Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare client for sleep study procedure
Prepare client for sleep study procedure
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSL402D
HLTSL402D
State Code
WD284
WD284
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare client for the sleep study procedure
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Admit the client
- 1.1 Greet client and check details
- 1.2 Clearly and simply explain the procedure to the client and their carer and obtain client consent/ agreement as required
- 1.3 Give the client/carer the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
- 1.4 Take and record baseline observations
- 1.5 Determine client's special needs and/or suitability to undertake test
- 1.6 Refer abnormalities in observations or client unsuitability to supervisor or physician
2. Prepare client for monitoring
- 2.1 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions
- 2.2 Conduct head measurement to verify sites for electrode placement according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
- 2.3 Identify positioning of monitoring equipment for other physiological measurements
- 2.4 Prepare client's skin for the application of electrodes in accordance with infection control guidelines and client needs
- 2.5 Position electrodes and apply correctly according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
- 2.6 Position and apply correctly respiratory transducers according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
- 2.7 Attach other monitoring equipment
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Clients may include:
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Client details may include:
Name
Address
Date of birth
Medical record number
Type of test
Special needs/suitability as determined by physician
Measurements
Explanation of procedure may include:
Specific test
Equipment/cables
Duration of test
Orientation to environment
Client's carer may include:
Parent
Guardian
Nurse
Other carer eg for disabled
Baseline observations may include:
Pulse
Blood pressure
Oxygen saturation (SaO2)
Height
Weight
Neck circumference
Body mass index (BMI)
Medications
Questionnaires
Current alcohol intake
Smoking history
Sleep habits
Questionnaire to include quality of life/ sleepiness measure
Special needs may include:
Neuromuscular disorders
Insulin dependent diabetes
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Claustrophobia
Medical conditions requiring nursing care
Physical disabilities
Other conditions requiring additional monitoring
Client's suitability may include:
Cardio-respiratory distress
Anxiety
Acute medical condition
Non-cooperative
Personal protective equipment may include:
Gloves
Mask
Goggles
Gown
Positioning of monitoring equipment for other physiological measurement may include:
Respiratory ie diaphragm, nasal, oral
EMG
Types of electrophysiological monitoring requiring positioning and application of electrodes may include:
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Electroculography (EOG)
Monitoring equipment may include:
Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP)
Nasal and oral flow monitors
Oxygen and carbon dioxide monitors
Abdominal and thoracic transducers
Position monitor
Sound monitor (snore sensor)
Movement sensor
Temperature monitor
Oesophageal monitor
Video/camera
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Clients may include:
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Client details may include:
Name
Address
Date of birth
Medical record number
Type of test
Special needs/suitability as determined by physician
Measurements
Explanation of procedure may include:
Specific test
Equipment/cables
Duration of test
Orientation to environment
Client's carer may include:
Parent
Guardian
Nurse
Other carer eg for disabled
Baseline observations may include:
Pulse
Blood pressure
Oxygen saturation (SaO2)
Height
Weight
Neck circumference
Body mass index (BMI)
Medications
Questionnaires
Current alcohol intake
Smoking history
Sleep habits
Questionnaire to include quality of life/ sleepiness measure
Special needs may include:
Neuromuscular disorders
Insulin dependent diabetes
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Claustrophobia
Medical conditions requiring nursing care
Physical disabilities
Other conditions requiring additional monitoring
Client's suitability may include:
Cardio-respiratory distress
Anxiety
Acute medical condition
Non-cooperative
Personal protective equipment may include:
Gloves
Mask
Goggles
Gown
Positioning of monitoring equipment for other physiological measurement may include:
Respiratory ie diaphragm, nasal, oral
EMG
Types of electrophysiological monitoring requiring positioning and application of electrodes may include:
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Electroculography (EOG)
Monitoring equipment may include:
Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP)
Nasal and oral flow monitors
Oxygen and carbon dioxide monitors
Abdominal and thoracic transducers
Position monitor
Sound monitor (snore sensor)
Movement sensor
Temperature monitor
Oesophageal monitor
Video/camera
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Observation of work activities when preparing clients for sleep study
Observation of simulation and/or role play when an preparing clients for sleep study
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in preparing clients for sleep study (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTSL401D Prepare environment to perform sleep studies
HLTSL403D Perform diagnostic sleep study
HLTSL404D Perform treatment sleep study
Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Observation of work activities when preparing clients for sleep study
Observation of simulation and/or role play when an preparing clients for sleep study
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in preparing clients for sleep study (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTSL401D Prepare environment to perform sleep studies
HLTSL403D Perform diagnostic sleep study
HLTSL404D Perform treatment sleep study
Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8502 | HLTSL402C | Prepare client for sleep study procedure | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J083 | HLT41912 | Certificate IV in Sleep technology | Qualification |