Support the client with chronic kidney disease

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 HLTRNL601B, 'Support the client with chronic kidney disease'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Support the client with chronic kidney disease' 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. Assess the educational needs of the client in regards to the impact of CKD

1.1 Work with a knowledge of the various clinical manifestations of CKD and associated pathophysiology of each manifestation

1.2 Identify and discuss with the client common problems and complications associated with CKD, focusing on the client's specific contributing factors

1.3 Discuss with the client the psychosocial impact of CKD on their activities of daily living

1.4 Ascertain and respect client needs in relation to lifestyle, social context, emotional and spiritual choices

1.5 Communicate effectively with the client, their significant others and other members of the health care team

1.6 Clarify the educational needs of the client with CKD in terms of the CKD stages, required care and the client's self-management strategies

1.7 Support the client and significant others to ensure their freedom to discuss spiritual and cultural issues in an open and non-judgemental way within scope of work role and responsibilities

2. Contribute to providing education to the client with CKD

2.1 Provide information and resources to the client and their significant others on the aetiology and pathophysiology of the stages of CKD within scope of work role and responsibilities

2.2 Provide the client with relevant information to assist in maintaining their health status and slowing disease progression

2.3 Provide information and support to the client to assist them establish and maintain an appropriate diet

2.4 Provide the client with access to appropriate health education resources on CKD and renal replacement therapy

2.5 Support the client to access information about treatment options, so that they can make an informed treatment choice

2.6 Communicate effectively with the client, their significant others and health care team members to clarify the needs of the client in terms of the stages of the disease, including end of life discussion, and the care required, and refer to other members of the health care team to meet those needs

2.7 In consultation with the health care team contribute to advanced care planning to identify and meet the changing needs of the client

2.8 Monitor changes to advanced care directives as they are reviewed regularly by appropriate staff members and support implementation of these changes

3. Contribute to determining the health status of the client with CKD

3.1 Perform a holistic primary health care assessment of the client in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse

3.2 Monitor health status of the client to identify disease progression, report changes, and where appropriate, refer in accordance with scope of work role and organisation guidelines

3.3 Identify psychosocial impacts of common conditions and complications experienced by a client with a kidney condition, discuss with the client and refer, if required, for counselling or assistance in accordance with scope of work role and organisation guidelines

3.4 Work with an awareness of the psychosocial impact of palliative care on a client's family and significant others

3.5 In consultation with the health care team contribute to effective plans of care for clients with CKD

4. Assist the client to develop self-management strategies

4.1 Assist the client to self-manage the various clinical manifestations and common problems associated with CKD

4.2 Assist the client to maintain optimal health status

4.3 Assist the client to adhere to care management strategies and medical management regime of CKD


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTRNL601B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT61107 - Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)