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 HLTCT407D, 'Remove orthopaedic devices'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Remove orthopaedic devices' 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 orthopaedic devices | 1.1 Assemble and check equipment for removing orthopaedic devices to ensure that it is in clean and in working order 1.2 Receive request to remove of orthopaedic device and if in doubt confirm request with relevant personnel 1.3 Assess client's condition and identify precautions or potential complications associated with the removal of orthopaedic device 1.4 Explain procedure to client and obtain client consent/agreement 1.5 Provide the client with opportunities to ask questions and discuss areas of concern 1.6 Meet the comfort and safety needs of the client and applicator 1.7 Review condition of the wound and pin site and refer to relevant personnel as required |
2. Remove orthopaedic device | 2.1 Identify client's specific needs in relation to the removal of orthopaedic device 2.2 Remove the orthopaedic device according to instructions and to meet the client's needs 2.3 Meet the comfort and safety needs of the client 2.4 Assess the client's condition and identify the need for referral for immediate review by medical practitioner 2.5 Complete documentation |
3. Undertake post modification procedures | 3.1 Clean client at completion of procedure 3.2 Ensure the Neurovascular status of limb is within normal limits 3.3 Provide verbal advice to client and carer for the care of the limb until next appointment with medical specialist 3.4 Arrange appropriate support for the client |
4. Clean working environment | 4.1 Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management policies 4.2 Clean equipment accordance with manufacturer's specifications and stored safely 4.3 Clean work surfaces in accordance with infection control guidelines |