Provide care and maintenance of neurophysiology equipment

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:40 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTNE405C

State Code
D8363

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/03/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/08/2011

Field of Education

030717 - Plant And Machine Operations

Original Release Date

01/08/2011

Nominal Hours

100

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide care and maintenance for neurophysiology equipmentProvision of structured evaluation and recommendations for equipment being considered for purchase is included

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform pre-use checks

1.1 Set up and check equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications
1.2 Complete care and maintenance of equipment required prior to use
1.3 Identify and correct minor equipment problems
1.4 Report hazardous, damaged or faulty equipment and arrange repairs

2. Implement planned maintenance

2.1 Identify maintenance procedures and appropriate documentation
2.2 Maintain neurophysiology equipment in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, relevant standards and manufacturer's guidelines
2.3 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, relevant standards and manufacturer's guidelines
2.4 Review and update maintenance records in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Repair faulty equipment

3.1 Identify and label faulty equipment
3.2 Complete documentation of breakdown and/or maintenance in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
3.3 Complete equipment repair in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions

4. Orient other staff to neurophysiology equipment

4.1 Update and make available protocol of operative procedures
4.2 Provide instruction on equipment operation to staff as required
4.3 Provide in-service training on basic equipment operation as required

5. Evaluate neurophysiology equipment

5.1 Conduct evaluations of equipment being considered for purchase
5.2 Provide recommendations for purchase

6. Introduce new equipment

6.1 Identify the need for introduction of new techniques in EEG recording, related to new equipment
6.2 Apply new techniques to existing conditions in accordance with current standards, manufacturer's guidelines and organisation policies and procedures
6.3 Review and update policies and procedures
6.4 Evaluate new techniques and policy and procedures
6.5 Implement staff development/training

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C9368	HLTNE405B	Provide care and maintenance of neurophysiology equipment	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD218	HLTNE405D	Provide care and maintenance of neurophysiology equipment	Unit of competency