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 HLTEN403B, 'Undertake basic client assessment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake basic client assessment' 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. Collect data relating to client health | 1.1 Ensure appropriate introductions and explanations precede all nursing assessment and interventions 1.2 Measure vital signs of the client using appropriate biomedical equipment according to the acuity of care and physical characteristics of the client 1.3 Perform other clinical measurements/assessments such as activities of daily living 1.4 Document current client health practices, issues and needs 1.5 Document and report variations from normal on a regular basis 1.6 Involve client in the process of data collection wherever possible 1.7 Undertake ongoing data collection, such as vital signs |
2. Undertake client assessment for admission and discharge | 2.1 Collect client-based data for admission and/or discharge planning 2.2 Contribute to nursing assessment documentation relating to physical, psychosocial and contextual client factors 2.3 Follow organisation policies and procedures relating to client participation 2.4 Undertake client admission with understanding of processes involved and key issues to be addressed 2.5 Take into account individual's values and attitudes regarding health care and any issues the client may be experiencing and report to the registered nurse, as appropriate 2.6 Document client information, such as community resources, to assist in planning for discharge 2.7 Accurately record and report admission and discharge information 2.8 Respect cultural, spiritual and religious wishes during nursing assessment |
3. Contribute to planning nursing care for clients in a health care environment | 3.1 Contribute to development of nursing care plans within the context of the area of health care and implement in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse 3.2 Communicate effectively with clients, family and health team members within jurisdictional scope of practice 3.3 Develop, implement and evaluate contingency plans and care plans in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse 3.4 Identify and implement stress management techniques for clients |
4. Prepare for client discharge | 4.1 Clarify client needs for community support services on discharge and identify appropriate community support services to the client 4.2 Promote client awareness and understanding through health education within the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse scope of practice 4.3 Ensure client has all requirements for discharge: next GP's appointment medications any referrals 4.4 Ensure documentation is completed as per policy and procedure |
5. Work with clients across the life span | 5.1 Work with an understanding of the different approaches to the concepts of growth and development 5.2 Work with an awareness of differing influences on human development, of genetics and environment 5.3 When working with clients across the life span, take into account differences in physical growth, cognitive and motor development, psychosocial development and issues associated with different stages of development |