Unit of competency Outline

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Take clinical measurements

Take clinical measurements

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHPS001
State Code
AVA42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, obtain and record simple clinical measurements.This unit applies to individuals who work under the direct or indirect supervision of a health professional.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for clinical measurement
  • 1.1 Determine clinical measurement requirements and own role limitations from review of client information
  • 1.2 Assess environment for suitability to conduct a clinical measurement
  • 1.3 Follow standard procedures for infection control
  • 1.4 Gather, prepare and check readiness of equipment and consumables prior to use
  • 1.5 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures
  • 1.6 Clearly communicate measurement procedures and purpose to client
  • 1.7 Collect and accurately document client information as required
  • 1.8 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any concerns
  • 1.9 Obtain agreement from the client in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
2. Obtain clinical measurements
  • 2.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures
  • 2.2 Use equipment according to its purpose and operating instructions
  • 2.3 Use appropriate manual techniques and adapt to suit specific client needs and issues that arise
  • 2.4 Obtain valid, reliable and accurate results by following standard sequences and procedures
  • 2.5 Read and document numerical and other measurement data
  • 2.6 Identify non valid results and repeat procedures as required
  • 2.7 Accurately record and report results in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures and confidentiality requirements
  • 2.8 Communicate outcome of measurements clearly and simply to client if appropriate to do so
3. Finalise clinical measurement process
  • 3.1 Assist, advise and instruct client in accordance with needs of specific test procedures
  • 3.2 Clean, sterilise and/or dispose of equipment and consumables in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures
  • 3.3 Clean work area and dispose of waste in line with organisation protocols and infection control procedures
  • 3.4 Store equipment and consumables in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
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