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 HLTAN402C, 'Prepare and assist with the preparation of the client for anaesthesia'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Prepare and assist with the preparation of the client for anaesthesia' 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. Receive client | 1.1 Greet and reassure client prior to administration of anaesthesia 1.2 Inform client about the preparation to be completed by anaesthetic technician 1.3 Carry out checks to confirm that all required preparation has been completed 1.4 Correlate client's identification wristband, client notes, consent form and confirm operating list 1.5 Obtain verbal confirmation of client's identity, type and site of operation from the client where condition permits and according to organisation policy 1.6 Monitor the client's safety through continual observation, as required 1.7 Identify, record and immediately report any variations, discrepancies and changes to the client, their documentation or their wishes to the anaesthetist and other relevant personnel 1.8 Acknowledge accompanying relatives and carers sensitively and appropriately 1.9 Label client property and store securely and in accordance with organisation policy |
2. Attach/detach equipment to/from client | 2.1 Select required equipment in accordance with anaesthetist's preference and attach correctly 2.2 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions 2.3 Undertake skin preparation prior to attachment of equipment, as necessary 2.4 Set equipment in operation 2.5 Carefully detach equipment with minimum risk of damage to client, staff or equipment, once the anaesthetist indicates that it is no longer required 2.6 Clean equipment in accordance with departmental infection control policies and manufacturer's instructions prior to storage 2.7 Safely store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, or prepare for re-use 2.8 Follow established procedures if equipment is found to be faulty |
3. Provide assistance in siting intra-vascular cannula | 3.1 Check anaesthetist's requirements 3.2 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions 3.3 Check individual needs of the client and provide the appropriate equipment for the anaesthetist 3.4 Select and prepare required equipment in an aseptic manner 3.5 Provide optimum conditions to facilitate access 3.6 Following insertion, adequately and safely secure the cannula and provide accessibility 3.7 Dispose of waste/sharps in accordance with waste management policies and infection control guidelines |
4. Assist with transfer of clients | 4.1 Plan to transfer client into procedural/operating room under the direction of the anaesthetist is confirmed 4.2 Ensure relevant personnel are aware of the actions to be performed 4.3 Detach equipment not required from the client before the transfer takes place as directed by the anaesthetist 4.4 Ensure equipment attached to the client is safely and correctly adjusted during transfer 4.5 Employ safe lifting and handling techniques during client transfer 4.6 Conduct the client transfer at the direction of the anaesthetist and ensure movement is conducted safely and client discomfort minimised 4.7 Correctly re-connect and adjust equipment on completion of transfer, as necessary 4.8 Maintain client's dignity and give reassurance when necessary |
5. Assist with positioning clients for clinical/operative procedures | 5.1 Inform client of positioning procedures to be completed by technician, reassure, as far as possible, and seek his/her cooperation when appropriate 5.2 Position client under the direction of the anaesthetist to meet the requirements of the anaesthetist and surgeon 5.3 Ensure all relevant equipment is available, is functioning correctly and is correctly attached/placed in accordance with the anaesthetist's and surgeon's preferences and the individual needs of the client 5.4 Ensure client is protected from injury in collaboration with other relevant health professionals 5.5 Obtain assistance to position client when necessary 5.6 Observe any abnormal responses and report any action required to be taken to the anaesthetist/medical officer |