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 HLTPAT414C, 'Measure spirometry/flow volume loop'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Measure spirometry/flow volume loop' 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 spirometer and materials for use | 1.1 Ensure materials and spirometer selected are clean and in working order 1.2 Conduct performance check of spirometer |
2. Prepare client for procedure | 2.1 Arrange client bookings according to organisation procedures 2.2 Receive and check request for spirometry measurement for background client information 2.3 Correctly identify client and reassure and inform the client regarding the procedure 2.4 Record and document client details 2.5 Assess client for contraindications for performing spirometry 2.6 Obtain clarification from requesting medical officer when necessary 2.7 Calculate reference values 2.8 Explain procedure clearly and simply and demonstrate to client |
3. Perform spirometry | 3.1 Initialise equipment to commence recording and record additional information 3.2 Coach client through procedure with the provision of continuous instruction, encouragement and reassurance 3.3 Assess client throughout the procedure for ability to continue 3.4 Identify recording as technically correct 3.5 Provide client with feedback on performance 3.6 Produce minimum of three technically correct recordings 3.7 Repeat spirometry as necessary to comply with current standards for reproducibility 3.8 Make technically acceptable measurements according to current standards 3.9 Select indices for report in accordance with current standards 3.10 Correctly assess the need for administration of a bronchodilator in accordance with current standards and medical officer request 3.11 Identify and respond to clinical emergencies in accordance with organisation emergency procedures |
4. Repeat spirometry measurement | 4.1 Following the administration of a bronchodilator by an authorised person, allow sufficient time for its peak effect before proceeding 4.2 Initialise equipment to commence recording and record additional information 4.3 Coach client through procedure with the provision of continuous instruction, encouragement and reassurance 4.4 Ensure recording is technically correct 4.5 Provide client with feedback on performance 4.6 Produce a minimum of three technically correct recordings 4.7 Repeat spirometry as necessary to comply with current standards for reproducibility 4.8 Make technically acceptable measurements according to current standards 4.9 Select indices for report in accordance with current standards |
5. Complete spirometry measurement | 5.1 Assist client as required on completion of procedure 5.2 Review follow up arrangements with client 5.3 Respond appropriately to client's questions 5.4 Dispose of or clean materials in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, and infection control guidelines 5.5 Clean, restock and store equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines 5.6 Complete report to technically acceptable standards and forward to physician for interpretation 5.7 Forward report and interpretation to requesting medical officer 5.8 Enter details of client and test completed on to database and/or hospital information system |