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?
Prepare electrocardiography machine for use
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CheckECG machine is in good working order Completed |
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Store ECG leads in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications Completed |
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Prepare client for ECG procedure
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Receive and process the request for an ECG in accordance with organisation policy and procedures Completed |
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Identify the client correctly following the organisation's guidelines for preventing client misidentification Completed |
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Reassure and provide complete information regarding the ECG procedure appropriately Completed |
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Involve the client fully in discussions about their treatment using language they can understand Completed |
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Provide the client with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern Completed |
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Record client information Completed |
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Review client medical history and address pre-existing conditions Completed |
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Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements Completed |
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Attach ECG electrodes
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Maintain the client's privacy and dignity throughout procedure Completed |
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Complete preparation of client's skin for electrode placement as required Completed |
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Position the client correctly and comfortably and place electrodes in accordance with client's needs and current standards Completed |
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Attach leads correctly and double check lead placement Completed |
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Advise supervisor or an appropriate person if you think a client may be at risk Completed |
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Produce an ECG trace |
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Produce trace and check for interference, wandering baseline and amplitude
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Repeat trace if interference, increased amplitude or wandering baseline is identified Completed |
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Identify and action abnormal ECG patterns which require immediate medical attention Completed |
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Forward trace to cardiologist or requesting medical officer for reading Completed |
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Record test details according to department and organisation procedures Completed |
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Complete ECG process
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Remove ECG leads and electrodes from client Completed |
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Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of procedure Completed |
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Clean ECG leads and electrodes on completion of procedure in accordance with infection control guidelines Completed |
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Dispose of disposable ECG electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures Completed |
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Store ECG machine accordance with manufacturer's specifications and WHS policies and procedures Completed |
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