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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Confirm hearing device requirements
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Interpret outcomes of hearing assessment documentation Completed |
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Select style and performance requirements of hearing device(s) based on hearing assessment, client communication and physical needs Completed |
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Select appropriate additional device requirements for optimal acoustic performance and client management needs Completed |
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Take ear impressions
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Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures Completed |
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Recognise and respond to contraindications to taking ear impressions with otoscopy Completed |
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Make referral to other facilities for assessment and treatment Completed |
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Select correct sized otoblocks Completed |
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Prepare mould material in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Completed |
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Follow correct and safe impression taking procedure Completed |
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Examine ear impressions for defects and take new impression if defects found Completed |
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Determine any modifications that may be required to ensure a comfortable insertion and fit Completed |
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Examine ear condition post impression Completed |
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Package ear impressions suitably and send to ear mould manufacturer Completed |
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Prepare for fitting
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Prepare information and required documentation Completed |
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Prepare the environment for hearing aid fitting Completed |
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Check and calibrate equipment ready for use Completed |
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Check availability of required personal protective equipment as required Completed |
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Fit hearing aids
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Follow manufacturer’s recommended fitting procedures and industry best practice including recognised fitting formulae Completed |
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Assess occlusion effect and make appropriate modifications to minimise its effects Completed |
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Determine acceptable power output and evaluate in consultation with the client Completed |
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Assess hearing device for acoustic feedback and take action to minimise its effects if needed Completed |
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Evaluate objective and subjective performance and comfort factors and make modifications as required Completed |
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Clean and store equipment and attachments in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures Completed |
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Provide advice and resources to the client
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Instruct client/carer clearly on correct use and maintenance arrangements Completed |
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Give client the opportunity to voice concerns in relation to hearing aid fitting and address client’s concerns Completed |
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Provide relevant materials to client about their device and services available Completed |
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Make informed judgment from client responses about client ability to manage use of device Completed |
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Make recommendations for further assessment or treatment in accordance with industry standards Completed |
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Complete and manage documentation
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Complete, present and store accurate documentation in accordance with relevant policies and procedures Completed |
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Document expected short and long term outcomes Completed |
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Follow up client
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Organise client follow up in accordance with industry standards Completed |
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Verify and validate success of fitting and modify electroacoustic parameters where appropriate Completed |
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Maintain and repair hearing aids
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Check hearing aid and its components manually Completed |
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Conduct acoustic listening check of hearing aid Completed |
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Complete test box measurements as required or interpret 2cc coupler data Completed |
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Complete minor hearing aid repairs in accordance with industry standards Completed |
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Arrange major hearing aid repairs when required Completed |
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Inform client of the cause of and solution to the device problem and possible ways to overcome this Completed |
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Make minor modifications to improve comfort or acoustic performance Completed |
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