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 HLTAN403C, 'Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of 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. Assist in establishing and maintaining client's airway | 1.1 Check anaesthetist's requirements 1.2 Check individual needs of the client and ensure the appropriate anaesthetic equipment is provided for the anaesthetist 1.3 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist as directed to position the client for establishing the airway 1.4 Select equipment and prepare and handle correctly and safely and in accordance with infection control guidelines 1.5 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist throughout induction procedure 1.6 Maintain client's airway when directed by the anaesthetist 1.7 Take all necessary precautions to prevent cross-infection and minimise trauma 1.8 Secure airway into position |
2. Monitor the performance of anaesthetic equipment used | 2.1 Ensure anaesthetic equipment is in working order and service records are current 2.2 Ensure warning devices are working and alarm limits are set in accordance with relevant standards 2.3 Observe anaesthetic equipment whilst in use and take action if a fault develops as directed by Anaesthetist to avoid danger to clients and staff 2.4 Follow established procedures to rectify faulty equipment |
3. Provide assistance in monitoring the client during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia | 3.1 Check client's physiological parameters when as directed by anaesthetist 3.2 Identify deviations from acceptable limits of the client's physiological parameters, check equipment for true reading and report to the anaesthetist 3.3 Identify signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction, check equipment for true reading and report to the anaesthetist 3.4 Inform and reassure client, as appropriate, throughout the procedure |
4. Measure and record clients' fluid balance | 4.1 Accurately measure client's fluid intake and output/loss and record as directed by the anaesthetist 4.2 Promptly and accurately report any abnormal findings to the anaesthetist 4.3 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions 4.4 Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with infection control policy |
5. Perform clinical measurements when directed by the anaesthetist | 5.1 Select and prepare required equipment 5.2 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with additional precautions 5.3 Prepare client as required for test 5.4 Take sample as required, conduct measurement in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisation policies and procedures 5.5 Record findings promptly and accurately 5.6 Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with infection control policy |