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 HLTTEC304C, 'Perform X-Ray examination'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform X-Ray examination' 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. Obtain information about the client | 1.1 Initiate contact with the client 1.2 Interview client and confirm X-ray request information 1.3 Review client notes and other relevant documentation (including previous X-rays and exposure factors) to ensure maximum care of client |
2. Perform the X-ray examination | 2.1 Explain X-ray procedure to the client in plain language 2.2 Obtain client's verbal consent to proceed with the examination 2.3 Position client and equipment for the radiographic procedure, in accordance with a recognised radiographic positioning guide, to produce radiographs of optimal diagnostic value 2.4 Treat client with care in accordance with OHS guidelines 2.5 Position client, ensuring their protection from radiation in accordance with radiation safety guidelines 2.6 Take X-ray exposure safely and correctly |
3. Set exposure factors | 3.1 Set exposure factors for the radiographic examination in accordance with an exposure guide specifically compiled for the X-ray machine 3.2 Ensure exposure factors are set in accordance with radiation safety guidelines |
4. Use radiation protection | 4.1 Use appropriate radiation protection during the radiographic examination in accordance with radiation safety guidelines 4.2 Undertake radiation monitoring in accordance with legislative guidelines |
5. Assess film and implement follow up care | 5.1 Assess technical quality of radiographic images 5.2 Inform client the procedure has been completed 5.3 Arrange for radiographs to be reviewed (and reported on) by a radiologist and/or medical practitioner 5.4 Arrange for continuation of treatment in consultation with the client and health staff 5.5 Ensure client confidentiality is maintained at all times |