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Assist with nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG)
Assist with nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG)
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTNE604D
HLTNE604D
State Code
WD220
WD220
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2014
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
08/08/2014
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a client for, and provide assistance to the neurologist during, nerve conduction studies and to provide a technical summary to assist in the final medical report
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare equipment, materials and environment
- 1.1 Review client booking list for client details
- 1.2 Identify special needs of client
- 1.3 Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean, dry, in working order, and, where applicable, calibrated
- 1.4 Review relevant, current literature and protocols reviewed
- 1.5 Ensure normal control data is available
- 1.6 Confirm neurologists' requirements and preferences
2. Prepare client for procedure
- 2.1 Arrange client bookings according to organisation procedures, clients' needs, and reason for study
- 2.2 Ensure information on access to test location and test to be attended is received by client
- 2.3 Receive and process request for test and give to Neurologist to read prior to test commencing
- 2.4 Correctly identify client, reassure and inform regarding the procedure
- 2.5 Give client/carer the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
- 2.6 Check client consent has been obtained
- 2.7 Review client's medical history, seek clarification on specific details and action, as required by Neurologist
3. Assist neurologist with performance of nerve conduction study
- 3.1 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions
- 3.2 Inform and reassure the client as appropriate throughout the procedure
- 3.3 Make selections according to client details and concurrent results under the directions of the neurologist
- 3.4 Recognise, annotate, eliminate or reduce artefacts
- 3.5 Monitor client's response to electrical stimulus and adapt procedure accordingly under the direction of the neurologist
- 3.6 Add/attach further monitoring equipment and/or electrodes in response to concurrent findings under the direction of the neurologist
- 3.7 Test appropriate nerves and muscles according to standards, medical referral and concurrent results under the direction of the neurologist
- 3.8 Identify and respond to severe reactions and complications in accordance with organisation emergency procedures
4. Completion of procedure
- 4.1 Perform post test calibration as required
- 4.2 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure
- 4.3 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results
- 4.4 Record test details for retrieval and statistical purposes according to department procedures
- 4.5 Provide information is to client and carer according to duty of care and organisation policies
- 4.6 Clean dry and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and infection control guidelines
- 4.7 Dispose of disposable materials in accordance with waste management procedures and infection control guidelines
5. Generate technical summary
- 5.1 Review client details and amend as required
- 5.2 Review annotations and amend to provide accurate and concise information
- 5.3 Calculate amplitudes, latencies and conduction velocities
- 5.4 Forward technical summary with accompanying documentation to neurologist for review
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.
Equipment may include:
Nerve conduction study/electromyography machine
Electrical stimulator
Magnetic stimulator
Thermometer/skin temperature monitor
Additional electrical leads
Tape measure
Calculator
Ruler
Materials may include:
Local anaesthetic ie topical, subcutaneous
Stimulating probes
Recording electrodes
EMG needles
Ground plate
Client details may include:
Referral letter/request
Medical history
Address and telephone number
Date of birth and age
Medications
Client's presenting condition
In care client/out of care client
Private/public
Clients' expectations
Tests requested
Referring doctor address, telephone number and provider number
Clients may include:
Neonates
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Client medical history may include:
Event(s) leading to referral
Neurological disorder
Respiratory disorder
Muscular disorder
Orthopaedic disorders
Vascular disorder
Infectious diseases
Behavioural abnormalities
Action in response to client's medical history may include:
Alteration of procedure under the direction of the Neurologist
Personal protective equipment may include:
Gloves
Mask
Goggles
Gown
Complications and severe reactions may include:
Seizure
Cardio-respiratory arrest
Information provided to client's and carer's may include:
Appropriate follow up period with referring doctor for report
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.
Equipment may include:
Nerve conduction study/electromyography machine
Electrical stimulator
Magnetic stimulator
Thermometer/skin temperature monitor
Additional electrical leads
Tape measure
Calculator
Ruler
Materials may include:
Local anaesthetic ie topical, subcutaneous
Stimulating probes
Recording electrodes
EMG needles
Ground plate
Client details may include:
Referral letter/request
Medical history
Address and telephone number
Date of birth and age
Medications
Client's presenting condition
In care client/out of care client
Private/public
Clients' expectations
Tests requested
Referring doctor address, telephone number and provider number
Clients may include:
Neonates
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Client medical history may include:
Event(s) leading to referral
Neurological disorder
Respiratory disorder
Muscular disorder
Orthopaedic disorders
Vascular disorder
Infectious diseases
Behavioural abnormalities
Action in response to client's medical history may include:
Alteration of procedure under the direction of the Neurologist
Personal protective equipment may include:
Gloves
Mask
Goggles
Gown
Complications and severe reactions may include:
Seizure
Cardio-respiratory arrest
Information provided to client's and carer's may include:
Appropriate follow up period with referring doctor for report
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
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Observation of work activities when assisting with performance of nerve conduction studies and electromyogram (EMG)
Observation of simulation and/or role play when assisting with performance of nerve conduction studies and electromyogram (EMG)
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in assisting with performance of nerve conduction studies and electromyogram (EMG) (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
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 should be assessed after or in conjunction with:
HLTAP501C Analyse health information
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
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Observation of work activities when assisting with performance of nerve conduction studies and electromyogram (EMG)
Observation of simulation and/or role play when assisting with performance of nerve conduction studies and electromyogram (EMG)
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in assisting with performance of nerve conduction studies and electromyogram (EMG) (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
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 should be assessed after or in conjunction with:
HLTAP501C Analyse health information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8365 | HLTNE604C | Assist with nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J117 | HLT60812 | Advanced Diploma of Neurophysiology Technology | Qualification |