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 HLTPAT003, 'Perform capillary blood collections'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform capillary blood collections' 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 |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Confirm collection requirements | 1.1 Greet client courteously and identify self 1.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures 1.3 Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for required collection 1.4 Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 1.5 Explain collection procedure to client 1.6 Obtain consent for collection procedure from client |
2. Prepare for skin puncture blood collection | 2.1 Confirm method and site of collection based on correct interpretation of clinical request and age of client 2.2 Select equipment to ensure the collection meets test and organisational requirements 2.3 Provide clear advice about the procedure to client or carer 2.4 Use appropriate warming device to safely prepare site as required in accordance with documented organisation procedure 2.5 Position client to ensure comfort and safety of both client and collector, using supportive holding techniques 2.6 Identify when assistance may be needed and seek help if required 2.7 Determine minimum volumes of blood required according to testing organisation’s requirements and volume limits based on client age and weight |
3. Draw blood | 3.1 Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure 3.2 Clean site with approved cleansing agent and allow to air dry prior to collection 3.3 Puncture the skin in the appropriate location, using an approved lancet appropriate to site selected and client age 3.4 Collect capillary blood sample into appropriate collection containers devices to ensure sample integrity and correct order of draw in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines 3.5 Mix sample by gentle inversion, maintaining sample integrity as required 3.6 Following collection, apply pressure to puncture site until site has stopped bleeding 3.7 Observe client before, during and after collection for potential adverse effects and respond according to procedure |
4. Follow post-blood collection procedures | 4.1 Accurately label blood collection tubes in front of client with time and date of collection, client details and other required information following regulatory and organisational guidelines 4.2 Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures 4.3 Confirm information accuracy with client or carer 4.4 Confirm that site has stopped bleeding after appropriate time lapse and apply wound dressing 4.5 Complete other collection documentation in accordance with organisation procedures 4.6 Prepare collected samples for transit or store |