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Evidence Guide: HLTPAT317A - Operate effectively within a pathology testing environment

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HLTPAT317A - Operate effectively within a pathology testing environment

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

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and profile of the pathology industry

  1. Describe the organisation of the pathology industry
  2. Explain the relationships between the different occupations and modes of practice within pathology.
  3. Observe and describe the operation of a typical laboratory.
  4. Identify current legislation that impacts on pathology laboratories
Describe the organisation of the pathology industry

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Explain the relationships between the different occupations and modes of practice within pathology.

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Observe and describe the operation of a typical laboratory.

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Identify current legislation that impacts on pathology laboratories

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Develop a knowledge of different sectors and roles within a pathology laboratory

  1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of different workers within a pathology laboratory
  2. Identify the role and responsibilities of pathology assistants including when and from whom to seek advice
  3. Develop an understanding of the different sections within a pathology laboratory
Identify the roles and responsibilities of different workers within a pathology laboratory

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Identify the role and responsibilities of pathology assistants including when and from whom to seek advice

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Develop an understanding of the different sections within a pathology laboratory

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Develop an understanding of specimen processing

  1. Adopt recommended safety precautions when handling biologically hazardous specimens
  2. Follow organisation guidelines in the handling of urgent samples
  3. Follow organisation guidelines in the handling of non-replaceable samples
  4. Ensure sample labelling complies with organisation policies
  5. Store and transport pathology samples in line with organisation policies and procedures and legal and regulatory guidelines
  6. Perform specimens preparation or separation and storage according to test requirements
Adopt recommended safety precautions when handling biologically hazardous specimens

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Follow organisation guidelines in the handling of urgent samples

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Follow organisation guidelines in the handling of non-replaceable samples

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Ensure sample labelling complies with organisation policies

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Store and transport pathology samples in line with organisation policies and procedures and legal and regulatory guidelines

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Perform specimens preparation or separation and storage according to test requirements

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Document client information

  1. Use accepted protocols to document information in line with organisation requirements
  2. Use appropriate terminology to document identified problems related to application specimen testing
  3. Ensure that confidentiality of client information is maintained.
Use accepted protocols to document information in line with organisation requirements

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Use appropriate terminology to document identified problems related to application specimen testing

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Ensure that confidentiality of client information is maintained.

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Work within organisation policies and procedures

  1. Access and follow organisation guidelines, policies and procedures
  2. Follow organisation administrative practices and procedures
  3. Access and follow legal and regulatory guidelines
  4. Document relevant information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
Access and follow organisation guidelines, policies and procedures

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Follow organisation administrative practices and procedures

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Access and follow legal and regulatory guidelines

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Document relevant information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.

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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 assessee 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:

Equipment

Laboratory policy and procedure manual

Occupational health and safety requirements

Infection control manual

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.

Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision.

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:

Laboratory policy and procedure manual

OHS requirements

Infection control requirements

Medical terminology

Biohazard nature of specimens handled in the laboratory

Essential skills:

Ability to:

Comply with relevant policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures of the organisation

Effectively communicate with internal and external clients

Follow instructions

Use basic computer skills

Handle hazardous chemicals

Use time management strategies to set priorities

Demonstrate understanding of work lists and their role in preparation of samples for testing

Comply with organisation policies and procedures including those of OHS and infection control, and current standards

Use reading and writing skills-literacy competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. The level of skill required involves reading and documenting clinical information and understanding complex policy and procedure manuals.

Use oral communication skills-language competence required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. Assessors should look for skills in asking questions, providing clear information, listening to and understanding workplace instructions, and clarifying workplace instructions when necessary. Effective verbal and non verbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons are essential. Organisation may require competence in English or a community language, depending on client group

Use numeracy skills ranging from the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, recording stock levels and statistical information

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

Deal with conflict

Work with others within a team

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.

Modes of practice may include:

Specimen reception

Specimen set up

Sample identification and processing as per organisation requirements

Loading analysers

Current legislation may include

Relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory Acts and Regulations specific to Pathology

Other relevant Acts and regulations including:

OH&S

Privacy

Discrimination

NATA and ISO accreditation

Workers within a pathology laboratory may include but is not limited to:

Pathologist

Scientist

Laboratory technician

Pathology assistant

Phlebotomist

Ancillary staff

Roles and responsibilities of pathology assistants may include

Specimen reception

Data entry

Specimen separation and storage

Sample Identification and confirmation

Labelling of aliquots

Preparing samples for processing

Loading analysers

Making stains

Staining slides

Cleaning instrumentation

Temperature monitoring

Specimens may include:

Blood

Cultures

Urine

Faeces

Swabs

Tissue samples

Sputum

Body fluids

CSF pleural aspirates

Slides

Environmental samples (including water, food etc)

Different sections within a pathology laboratory include:

Haematology

Transfusion (Blood Bank)

Serology / immunology

Chemical pathology

Microbiology

Anatomical pathology / cytology

Cytogenetics

Molecular genetics

Specimens preparation includes:

Centrifugation

Aliquoting

Recommended safety precautions may include:

Wearing gown, gloves, recommended eye protection and mask (if indicated by protocol)

Wearing enclosed foot wear

Urgent samples may include

Samples received from emergency, ICU, CCU, SCN, oncology or as indicated by requesting Doctor or collection area.

Samples for tissue typing for organ transplantation

CSF

Blood gases,

Ammonia levels

Drug levels following an overdose

Lactates

Non-replaceable samples may include:

Histology samples and slides

Samples collected by invasive techniques (including CSF, aspirates)

Swabs

Specimens from a child under 2 years of age

Organisation policies and procedures may refer to::

Collection and documentation of client personal and clinical information

Confidentiality of client information

Preparation for specimen collection procedures

Performance of specimen collection procedures

Infection control

Occupational health and safety

Specimen preparation, labelling, storage and transport

Maintenance of specimen integrity

Documentation and recording keeping

Handling of waste

Cleaning and maintenance of equipment (centrifuges etc)

Monitoring temperatures of storage areas