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 HLTPAT407C, 'Perform electrocardiography (ECG)'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform electrocardiography (ECG)' 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. Prepare electrocardiography (ECG) machine for use | 1.1 Check ECG machine against a checklist before each use for good electrical working order, for cleanliness, calibration, and for correct settings 1.2 Check ECG machine to ensure that it is maintained according to the AS 3551 Technical Management Program for Medical Devices |
2. Prepare client and attach ECG leads | 2.1 Correctly identify, reassure and inform client, regarding the ECG procedure 2.2 Record client information eg name, medical record number, date and time, and whether client has chest pain or is pain free 2.3 Position client for the attachment of leads 2.4 Attach leads according to procedure manual, and correct lead placement is double checked |
3. Produce ECG trace according to the documented procedures | 3.1 Label leads as they are recorded, and record if a filter is used 3.2 Record lead 2 'rhythm strip', being of a length prearranged with the requesting practitioner 3.3 Produce trace eliminating sources of interference and maintaining a straight base line 3.4 Clean client's chest and ECG electrodes on completion of procedure 3.5 Forward trace to cardiologist for reading |
4. Recognise and manage common ECG interference patterns | 4.1 Identify and manage electrical interference 4.2 Identify and manage skeletal muscle tremor 4.3 Identify and manage excessive muscle activity 4.4 Identify and manage a wandering baseline |