Remove casts

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 HLTCT403D, 'Remove casts'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Remove casts' 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 to remove cast

1.1 Assemble equipment for removing cast and check to ensure that it is clean and in working order

1.2 Receive request for removal of cast and if in doubt confirm with relevant personal

1.3 Assess client's condition and identify precautions or potential complications of cast removal

1.4 Explain procedure to client and obtain client consent/agreement

1.5 Provide opportunities for the client to ask questions and discuss areas of concern

1.6 Meet the comfort and safety needs of the client and applicator

2. Remove cast

2.1 Identify the client's specific needs in relation to removal of cast

2.2 Meet the comfort and safety needs of the client and applicator

2.3 Meet the client's needs by removing the cast according to instructions

2.4 Assess the client's condition and identify the need for referral by medical practioners if applicable

2.5 Complete documentation

3. Undertake post removal procedures

3.1 Observe that the Neurovascular status of limb is within normal limits

3.2 Check integrity of skin

3.3 Clean client at completion of procedure

3.4 Provide verbal advice to client and carer for the care of the limb, until next appointment with medical specialist,

3.5 Arrange appropriate support for client

4. Clean working environment

4.1 Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management policies

4.2 Clean equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and stored safely

4.3 Clean work surfaces in accordance with infection control guidelines


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTCT403D appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT41412 - Certificate IV in Cast Technology