Unit of competency Outline
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Perform specialised procedures
Perform specialised procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSL506D
HLTSL506D
State Code
WD289
WD289
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
75
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialised procedures such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and Multiple Wakefulness Test (MWT) to provide a report for diagnostic purposes
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare client and environment for procedure
- 1.1 Verify request for procedure
- 1.2 Review client's medical records for polysomnographic (PSG) results
- 1.3 Review and action client's pathology results as required
- 1.4 Provide correct environment for procedure
- 1.5 Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean and in working order
- 1.6 Reassure and explain procedure to client and obtain client consent/agreement as required
- 1.7 Provide opportunities for client to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
- 1.8 Instruct client to complete pre-procedure questionnaire
2. Attach monitoring equipment
- 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 Prepare client's skin for the application of electrodes in accordance with infection control guidelines and client needs
- 2.4 Position and apply correctly electrodes according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
- 2.5 Attach electrodes to headbox
3. Perform procedure
- 3.1 Instruct client to begin
- 3.2 Perform required polygraph and client calibrations
- 3.3 Complete document at commencement of procedure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 3.4 Recognise and note sleep stages according to criteria
- 3.5 Monitor and document client's behaviour throughout procedure
- 3.6 Determine contraindicated behaviour and provide intervention, as required
- 3.7 Identify and respond to clinical emergencies in accordance with organisation emergency procedures
4. End procedure
- 4.1 End procedure according to recommended guidelines
- 4.2 Remove leads and electrodes from client and wash off paste/gel
- 4.3 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure
- 4.4 Instruct client to complete post-procedure questionnaire
- 4.5 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results
- 4.6 Clean and store electrodes in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines
- 4.7 Dispose of disposable electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures
- 4.8 Re stock equipment and materials
- 4.9 Clean and restore environment
- 4.10 Complete, print and present report to specialist for review
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
Action in response to client's pathology results may include:
Blood test and urine analysis for drug screening as requested by physician
Correct environment may include:
Quiet
Dark
Temperature controlled
Equipment and materials may include:
Sleep recording system
EEG electrodes
Conductive paste
Gauze
Tape
Personal protective equipment may include:
Gloves
Mask
Goggles
Gown
Sleep stages must include:
Wakefulness
Sleep onset
REM onset
Contraindicated behaviour may include:
Use of stimulating or other drugs eg caffeine, alcohol
Use of tobacco
Exercise
Non-compliance with procedure
Clinical emergencies may include:
Severe respiratory distress
Cardio-respiratory arrest
Post-procedure questionnaire may include:
Length of sleep
Amount of sleep
Amount of dreaming
Abnormal sensations eg feeling paralysed
Report must include:
Number and time of naps
Various latencies ie latency to sleep and to REM
Number of sleep onset REM episodes
Client's perception of nap
Total sleep time of previous night's PSG
Comparison of previous night's PSG sleep time with normal sleep time
Overall mean sleep latency
Total sleep in each nap
Number of REM naps
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
Action in response to client's pathology results may include:
Blood test and urine analysis for drug screening as requested by physician
Correct environment may include:
Quiet
Dark
Temperature controlled
Equipment and materials may include:
Sleep recording system
EEG electrodes
Conductive paste
Gauze
Tape
Personal protective equipment may include:
Gloves
Mask
Goggles
Gown
Sleep stages must include:
Wakefulness
Sleep onset
REM onset
Contraindicated behaviour may include:
Use of stimulating or other drugs eg caffeine, alcohol
Use of tobacco
Exercise
Non-compliance with procedure
Clinical emergencies may include:
Severe respiratory distress
Cardio-respiratory arrest
Post-procedure questionnaire may include:
Length of sleep
Amount of sleep
Amount of dreaming
Abnormal sensations eg feeling paralysed
Report must include:
Number and time of naps
Various latencies ie latency to sleep and to REM
Number of sleep onset REM episodes
Client's perception of nap
Total sleep time of previous night's PSG
Comparison of previous night's PSG sleep time with normal sleep time
Overall mean sleep latency
Total sleep in each nap
Number of REM naps
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 performing specialised procedures
Observation of simulation and/or role play when performing specialised procedures
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 performing specialised procedures (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, WHS 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 can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
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 performing specialised procedures
Observation of simulation and/or role play when performing specialised procedures
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 performing specialised procedures (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, WHS 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 can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8507 | HLTSL506C | Perform specialised procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J105 | HLT50912 | Diploma of Sleep Technology | Qualification |