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 HLTAN401C, 'Prepare the anaesthetic environment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare the anaesthetic environment' 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 |
1. Organise, assemble and position anaesthetic equipment and materials | 1.1 Ensure availability of minimum equipment requirements as per ANZCA policy guidelines 1.2 Select equipment and materials and prepare correctly in relation to sequence and requirements of the clients and their clinical procedure 1.3 Ensure all relevant anaesthetic equipment and materials are clean/disinfected/sterile, functioning correctly, prepared for use, and, if necessary, calibrated 1.4 Position equipment and materials for accessibility with reference to other health professionals to meet the requirements of the clinical procedure and according to the anaesthetist's preference 1.5 Confirm the anaesthetist's requirements and preferences |
2. Prepare for intravascular infusion and transfusion in accordance with request from anaesthetist and organisation policies and procedures | 2.1 Ensure intravascular solution, blood or blood product is correctly selected in accordance with anaesthetist's instructions and client documentation 2.2 Confirm selected solution, blood or blood as fit for use in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 2.3 Correctly select infusion set, connectors and/ or filters 2.4 Correctly assemble equipment and materials and prime in an aseptic manner and ready for use 2.5 Store infusion equipment and solutions correctly |
3. Maintain adequate stock levels of anaesthetic consumable items | 3.1 Check stock levels and take appropriate action to maintain supply 3.2 Communicate unavailability of stock to relevant personnel 3.3 Rotate stock where necessary 3.4 Store materials according to manufacturer's recommendations and legal requirements 3.5 Carry out ordering procedures to organisation's requirements 3.6 Withdraw relevant stock and dispose of in compliance with health hazard notices 3.7 Dispose of expired stock promptly and safely in accordance with legislative requirements 3.8 Ensure relevant material safety data sheets are available and referenced as required |
4. Prepare the environment for the administration of anaesthesia | 4.1 Check humidity and temperature levels and adjust in accordance with relevant industry standards and clinical procedure 4.2 Check lighting for suitability for the administration of anaesthesia 4.3 Keep noise levels to a minimum |