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Maintain records for X-Ray operation
Maintain records for X-Ray operation
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTEC305D
HLTTEC305D
State Code
WD304
WD304
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/07/2012
Original Release Date
07/05/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the competencies required to ensure accurate log details of the X-ray service in accordance with organisation or legislative requirements
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain accurate client records
- 1.1 Record client information and relevant technical information in the X-ray register in accordance with organisation procedures
- 1.2 Follow procedures to protect client confidentiality
2. Maintain accurate administrative records
- 2.1 Maintain equipment maintenance and stock order records in accordance with organisation procedures
- 2.2 Maintain radiation monitoring records in accordance with legislative and organisation procedures
- 2.3 Complete internal forms and documents in accordance with organisation procedures
3. Contribute information and data as required
- 3.1 Collect and maintain resource information in accordance with organisation procedures
- 3.2 Collect client statistics, inquiries, technical and other data as required
- 3.3 Deal with correspondence within established organisation guidelines
4. Handle correspondence
- 4.1 Sort and note correspondence in accordance with organisation procedures
- 4.2 Record correspondence in accordance with organisation procedures
- 4.3 Distribute correspondence in accordance with organisation procedures
- 4.4 Prepare correspondence for postage
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.
Records and reports may include:
Verbal or written, according to the requirements of the job
Files or records may include:
Client information
Time sheets
Correspondence incoming/outgoing
Petty cash forms
Reports for organisation
Equipment usage and maintenance report
Stock order and receipt records
Financial statements
Organisation policies and procedure manual
X-ray films (radiographs)
Discharge summaries
Doctors/nurses/health worker notes
Specialist reports
Pathology/microbiology reports
Correspondence may include:
Mail
Facsimiles
Memos
Messages
Internal reports
Organisation letters
X-ray request forms
Client (X-ray) register
Labelled film storage bags
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.
Records and reports may include:
Verbal or written, according to the requirements of the job
Files or records may include:
Client information
Time sheets
Correspondence incoming/outgoing
Petty cash forms
Reports for organisation
Equipment usage and maintenance report
Stock order and receipt records
Financial statements
Organisation policies and procedure manual
X-ray films (radiographs)
Discharge summaries
Doctors/nurses/health worker notes
Specialist reports
Pathology/microbiology reports
Correspondence may include:
Facsimiles
Memos
Messages
Internal reports
Organisation letters
X-ray request forms
Client (X-ray) register
Labelled film storage bags
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace setting under the normal range of workplace conditions, including assessment by mentors and peers
Method of assessment may include:
Information may be gathered from observation, inquiries, and written and other sources
Off the job role plays and exercises
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
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
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace setting under the normal range of workplace conditions, including assessment by mentors and peers
Method of assessment may include:
Information may be gathered from observation, inquiries, and written and other sources
Off the job role plays and exercises
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8531 | HLTTEC305C | Maintain records for X-Ray operation | Unit of competency |
