Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTAHA015, 'Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for hydrotherapy program | 1.1 Confirm program requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional 1.2 Confer with allied health professional if requirements outlined in the program are not clear, do not take into account client needs and abilities or are beyond scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation 1.3 Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols 1.4 Gather necessary equipment for the program 1.5 Prepare the setting for the program 1.6 Ensure adequate staff are present to meet organisation’s staff: client ratio requirements 1.7 Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the program |
2. Conduct the hydrotherapy program | 2.1 Assist with program according to the instruction of treating allied health professional 2.2 Explain the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the program to the clients 2.3 Assist clients in and out of the pool safely and efficiently according to organisation manual handling policy and treatment goals 2.4 Guide the clients to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan 2.5 Demonstrate components of hydrotherapy to client 2.6 Provide the clients with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills 2.7 Observe client movement through water and provide feedback to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the program 2.8 Monitor the clients during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan 2.9 Identify and manage client adherence issues 2.10 Identify the need for adjustment to the program and report to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner 2.11 Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop by following stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational guidelines 2.12 Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the hydrotherapy according to relevant protocols and guidelines |
3. Respond to an aquatic emergency | 3.1 Support the person(s) in difficulty as quickly as possible 3.2 Remove any other individuals from danger 3.3 Assess the factors involved in a water rescue, the type of rescue required and any equipment needs 3.4 Identify hazards and take appropriate action to prevent further injury/harm to the casualty 3.5 Perform water rescue 3.6 Observe and describe the condition of the casualty to first aid provider 3.7 Where necessary contact emergency services as soon as possible 3.8 Record and report the incident according to, legislative, regulatory and organisation requirements |
4. Assist client after hydrotherapy session | 4.1 Identify support needs of client following a hydrotherapy session 4.2 Provide support with mobility, showering and dressing |
5. Comply with supervisory requirements | 5.1 Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional 5.2 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional 5.3 Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional |
6. Clean and store equipment | 6.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations 6.2 Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols 6.3 Check and maintain equipment according to organisation protocols 6.4 Report equipment faults to the appropriate person |
7. Report and document information | 7.1 Report suggested adjustments to hydrotherapy program, together with rationale, to the responsible allied health professional 7.2 Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional 7.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional 7.4 Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional 7.5 Document information about the program according to the organisation’s protocols 7.6 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic program |