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 HLTPAT420C, 'Perform specialist and technically difficult collections'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform specialist and technically difficult collections' 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 blood collection | 1.1 Correctly identify pathology request and client 1.2 Identify the precise nature and requirement of the test request 1.3 Explain test procedure, including mode of administration to client and obtain consent in accordance with organisation policies and procedure 1.4 Answer client queries with clarity and using appropriate language 1.5 Identify any condition or issue which may make the collection difficult and ways which may assist to alleviate these 1.6 Take into account client conditions that may make collection difficult 1.7 Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and prepared for the collection procedure 1.8 Ensure compliance with pre-test criteria 1.9 Select and prepare equipment and disposables and collection containers for the collection 1.10 Maintain standard and additional precautions 1.11 Use personal protective equipment correctly |
2. Perform collection | 2.1 Identify appropriate method of collection and follow organisation policies and procedures 2.3 Place correct equipment and blood collection tubes appropriate for the test in order of draw to ensure the blood collection accords with test requested 2.4 Select and prepare collection site according to organisation policies and procedures 2.5 Collect sample following correct procedures and using correct equipment 2.6 Transfer correct volume of blood to the selected collection tubes in the set order of draw 2.7 Invert collection tubes within timeframe required and according to organisation policies and procedures 2.8 Follow correct procedure for collection of sample 2.9 Apply pressure to collection site for the required time following withdrawal of needle 2.10 Observe and dress blood collection site, and monitor client for adverse effects 2.11 Follow infection control procedures throughout collection procedure 2.12 Follow organisation policy and procedures for safe handling of pathology specimens |
3. Respond to adverse client reactions | 3.1 Ascertain possible contra-indications to procedure, possible complicating factors and modify procedure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 3.2 Observe client during procedure, recognise reactions and respond promptly if necessary 3.3 Seek assistance of Pathologist or Medical Scientist if required according to organisation policy and procedure |
4. Perform post-blood collection procedures | 4.1 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 4.2 Complete documentation 4.3 Label blood collection tubes with time and date of collection, client details and other required information 4.4 Check collection site 4.5 Monitor client for possible adverse reactions 4.6 Provide relevant information and instructions client 4.7 Notify appropriate staff so that the client's condition can be monitored |
5. Label and store specimens for transportation | 5.1 Label specimens in accordance with International Standards Organisation 9000 or National Association of Testing Authorities standards 5.2 Process and store specimens correctly 5.3 Contain specimens appropriately for transport |