Unit of competency Outline

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Monitor clients during anaesthesia

Monitor clients during anaesthesia

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTANA002
State Code
AVA82
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and monitor clients, taking a broad range of clinical tests and measurements.The unit applies to anaesthetic technicians working under the direction of, and in consultation with, an anaesthetist in any hospital or day surgery setting.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. Observe client
  • 1.1 Read and interpret information in client records
  • 1.2 Check client’s physiological parameters as directed
  • 1.3 Identify deviations from acceptable limits, check equipment for true reading and report to the anaesthetist
  • 1.4 Identify and respond to signs of client discomfort, distress or adverse reaction within role responsibility
2. Take measurements and samples
  • 2.1 Select and prepare equipment suited to test or measurement being conducted
  • 2.2 Prepare client according to requirements of test or measurement
  • 2.3 Maintain aseptic technique during collection of body fluid for analysis
  • 2.4 Accurately measure client’s fluid intake and output/loss
  • 2.5 Perform measurement or take samples in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.6 Determine quality of measurement or sample based on established procedures
3. Report measurements
  • 3.1 Read test results and report to the anaesthetist
  • 3.2 Promptly identify and report abnormal findings to the anaesthetist
  • 3.3 Document results of measurement or ensure documentation is completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD053 HLTAN404D Provide assistance during emergence phase of anaesthesia Unit of competency
WD052 HLTAN403D Provide assistance during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ83 HLTANA009 Monitor patients during anaesthesia Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM7 HLT57915 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology Qualification