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 HLTSTE308B, 'Care for surgical instruments'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Care for surgical instruments' 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. Identify cleaning requirements of a range of surgical instruments | 1.1 Select cleaning process appropriate to each surgical instrument in line with relevant legislative requirements and following manufacturer's recommendations 1.2 Take into account the composition and manufacturing process of surgical instruments 1.3 Take into account the risk of galvanic corrosion, factors that cause pitting and corrosion and the effect of treatment for the various metal surfaces 1.4 Identify surfaces requiring remedial processes 1.5 Identify faulty medical devices and report in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures 1.6 Work with an understanding of the risk to clients and corrosion risk of debris retained on instruments with textured surfaces 1.7 Identify items requiring insulation testing |
2. Prepare for cleaning of a range of surgical instruments | 2.1 Prepare general surgical instruments for cleaning in line with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and associated guidelines 2.2 Disassemble instruments for cleaning as required in line with manufacturer's and organisation guidelines and using correct dismantling techniques 2.3 Select enzymatic detergents to soak instruments as required in line with manufacturer's instructions 2.4 Follow safe work practices to conduct insulation testing as required 2.5 Follow organisation guidelines, Australia/New Zealand Standards and manufacturer's instructions when receiving, disassembling and cleaning instruments on loan 2.6 Identify and differentiate between re-usable and single use items such as diathermy loops in order to process only reusables |
3. Apply cleaning processes to a range of surgical instruments | 3.1 Address particular requirements of a range of general surgical instruments 3.2 Soak instruments as required and rinse off gross debris in line with manufacturer's instructions for effective and safe use of enzymatic detergents 3.3 Brush instruments with textured surfaces in the direction against the design to remove the debris effectively and in line with safety requirements 3.4 Address requirements of instruments with tightly coiled structures such as flexible reamers 3.5 Flush instruments with tightly coiled structures with high pressured water and brush the cannulations, attaching to the ultrasonic's flushing mechanism ensuring that flexion opens the coil as much as possible 3.6 Check for retained debris by safely flushing with high pressure water and high pressure air 3.7 Safely process fine, delicate items, brushing gently with a suitable brush to remove adherent soil 3.8 Follow guidelines for safe and correct processing of instruments with specific processing requirements |
4. Check quality of cleaning of surgical instruments | 4.1 Inspect instruments during and after processing in line with identified requirements 4.2 Inspect instruments with textured surfaces for retained debris under lighted magnification 4.3 Inspect instruments for completeness and working function 4.4 Identify faults in the cleaning process and address in line with scope of own work role |