to avoid danger to equipment, clients and staff Completed |
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Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment Completed |
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Check client’s physiological parameters when required or as directed by anaesthetist Completed |
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Identify, validate and report deviations from acceptable limits of physiological parameters to the medical practitioner Completed |
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Report signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction to the anaesthetist Completed |
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Assist in management of client’s airway during emergence phase
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Assist anaesthetist with client positioning to facilitate management of client’s airway Completed |
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Assist anaesthetist to optimise oxygenation of client Completed |
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Assist with oral/nasal/endotracheal/SAD suctioning. Completed |
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Assist anaesthetist as required during SAD removal or extubation and be prepared for possible reintubation Completed |
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Provide reassurance to the client and take action to limit injury Completed |
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Observe client’s condition throughout the procedure and take action when required or at the direction of the anaesthetist Completed |
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Select, check and prepare airway management equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
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Review information about client and type of surgical procedure and anticipate type and calculate size of airway management equipment Completed |
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Identify and respond to situations where anaesthetist needs to confirm selection Completed |
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Conduct pre-use safety check of selected equipment Completed |
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Diagnose airway management equipment faults and rectify within scope of role Completed |
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Prepare and position equipment for use following safe manual handling techniques Completed |
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Assist in management of client’s airway during emergence phase
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Assist anaesthetist with client positioning to facilitate management of client’s airway Completed |
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Assist anaesthetist to optimise oxygenation of client Completed |
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Assist with oral/nasal/endotracheal/SAD suctioning. Completed |
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Assist anaesthetist as required during SAD removal or extubation and be prepared for possible reintubation Completed |
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Provide reassurance to the client and take action to limit injury Completed |
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Observe client’s condition throughout the procedure and take action when required or at the direction of the anaesthetist Completed |
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