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 HLTEN519C, 'Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment' 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. Minimise risk to the safe administration of intravenous medication | 1.1 Check for pharmacology and substance incompatibilities 1.2 Review issues related to drug administration with registered nurse 1.3 Identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed intravenous medications 1.4 Confirm client identity and check for any known allergies 1.5 Maintain knowledge of drug schedules and classifications as determined by legislation 1.6 Work with a knowledge of various forms of intravenous medication administration 1.7 Assess the intravenous cannula site for any problems |
2. Prepare intravenous medications for administration to client | 2.1 Work with a knowledge of all intravenous administration routes and associated terminology 2.2 Identify the purpose and function of prescribed intravenous medications for administration 2.3 Identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed intravenous medications 2.4 Accurately calculate dosages for administration of intravenous drugs 2.5 Work with a knowledge of how intravenous medications are prepared in line with legislative requirements and environmental guidelines 2.6 Use correct intravenous medication administration techniques and precautions specific to each client as per medication orders |
3. Administer intravenous medications within legal parameters | 3.1 Work with a knowledge of legal parameters for the administration of intravenous medications 3.2 Administer intravenous medications within role responsibility accordance with the legislative requirements and organisation policy 3.3 Store intravenous medications in a safe manner according to legislative requirements and health care organisation policy 3.4 Work with a knowledge of organisation processes for quality management and risk assessment of administration of intravenous medication |
4. Monitor client response to administered intravenous medication | 4.1 Record administration of intravenous mediations in accordance with organisation policy 4.2 Contribute to information provided to clients and carers on intravenous medication administration (including possible side effects) 4.3 Recognise acute and delayed adverse reactions to intravenous medications and respond within role responsibility 4.4 Implement emergency actions for identified acute and delayed adverse reactions within role responsibility 4.5 Record and report response to emergency strategies 4.6 Implement organisation procedures in the event of an intravenous medication incident |