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 SHBBSKS002, 'Provide diathermy treatments'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide diathermy treatments' 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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish client priorities. | 1.1 Access and review client treatment plan if available. 1.2 Discuss client diathermy requirements, changes in skin over lifetime, current skin care regimen, lifestyle and nutrition influences to determine causes of dilated capillaries. 1.3 Identify and assess dilated capillaries and skin. 1.4 Identify and explain contraindications to treatment, and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 1.5 Review medical history and medications, and obtain medical approval prior to treatment, as required. 1.6 Classify client skin and explain outcomes to client. |
2. Design diathermy treatment. | 2.1 Identify treatment parameters and techniques. 2.2 Discuss with client potential adverse effects, treatment design and recommendations for duration, frequency and treatment costs. 2.3 Confirm revised treatment plan, record updates and obtain signed client consent. |
3. Prepare for treatment. | 3.1 Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment and products. 3.2 Prepare client, ensuring their comfort and modesty throughout treatment. 3.3 Position self throughout treatment to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 3.4 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. |
4. Conduct patch test | 4.1 Explain to client physical sensation of treatment. 4.2 Cleanse and disinfect patch test site. 4.3 Select sterile probes or needles and open in front of client. 4.4 Conduct patch test on an area adjacent to the treatment site. 4.5 Identify skin reaction and advise client of suitability for diathermy treatment. 4.6 Record current intensity and probe or needle size. 4.7 Rebook client to assess outcomes of patch test and for further treatments. |
5. Apply electric currents. | 5.1 Cleanse and disinfect treatment area. 5.2 Set current intensity and select probes or needles according to patch test results. 5.3 Open sterile probes or needles in front of client. 5.4 Apply and modify diathermy treatment, according to treatment plan, skin reaction and client feedback. 5.5 Apply aftercare products. |
6. Review treatment and provide post treatment advice. | 6.1 Evaluate treatment with client. 6.2 Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan. 6.3 Advise client on how to care for skin in treatment site and expectations for wound healing. 6.4 Provide aftercare advice, recommend products and future treatments and rebook client. 6.5 Record treatment parameters and outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan. |
7. Clean treatment area. | 7.1 Remove used linen and clean treatment surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 7.2 Dispose of probes or needles in sharps container. 7.3 Sterilise any instrument that has come into contact with body fluids. 7.4 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment. 7.5 Dispose of general waste and any hazardous waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures. |