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 HLTDEFHC401B, 'Administer medications'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Administer medications' 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 client for medication administration | 1.1 Check client details against the medication order to confirm correct client identification 1.2 Explain administration clearly and simply to the client 1.3 Gain informed consent from client in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures 1.4 Check client for known allergies to medication 1.5 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns 1.5 Assure and maintain confidentiality of client information |
2. Prepare medication for administration | 2.1 Check medication order to ensure it is correctly authorised and provides the complete information required to proceed with the administration 2.2 Record and cross check verbal medication orders in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures 2.3 Assess environment for suitability to perform medication administration 2.4 Assemble equipment and consumables for administration 2.5 Select medication, ensuring it complies with the medication order 2.6 Check medication to ensure it is current and within its expiry date 2.7 Prepare medication to ensure it is ready for administration in the correct dose and route of administration as authorised in the medication order |
3. Perform medication administrations | 3.1 Use personal protective equipment as required 3.2 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures 3.3 Check medication in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policy/ procedures, including checking by co workers or supervisor for correctness 3.4 Administer medication by the defined route of administration as authorised in the medication order and in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policy/ procedures 3.5 Recognise unsuccessful administrations and seek referral/assistance 3.6 Report medication errors and record immediately upon realisation that an error has been detected 3.7 Record administration in a manner that is easily interpreted by others and in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 3.8 Monitor client for expected outcomes and adverse effects 3.9 Rectify or seek assistance for adverse effects |
4. Clean and store equipment | 4.1 Clean and/or dispose of equipment and consumables in accordance with manufacturers' requirements and infection control policy 4.2 Store equipment and consumables in accordance with organisation policy and procedures |