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 HLTEN406B, 'Undertake basic wound care'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake basic wound care' 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. Undertake wound assessment | 1.1 Demonstrate understanding of common ways disease is spread and infection is developed throughout wound assessment and care 1.2 Apply knowledge of physiological processes of healing 1.3 Seek client cooperation and consent 1.4 Maintain client privacy and dignity 1.5 Utilise strategies to minimise cross-infection during assessment and implementation 1.6 Identify and document level of improvement in wound healing 1.7 Record data in line with organisation protocols, guidelines and procedures 1.8 Observe orders relating to non-disturbance of dressings |
2. Contribute to planning appropriate care for the client with a wound | 2.1 Discuss wound care with the client in conjunction with the registered nurse 2.2 Observe evidence based principles and practice associated with wound care 2.3 Take into account the sequencing, timing and client needs when planning care 2.4 Take into account primary health care principles and holistic approach when planning care 2.5 Utilise knowledge of physiological processes associated with normal wound healing in planning and delivering treatments 2.6 Identify client comfort needs (eg. pain relief) before undertaking wound care 2.7 Identify impact of wound on activities of daily living for client, in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse 2.8 Consult with the registered nurse regarding analgesic administration within an optimal time frame of procedure if required 2.9 Be aware of the potential impact of wound on client and/or family |
3. Implement wound care strategies in conjunction with wound management team | 3.1 Collect all requirements for the procedure 3.2 Maintain client privacy and dignity throughout all aspects of the procedure 3.3 Observe aseptic technique for clean surgical wound 3.4 Use clean techniques where appropriate for clean wounds 3.5 Undertake appropriate hand washing 3.6 Remove sutures, clips and drains as directed by a registered nurse 3.7 Collect specimens required for microbiology/cytology as per organisation protocol 3.8 Dispose of all articles including hazardous waste in line with organisation policies and procedures 3.9 Complete documentation and make the client comfortable |
4. Assist in evaluating the outcomes of nursing actions | 4.1 Involve client in the evaluation process 4.2 Ensure documentation records ongoing progress 4.3 Report progress to and discuss with a registered nurse |