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 equipment, material and environment
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Review client booking list for client details Completed |
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Identify special needs of clients Completed |
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Select equipment, materials and location for test Completed |
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Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean and dry, in working order, and, where applicable, calibrated Completed |
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Review relevant, current literature and protocols Completed |
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Arrange client bookings according to organisation procedures, clients' needs, and reason for study Completed |
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Prepare client for procedure
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Confirm receipt of information by client Completed |
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Receive and process request for polysomnographic recording Completed |
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Correctly identify client, reassure and inform client regarding the procedure Completed |
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Give opportunities for client/carer to ask questions and discuss areas of concern Completed |
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Check client consent has been obtained Completed |
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Review client's medical history, seek clarification on specific details and take actioned, as required Completed |
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Attach monitoring equipment
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Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions Completed |
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Select type and number of electrodes according to client needs, including multiple polygraphic recording electrodes Completed |
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Conduct head measurement to verify sites for cerebral electrode placement according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Identify positioning of monitoring equipment for other physiological measurements Completed |
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Complete skin preparation according to infection control guidelines and client's needs Completed |
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Attach other monitoring equipment as required Completed |
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Correctly connect required leads between interface/head box and machine Completed |
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Perform pre-test electrode impedance and establish integrity of electrodes and other recording devices, and application Completed |
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Adjust equipment, electrodes, and other recording devices as required Completed |
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Enter client details on testing equipment or on paper traces, as required Completed |
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Perform pre test on machine and biological calibration, including calibration of all polygraphic variables and AC/DC amplifiers Completed |
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Conduct polysomnographic recording
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Perform additional validation techniques performed Completed |
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Apply techniques according to client details and annotate concurrent results on record Completed |
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Validate electrode impedance throughout test as required Completed |
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Use troubleshooting methods to isolate problems with any recording device used in the study. Completed |
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Recognise artefacts are recognised, annotate on the record, and eliminate or reduce on all polygraphic channels Completed |
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Identify expected waveforms related to clinical conditions and age groups Completed |
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Identify sleep states and staging Completed |
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Identify changes in physiological parameters are identified, correlate to client's record and action as required Completed |
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Identify and action abnormal EEG patterns and waveforms which require immediate attention Completed |
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Use derivations and machine settings according to test requirements, polygraphic variables, concurrent results and client needs Completed |
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Add/attach further monitoring equipment and/or electrodes in response to concurrent findings Completed |
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Annotate on recording any changes throughout the procedure Completed |
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Determine appropriate length of recording according to standards, medical referral and concurrent polysomnographic results. Completed |
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Identify and meet client needs during the polysomnographic recording Completed |
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Identify and respond to severe reactions and complications to in accordance with organisation emergency procedures Completed |
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Complete procedure
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Perform post test electrode impedance and verify integrity of electrode and contact Completed |
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Perform post test machine and biological calibration Completed |
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Validate existence of the computerised file on hard drive, if required Completed |
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Identify and action abnormal test patterns which require immediate medical attention Completed |
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Remove EEG leads and electrodes and other recording devices from client and wash paste/gel off client Completed |
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Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure Completed |
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Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results Completed |
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Record test details for retrieval and statistical purposes according to department procedures Completed |
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Provide information to client and carer according to duty of care Completed |
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Clean, dry and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and infection control guidelines Completed |
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Dispose of disposable EEG electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures and infection control guidelines Completed |
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Generate report
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Review and correct client details reviewed and corrected Completed |
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Review annotations reviewed and correct to provide accurate and concise information including sleep staging Completed |
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Forward technical report/results with accompanying documentation to neurologist or respiratory specialist for review or assessment and reporting Completed |
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