Unit of competency Outline

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Provide equipment support in an acute care environment

Provide equipment support in an acute care environment

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTH302C
State Code
D8533
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required with the provision of equipment support to meet the needs of the client and surgical team in an operating suite
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ascertain equipment requirements of the operating list
  • 1.1 Consult with relevant operating team members and reference material to determine equipment required
  • 1.2 Use basic knowledge of surgical procedures to assist and identify the needs of operating teams
2. Select and use appropriate equipment
  • 2.1 Locate relevant equipment and check to ensure that it is complete, clean and ready for use
  • 2.2 Position equipment in accordance with set up procedures
  • 2.3 Notify basic equipment faults to appropriate staff according to organisation policy and procedure
  • 2.4 Clean and store equipment safely
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5148 HLTTH2A Provide equipment support in an operating theatre environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD306 HLTTH302D Provide equipment support in an acute care environment Unit of competency
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