Collect arterial blood samples

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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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 HLTPAT412D, 'Collect arterial blood samples'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for sample collection

1.1 Identify pathology request and client correctly

1.2 Explain procedure client and obtain consent in accordance with legal requirements and organisation policy and procedure

1.3 Obtain relevant clinical information and record in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.4 Calculate minimum blood volume required for test

1.5 Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and prepared for the arterial blood collection procedure

1.6 Perform pre-collection testing to ensure integrity of arterial circulation at site of collection before proceeding

1.7 Check oxygen therapy and record to ensure client is breathing room air, specified air or gas mixture according to pathology request documentation

1.8 Assemble and prepare equipment and disposables

1.9 Maintain standard and additional precautions

1.10 Use personal and protective equipment correctly

2. Perform arterial blood collection

2.1 Prepare collection site according to organisation policies and procedures

2.2 Locate artery, insert needle at correct angle, and collect sufficient sample volume for requested test/s

2.3 Follow infection control procedures throughout collection procedure

2.4 Apply pressure to site immediately following collection according to organisation policies and procedures

2.5 Dispose of sharps safely using correct techniques and container

2.6 Fit stopper to syringe immediately after removal of needle

2.7 Mix sample thoroughly, label and prepare for transport in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Perform post collection procedures

3.1 Dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.2 Complete documentation

3.3 Check puncture site to ensure bleeding has stopped

3.4 Cover puncture site appropriately

3.5 Leave client comfortable

3.6 Provide relevant information and instructions (e.g. bleeding)

3.7 Notify appropriate staff so that the client's condition can be monitored

3.8 Transport arterial blood sample to laboratory in accordance with organisation policies and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTPAT412D appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT41812 - Certificate IV in Pathology