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Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection

Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT008
State Code
OFH94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise individual risk factors, identify emergency situations, and provide emergency or first aid response to individual reactions associated with pathology specimen collection. This unit applies to any individual whose job role includes pathology collection. They may be working in collection centres, hospitals or in other health care environments. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with currentCommonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australia/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.  No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise and assess potential risk
  • 1.1 Identify potential clinical risks of performing collection procedure from review of individual’s information according to organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Assess individual against pre-test criteria and determine risk according to organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Identify and refer potential risk situations beyond scope of own role to appropriate person
2. Identify situations requiring emergency or first aid response
  • 2.1 Observe individuals for reactions during and after collection procedure
  • 2.2 Promptly recognise signs of adverse reaction or complication
3. Respond to individual reactions and complications
  • 3.1 Follow documented procedures for any reactions and complications
  • 3.2 Follow first aid protocols according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Provide clear information to individual and obtain consent from individual
  • 3.4 Complete accurate record of incidents according to organisationalprocedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVA04 HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection Unit of competency