Perform holter monitoring

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:34 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTCAR002

State Code
AVA48

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
06/08/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

22/01/2016

Field of Education

030717 - Plant And Machine Operations

Original Release Date

22/01/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to attach a holter monitor and produce a diagnostic trace for submission to the requesting medical officer. This unit applies to any health worker involved in holter monitoring. This work takes place in pathology collection centres, medical centres, hospitals and cardiologist rooms.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare equipment for use

1.1 Check equipment for good working order
1.2 Check materialsfor availability and supply
1.3 Insert new battery and cassette tape correctly into holter monitor

2. Prepare client for holter monitor

2.1 Greet client courteously and identify self
2.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedure
2.3 Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
2.4 Provide complete and accurate information in easily understood language regarding the holter monitoring procedure to client
2.5 Provide the client with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
2.6 Obtain consent following ethical and legal requirements

3. Prepare for monitor recording

3.1 Maintain client privacy and dignity throughout procedure
3.2 Follow standard infection control procedures
3.3 Position the client correctly and comfortably and place electrodes in accordance with organisation and manufacturer procedures, client’s needs and current standards
3.4 Prepare client’s skin for electrode placement as required
3.5 Attach leads correctly and double check lead placement
3.6 Take a trial trace and check for interference,wandering baseline and amplitude as required
3.7 Identify potential client risks and advise supervisor if risk exists
3.8 Provide accurate instruction to client on use of device

4. Process holter monitor trace

4.1 Produce traceand check trace for diagnostic suitability
4.2 Identify and respond to situations where repeat trace is required
4.3 Remove holter monitor leads and electrodes from client
4.4 Review computer analysis of holter tape in accordance with scope of job role or organise submission of tape to requesting medical officer

5. Complete holter monitor process

5.1 Provide client with assistance as required on completion of procedure
5.2 Clean holter monitor and leads on completion of procedure in accordance with infection control procedures
5.3 Dispose of disposable holter monitor electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures
5.4 Store holter monitor leads and machine in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and work health and safety (WHS) policy and procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD080	HLTCA402D	Perform holter monitoring	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OFI03	HLTCAR005	Perform holter monitoring	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWI2	HLT47615	Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology	Qualification
AWJ9	HLT37215	Certificate III in Pathology Collection	Qualification