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 HLTCA401D, 'Perform electrocardiography (ECG)'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform electrocardiography (ECG)' 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. Prepare electrocardiography machine for use | 1.1 CheckECG machine is in good working order 1.2 Store ECG leads in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications |
2. Prepare client for ECG procedure | 2.1 Receive and process the request for an ECG in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 2.2 Identify the client correctly following the organisation's guidelines for preventing client misidentification 2.3 Reassure and provide complete information regarding the ECG procedure appropriately 2.4 Involve the client fully in discussions about their treatment using language they can understand 2.5 Provide the client with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern 2.6 Record client information 2.7 Review client medical history and address pre-existing conditions 2.8 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements |
3. Attach ECG electrodes | 3.1 Maintain the client's privacy and dignity throughout procedure 3.2 Complete preparation of client's skin for electrode placement as required 3.3 Position the client correctly and comfortably and place electrodes in accordance with client's needs and current standards 3.4 Attach leads correctly and double check lead placement 3.5 Advise supervisor or an appropriate person if you think a client may be at risk |
4. Produce an ECG trace | 4.1Produce trace and check for interference, wandering baseline and amplitude 4.2 Repeat trace if interference, increased amplitude or wandering baseline is identified 4.3 Identify and action abnormal ECG patterns which require immediate medical attention 4.4 Forward trace to cardiologist or requesting medical officer for reading 4.5 Record test details according to department and organisation procedures |
5. Complete ECG process | 5.1 Remove ECG leads and electrodes from client 5.2 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of procedure 5.3 Clean ECG leads and electrodes on completion of procedure in accordance with infection control guidelines 5.4 Dispose of disposable ECG electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures 5.5 Store ECG machine accordance with manufacturer's specifications and WHS policies and procedures |