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 HLTPAT413D, 'Assist with pathology procedures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with pathology procedures' 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 to assist with procedure | 1.1 Identify precise nature and requirements of the pathology request 1.2 Identify collection or procedure site 1.3 Obtain and record relevant clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 1.4 Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and prepared for collection or procedure 1.5 Comply with pre-test criteria 1.6 Liaise with health professional concerning nature of assistance required 1.7 Select and prepare equipment and disposables and correct collection or specimen containers 1.8 Prepare collection or procedure site in accordance with organisation policy and procedures |
2. Assist with performance of procedure | 2.1 Maintain communication with health professional performing collection or procedure 2.2 Follow correct protocols for assisting with collection or procedure 2.3 Follow instructions from health professional 2.4 Follow correct infection control procedures throughout collection or procedure 2.5 Use personal protective equipment correctly 2.6 Hand equipment and disposables or other items to health professional as required 2.7 Use equipment correctly 2.8 Observe client during collection or procedure for possible adverse reactions 2.9 Assist with response to adverse reactions as directed 2.10 Follow organisation policy and procedures for safe handling of pathology specimens |
3. Assist with post collection procedures | 3.1 Dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 3.2 Complete documentation 3.3 Check collection or procedure site to ensure bleeding has stopped, and is dressed appropriately 3.4 Ensure client is correctly positioned and made comfortable 3.5 Observe client during and on completion of collection or procedure and report adverse outcomes immediately to appropriate health professionals 3.6 Provide relevant information and instructions to client 3.7 Ensure client is left comfortable and notify appropriate staff so client's condition can be monitored 3.8 Label, store and transport pathology sample to laboratory in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |