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 HLTPAT409D, 'Perform intravenous cannulation for sample collection'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform intravenous cannulation for sample collection' 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 for intravenous cannulation | 1.1 Correctly identify pathology request and client 1.2 Identify precise nature and requirements of the cannulation and test request 1.3 Explain procedure client and obtain in accordance with legal requirements and organisation policy and procedure 1.4 Obtain relevant clinical information and record in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 1.5 Seek assistance clients if required 1.6 Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and prepared for the cannulation and blood collection procedure 1.7 Ensure pre-collection criteria relevant to the procedure and specific test are met before proceeding 1.8 Refer cannulation and pathology request to manager or appropriate health professional if required 1.9 Coordinate cannulation and sample collection with activities of other health professionals 1.10 Assemble and prepare intravenous cannulation equipment and disposables 1.11 Maintain standard and additional precautions 1.12 Use personal protective equipment correctly 1.13 Chose insertion site and prepare in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 1.14 Apply local anaesthetic cream and dressing to selected insertion site in accordance with organisation policy and procedures |
2. Perform intravenous cannulation | 2.1 Seek assistance from an appropriate health professional if required 2.2 Remove local anaesthetic cream and dressing if used, and perform cannula insertion as soon as possible 2.3 Insert cannula following organisation policy and procedures 2.4 Follow infection control procedures throughout the procedure 2.5 Flush IV cannula in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 2.6 Label sample in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 2.7 Respond to complications in accordance with organisation policy and procedures |
3. Perform post cannulation procedure | 3.1 Remove and dispose IV cannulae in accordance with organisation policy and procedure 3.2 Check cannulation insertion site to ensure bleeding has stopped 3.3 Cover cannulation insertion site according to organisation policy and procedure 3.4 Provide relevant information and instructions client 3.5 Ensure client is left comfortable, and appropriate health professionals are notified so that the client's condition can be monitored 3.6 Dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues 3.7 Complete documentation |
4. Label and store specimens for transportation | 4.1 Label specimens in accordance with International Standards Organisation 9000 or National Association Testing Authorities standards 4.2 Process and store correctly 4.3 Ensure specimens are appropriately contained for transport 4.4 Transport blood sample to laboratory in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |