Provide assistance during an emergency

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 HLTAN405D, 'Provide assistance during an emergency'.
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 an emergency' 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. Identify and respond to clinical emergencies

1.1 Correctly interpret client's symptoms, respond to abnormalities and immediately report to the appropriate clinician

1.2 Monitor and interpret equipment readings and immediately report any to the clinician

1.3 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions

1.4 Promptly obtain emergency equipment and make ready for the clinician

1.5 Maintain client's vital functions pending attendance of medical staff

1.6 Undertake emergency procedures as directed by the anaesthetist/medical officer

1.7 Identify calls for assistance and ensure they are acted upon by attending staff member

2. Identify the need for and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

2.1 Correctly identify the need for and initiate CPR and summon medical assistance

2.2 Establish and maintainclient's airway

2.3 Position client to facilitate CPR

2.4 Perform external cardiac compression and ventilation of the lungs correctly

2.5 Assess client's physiological parameters continually and report variations/abnormalities immediately to the clinician

2.6 Ensure administration of defibrillation occurs rapidly and safely under the supervision of a medical practitioner and/or according to organisation policy and procedure and Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines

2.7 Document actions in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Prepare drugs and fluids for administration in emergency situations under the direction of the anaesthetist/medical officer

3.1 Ensure required drugs, diluents and fluids are to hand

3.2 Ensure expiry date has not been exceeded for each drug, diluent or fluids

3.3 Ensure prepared drug corresponds accurately to medical practitioners requirements in nature, quantity and dilution

3.4 Check drugs with an authorised person prior to and after mixing

3.5 Use correct equipment and maintain sterility of drug and dilutent

3.6 Check final drug dilution with anaesthetist/medical office

3.7 Undertake emergency procedures as directed by the anaesthetist/medical officer

3.8 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTAN405D appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT50612 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia)
  • HLT42612 - Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology