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Evidence Guide: HLTMT416C - Collect pathology specimens

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HLTMT416C - Collect pathology specimens

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Receive request for collection of pathology specimens

  1. Assess request to determine equipment required and other special requirements
  2. Identify precise nature and requirements of the test request
  3. Collect relevant clinical and personal information by interview of client and document correctly
  4. Ensure pre-test criteria are met
  5. Refer pathology requests to supervisor if required
  6. Use of pathology collection manuals correctly
  7. Select and prepare equipment and appropriate collection containers
Assess request to determine equipment required and other special requirements

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Identify precise nature and requirements of the test request

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Collect relevant clinical and personal information by interview of client and document correctly

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Ensure pre-test criteria are met

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Refer pathology requests to supervisor if required

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Use of pathology collection manuals correctly

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Select and prepare equipment and appropriate collection containers

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Perform procedure

  1. Ensure consent has been obtained in accordance with legal and organisation requirements
  2. Follow infection control guidelines
  3. Use personal protective equipment safely
  4. Use collection and clinical equipment safely
  5. Follow organisation guidelines for safe handling of pathology specimens/non pathology specimens
  6. Adopt standard and additional precautions and seek assistance as required
  7. Follow appropriate procedures for collection of sample
  8. Follow WHS guidelines relating to disposal of equipment
Ensure consent has been obtained in accordance with legal and organisation requirements

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Follow infection control guidelines

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Use personal protective equipment safely

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Use collection and clinical equipment safely

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Follow organisation guidelines for safe handling of pathology specimens/non pathology specimens

Completed
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Adopt standard and additional precautions and seek assistance as required

Completed
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Follow appropriate procedures for collection of sample

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Follow WHS guidelines relating to disposal of equipment

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Label and store specimens for transportation

  1. Label specimens in accordance with ISO 9000 or the National Australian Testing Authority
  2. Process and store specimens correctly
  3. Contain specimens appropriately for transport
  4. Report specimens ready for transportation
Label specimens in accordance with ISO 9000 or the National Australian Testing Authority

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Process and store specimens correctly

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Contain specimens appropriately for transport

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Report specimens ready for transportation

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Clean autopsy room

  1. Clean equipment and store safely
  2. Sterilise equipment as required
  3. Clean work area according to infection control policy and procedures
  4. Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
Clean equipment and store safely

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Sterilise equipment as required

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Clean work area according to infection control policy and procedures

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Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Access to an autopsy room where assessment can take place

Autopsy equipment

Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols

Relevant legislative requirements

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place (if possible)

Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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:

Abbreviations commonly used in a clinical laboratory

Anatomy and physiology relevant to pathology collections

Boundaries of responsibilities

Common infection and other risks associated with autopsy procedures

Correct storage methods for specimens and fixatives

General knowledge of pathology laboratories eg various departments and tests performed

Medical terminology

Obligations with respect to confidentiality of client information and legal and ethical issues

Potential complications of collection procedures

Tests

Understanding of test requested and any special requirements - protecting the integrity of the specimen

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 standard and additional precautions

Comply with policies and procedures including WHS, infection control etc

Demonstrate correct techniques for collection of pathology specimens

Demonstrate knowledge of pre-test criteria

Effectively communicate with medical officer performing autopsy

Exhibit an appropriate level of care reflecting courtesy, responsiveness and helpfulness

Follow infection control and WHS policy and procedures

Maintain client confidentiality

Perform special autopsy techniques

Respond productively to supervision

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

Use accurate dissection techniques

Use autopsy equipment correctly and safely

Use basic computer skills

Use numeracy skills may range from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, weighing and measuring requirements to recording data

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

using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons

literacy competence in English or a community language, depending on client group organisation requirements

Use personal protective equipment correctly

Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job role in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill of skill that may include:

ability to understand symbols used in WHS signs

reading and interpreting requests for pathology specimens

completing appropriate documentation

Use problem solving skills required including an ability to use available resources

Use literacy support available in the workplace which may range from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available

Use time management strategies to set priorities

Work cooperatively in a team environment and unsupervised

Range Statement

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.

Pathology specimen requests are made by:

Pathologist

Specialist medical practitioners

Pre-test requirements include:

Client identification

Client details

Collection of clinical information

Appropriate procedures for paediatric clients may require specialised skills and knowledge

Pathology specimens may include:

Saliva

Sputum

Urine including via catheter

Semen

Stool

Swabs

Skin scraping

Blood

Aspirates

Tissue

Protective clothing includes:

Face protection

Eye protection

Gown

Apron

Surgical suits

Gloves, including surgical and kevlar

Protective footwear

Respirators

Correct storage of specimens may include:

Kept on ice or dry ice

Kept warm

Actioned immediately

Protected from light

Use of fixatives

Procedures may be undertaken in an assisting role eg assisting a pathologist with a fine needle aspiration

Relevant equipment and consumable items

specimen containers

Autopsy table

Trolleys

Surgical instruments

Scales

Specimen containers

Necropsy saw

Knives

Packing materials

Needles

Suture materials

Body bags

Electric scrubbers

Infection Control policy and procedures may include:

Personal hygiene

Cleaning procedures

Cleaning of surfaces and equipment

Use of cleaning chemicals

Use of personal protective equipment

Standard and additional precautions

Disposal of clinical and other wastes

Waste may include:

Clinical wastes

General waste

Toxic waste