Practise in a hyperbaric environment

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 HLTEN613B, 'Practise in a hyperbaric environment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Practise in a hyperbaric 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. Work in a hyperbaric environment

1.1 Work with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of members of the hyperbaric unit health team

1.2 Identify potential causes of emergencies associated with a hyperbaric chamber and hyperbaric treatment and respond appropriately

1.3 Use appropriate methods to prevent emergencies in the chamber where applicable

1.4 Recognise and report contraindications to hyperbaric conditions for self where applicable

1.5 Apply procedures for infection control before, during and after treatments

1.6 Work with an understanding of the reason for pre-hyperbaric treatment safety checklists and participates in this process

1.7 Work with an awareness of rationale for staff undertaking annual hyperbaric medicals and participate in this process

1.8 Recognise the specific occupational health, safety and welfare conditions related to working in a hyperbaric environment

1.9 Recognise the potential impact of hyperbaric therapy on clients and their significant other/s

2. Contribute to holistic and specific assessment for hyperbaric treatment

2.1 Perform a holistic assessment of the client in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary health care team, utilising resources and tools specific to the hyperbaric unit/organisation

2.2 Identify possible psychological and physical complications of hyperbaric treatment and associated client education requirements

2.3 Discuss the physical, psychological and social impacts of hyperbaric treatment with the client and identified significant other/s (with client consent)

2.4 Recognise and report contraindications for hyperbaric conditions for clients

3. Plan care for clients requiring hyperbaric treatment

3.1 Document an individual plan of care for the client in conjunction with the health care team

3.2 Incorporate health teaching and discharge planning into practice in consultation/collaboration with the health care team

4. Implement appropriate care for the client

4.1 Perform contemporary nursing interventions for the client undergoing hyperbaric therapy

4.2 Correctly use specific hyperbaric chamber equipment for treatments

4.3 Provide client informationand education regarding hyperbaric therapy

4.4 Demonstrate trouble shooting skills during hyperbaric treatments

4.5 Monitor condition of the client undergoing hyperbaric treatment and communicate throughout the treatment to the registered nurse, technician and medical officer as appropriate

4.6 Document outcomes of treatments according to hyperbaric procedures and organisation policy

5. Document and evaluate outcomes of nursing interventions

5.1 Monitor and evaluate client response to interventions and progress toward planned goals and document according to organisation policy

5.2 Report outcomes of nursing interventions to the appropriate member of the healthcare team

5.3 Change care plans and modify nursing interventions in conjunction with the registered nurse or other member of the hyperbaric team


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTEN613B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT61107 - Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)