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Conduct a clinical measurement
Conduct a clinical measurement
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEFHC404B
HLTDEFHC404B
State Code
D8164
D8164
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Original Release Date
25/03/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Description
DescriptorThis unit covers the competency required to conduct a clinical measurement for a client as part of a treatment plan or as part of a health promotion program
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for clinical measurement
- 1.1 Assess environment for suitability to conduct a clinical measurement
- 1.2 Select equipment, consumables and documentation, check for serviceability and arrange for use
- 1.3 Explain clinical measurement clearly and simply to the client to clarify its purpose and structure
- 1.4 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns
- 1.5 Gain informed consent from client in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
- 1.6 Assure and maintain confidentiality of client information
- 1.7 Use personal protective equipment if required
2. Obtain clinical measurements
- 2.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures
- 2.2 Conduct clinical measurements to produce valid, reliable and accurate results, in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
- 2.3 If measurement results are unreliable, conduct a re-measurement
- 2.4 Record results in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
3. Review and report measurement results
- 3.1 Provide measurement results to requesting authority
- 3.2 Examine results to determine outcome of clinical measurement if appropriate
- 3.3 Communicate outcome of measurements clearly and simply to client if appropriate to do so
4. Clean and store equipment
- 4.1 Clean and/or dispose of equipment and attachments in accordance with manufacturers' requirements and infection control procedures
- 4.2 Store equipment and attachments in accordance with clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures
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.
Environment assessment may include:
Adequate lighting
Health care practitioner's specified needs
Suitable climate
Suitable client privacy
Clinical measurements may include:
Blood glucose measurement
Body height, weight and circumference measurement
Chemical reagent strip urinalysis
Distance visual acuity measurement
Electrocardiograph (ECG)
Manual blood pressure measurement
Pure tone hearing measurement (audiometry)
Pitch discrimination
Spirometry measurement
Skin fold measurement
Equipment may include:
Balance beam scales
Dial scales
Digital scales
Chemical reagent strips
ECG machine
E chart (for clients with literacy problems or for clients not familiar with the English alphabet)
Glucometer
Otoscope
Peak flow meter
Pure tone audiometer
Pulse oximeter
Respiratory function measuring device (Vitalograph)
Snellen Alphabet chart
Tape measure
Wall mounted height measuring scale
Consumables may include:
Alcohol cleansing wipes
Cotton-tipped swab
Disposable gloves
Examination gowns
Gauze squares
Goggles/protective eyewear
Half-sheet for draping
Hazard bags for infection control
Instrument cleaning supplies
Sharps containers
Tongue depressors
Visual acuity charts
Confidentiality of client information may be ensured by:
Adherence to Privacy Act
Information disclosed to an appropriate person consistent with the responsibility of this position
Legal and ethical requirements
Secure location for written records
Treatment room with privacy
Personal hygiene and infection control procedures may include:
Australian and state standards and legislation
Industry standards
Organisation procedures
Standard precautions such as hand washing procedures
Direct instructions from supervisor
Clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures may include:
Clinical standards (state and national)
Industry standards (state and national)
Industry professional bodies
Organisation
Privacy Act
Relevant Australian standards
Relevant state/territory occupational health and safety bodies
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.
Environment assessment may include:
Adequate lighting
Health care practitioner's specified needs
Suitable climate
Suitable client privacy
Clinical measurements may include:
Blood glucose measurement
Body height, weight and circumference measurement
Chemical reagent strip urinalysis
Distance visual acuity measurement
Electrocardiograph (ECG)
Manual blood pressure measurement
Pure tone hearing measurement (audiometry)
Pitch discrimination
Spirometry measurement
Skin fold measurement
Equipment may include:
Balance beam scales
Dial scales
Digital scales
Chemical reagent strips
ECG machine
E chart (for clients with literacy problems or for clients not familiar with the English alphabet)
Glucometer
Otoscope
Peak flow meter
Pure tone audiometer
Pulse oximeter
Respiratory function measuring device (Vitalograph)
Snellen Alphabet chart
Tape measure
Wall mounted height measuring scale
Consumables may include:
Alcohol cleansing wipes
Cotton-tipped swab
Disposable gloves
Examination gowns
Gauze squares
Goggles/protective eyewear
Half-sheet for draping
Hazard bags for infection control
Instrument cleaning supplies
Sharps containers
Tongue depressors
Visual acuity charts
Confidentiality of client information may be ensured by:
Adherence to Privacy Act
Information disclosed to an appropriate person consistent with the responsibility of this position
Legal and ethical requirements
Secure location for written records
Treatment room with privacy
Personal hygiene and infection control procedures may include:
Australian and state standards and legislation
Industry standards
Organisation procedures
Standard precautions such as hand washing procedures
Direct instructions from supervisor
Clinical guidelines, organisation policies and procedures may include:
Clinical standards (state and national)
Industry standards (state and national)
Industry professional bodies
Organisation
Privacy Act
Relevant Australian standards
Relevant state/territory occupational health and safety bodies
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the work
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the work context, the assessment environment should represent work conditions as closely as possible
Resource implications
Assessment requires access to:
appropriate measuring equipment
clients (or substitutes)
relevant organisation policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols
policies and guidelines from relevant professional body(ies) on the conduct of clinical measurements
manufacturers' specifications for the use and storage of equipment
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of clinical measurements that could be expected in the workplace
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace
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 may be assessed independently, but holistic assessment with other clinical units is encouraged
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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the work
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the work context, the assessment environment should represent work conditions as closely as possible
Resource implications
Assessment requires access to:
appropriate measuring equipment
clients (or substitutes)
relevant organisation policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols
policies and guidelines from relevant professional body(ies) on the conduct of clinical measurements
manufacturers' specifications for the use and storage of equipment
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of clinical measurements that could be expected in the workplace
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace
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 may be assessed independently, but holistic assessment with other clinical units is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9170 | HLTDEFHC404A | Conduct a clinical measurement | Unit of competency |
