Operate efficiently within a pathology and specimen collection 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 HLTPAT305C, 'Operate efficiently within a pathology and specimen collection environment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate efficiently within a pathology and specimen collection 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 within the context of the pathology and specimen collection environment

1.1 Identify relevant departments and services within a health care setting

1.2 Identify facilities and devices to perform the role of a pathology assistant and specimen collection assistant

1.3 Observe clients participating in various types of specimen collection activities within the work environment

1.4 Ensure work performed reflects consideration of the key stakeholders and representatives of pathology and specimen collection practices

1.5 Participate within a health care team effectively

2. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the organisation and pathology sector

2.1 Demonstrates consideration and understanding of the underpinning values and philosophy of the organisation and the sector

2.2 Ensure conduct is ethical and organisation policies and procedures on confidentiality and consent are followed

2.3 Identify personal values and attitudes regarding client are and take into account when performing work duties


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTPAT305C appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT32607 - Certificate III in Pathology