Perform polysomnographic recording

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
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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 HLTNE608D, 'Perform polysomnographic recording'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare equipment, material and environment

1.1 Review client booking list for client details

1.2 Identify special needs of clients

1.3 Select equipment, materials and location for test

1.4 Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean and dry, in working order, and, where applicable, calibrated

1.5 Review relevant, current literature and protocols

1.6 Arrange client bookings according to organisation procedures, clients' needs, and reason for study

2. Prepare client for procedure

2.1 Confirm receipt of information by client

2.2 Receive and process request for polysomnographic recording

2.3 Correctly identify client, reassure and inform client regarding the procedure

2.4 Give opportunities for client/carer to ask questions and discuss areas of concern

2.5 Check client consent has been obtained

2.6 Review client's medical history, seek clarification on specific details and take actioned, as required

3. Attach monitoring equipment

3.1 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions

3.2 Select type and number of electrodes according to client needs, including multiple polygraphic recording electrodes

3.3 Conduct head measurement to verify sites for cerebral electrode placement according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures

3.4 Identify positioning of monitoring equipment for other physiological measurements

3.5 Complete skin preparation according to infection control guidelines and client's needs

3.6 Attach other monitoring equipment as required

3.7 Correctly connect required leads between interface/head box and machine

3.8 Perform pre-test electrode impedance and establish integrity of electrodes and other recording devices, and application

3.9 Adjust equipment, electrodes, and other recording devices as required

3.10 Enter client details on testing equipment or on paper traces, as required

3.11 Perform pre test on machine and biological calibration, including calibration of all polygraphic variables and AC/DC amplifiers

4. Conduct polysomnographic recording

4.1 Perform additional validation techniques performed

4.2 Apply techniques according to client details and annotate concurrent results on record

4.3 Validate electrode impedance throughout test as required

4.4 Use troubleshooting methods to isolate problems with any recording device used in the study.

4.5 Recognise artefacts are recognised, annotate on the record, and eliminate or reduce on all polygraphic channels

4.6 Identify expected waveforms related to clinical conditions and age groups

4.7 Identify sleep states and staging

4.8 Identify changes in physiological parameters are identified, correlate to client's record and action as required

4.9 Identify and action abnormal EEG patterns and waveforms which require immediate attention

4.10 Use derivations and machine settings according to test requirements, polygraphic variables, concurrent results and client needs

4.11 Add/attach further monitoring equipment and/or electrodes in response to concurrent findings

4.12 Annotate on recording any changes throughout the procedure

4.13 Determine appropriate length of recording according to standards, medical referral and concurrent polysomnographic results.

4.14 Identify and meet client needs during the polysomnographic recording

4.15 Identify and respond to severe reactions and complications to in accordance with organisation emergency procedures

5. Complete procedure

5.1 Perform post test electrode impedance and verify integrity of electrode and contact

5.2 Perform post test machine and biological calibration

5.3 Validate existence of the computerised file on hard drive, if required

5.4 Identify and action abnormal test patterns which require immediate medical attention

5.5 Remove EEG leads and electrodes and other recording devices from client and wash paste/gel off client

5.6 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure

5.7 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results

5.8 Record test details for retrieval and statistical purposes according to department procedures

5.9 Provide information to client and carer according to duty of care

5.10 Clean, dry and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and infection control guidelines

5.11 Dispose of disposable EEG electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures and infection control guidelines

6. Generate report

6.1 Review and correct client details reviewed and corrected

6.2 Review annotations reviewed and correct to provide accurate and concise information including sleep staging

6.3 Forward technical report/results with accompanying documentation to neurologist or respiratory specialist for review or assessment and reporting


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTNE608D appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT60812 - Advanced Diploma of Neurophysiology Technology