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 HLTPAT410C, 'Collect pathology specimens other than blood for specialised testing'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Collect pathology specimens other than blood for specialised testing' 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 specimen collection | 1.1 Correctly identify pathology request and client 1.2 Identify precise nature and requirements of the test request 1.3 Explain procedure to client and obtain consent 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 Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and prepared for the collection procedure 1.6 Comply with pre-test criteria 1.7 Refer pathology request to manager or appropriate health professional if required 1.8 Select and prepare equipment and disposables and correct collection containers for the specialised test 1.9 Maintain standard and additional precautions 1.10 Use personal and protective equipment correctly |
2. Perform procedure for specialised test | 2.1 Seek assistance of pathologist or medical scientist if required according to organisation policy and procedure 2.2 Prepare collection site according to organisation policy and procedure 2.3 Follow infection control procedures throughout collection procedure 2.4 Follow correct procedure for collection of sample 2.5 Follow organisation policy and procedures for safe handling of pathology and non pathology specimens |
3. Perform post collection procedures | 3.1 Dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 3.2 Complete documentation 3.3 Check collection site 3.4 Cover collection site appropriately if required 3.5 Correctly position client and make them comfortable 3.6 Monitor client during and on completion of collection procedure to identify potential adverse outcomes 3.7 Provide relevant information and instructions to client 3.8 Notify appropriate staff if required so that the client's condition can be monitored |
4. Label and store specimens for transportation | 4.1 Label specimens in accordance with International Standards Organisation 9000 or National Association of Testing Authorities standards 4.2 Process specimens and store them correctly 4.3 Ensure specimens are appropriately contained for transport |