Unit of competency Outline

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Perform electroencephalography (EEG)

Perform electroencephalography (EEG)

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTNE401C
State Code
D8362
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
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
300
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a client for and to perform an EEG and to provide an interim report to assist the final EEG report
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare equipment, material and environment
  • 1.1 Review client booking list for client details
  • 1.2 Identify special needs of client
  • 1.3 Select equipment, materials and location for test
  • 1.4 Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean and dry, in working order, and, where applicable, calibrated
  • 1.5 Review relevant, current literature and protocols
  • 1.6 Arrange client booking according to organisation procedures, client needs, and reason for study
2. Prepare client for procedure
  • 2.1 Ensure client receives information on access to test location and test to be attended
  • 2.2 Receive and process request for EEG
  • 2.3 Correctly identify client ,inform and reassure client regarding the procedure
  • 2.4 Give client/carer opportunities to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
  • 2.5 Check client consent has been obtained
  • 2.6 Review client's medical history , seek clarification on specific details and take action as required
3. Attach monitoring equipment
  • 3.1 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions
  • 3.2 Select type and number of electrodes according to client needs
  • 3.3 Conduct head measurement to verify sites for electrode placement according to current standards and organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Complete skin preparation according to infection control guidelines and client's needs
  • 3.5 Attach other monitoring equipment as required
  • 3.6 Correctly connect required leads between interface/head box and machine
  • 3.7 Perform pre test electrode impedance and establish integrity of electrodes and application
  • 3.8 Adjust equipment and electrodes as required
  • 3.9 Enter client details on testing equipment or on paper traces, as required
  • 3.10 Perform pre-test on machine and biological calibration
4. Conduct EEG recording
  • 4.1 Perform additional validation techniques
  • 4.2 Apply techniques according to client details and annotate concurrent results on record
  • 4.3 Validate electrode impedance i throughout test as required
  • 4.4 Recognise artefacts annotate on record, and eliminate or reduce
  • 4.5 Identify expected waveforms related to clinical conditions and age groups
  • 4.6 Identify and action any abnormal EEG patterns and waveforms which require immediate attention
  • 4.7 Use derivations and machine settings according to test requirements, concurrent results and client needs
  • 4.8 Select activation procedures according to request form and client's concurrent results/response
  • 4.9 Monitor client's response to activation procedure and adapt procedure accordingly
  • 4.10 Add/attach further monitoring equipment and/or electrodes in response to concurrent findings
  • 4.11 Annotate on recording response to activation procedure and changes throughout the procedure
  • 4.12 Determine appropriate length of recording according to standards, medical referral and concurrent EEG results
  • 4.13 Identify and meet client needs during the EEG
  • 4.14 Identify severe reactions and complications and respond in accordance with organisation emergency procedures
5. Completion of procedure
  • 5.1 Perform post test electrode impedance and integrity of electrode and contact verified
  • 5.2 Perform post test machine and biological calibration
  • 5.3 Validate existence of the computerised file on hard drive, if required
  • 5.4 Identify and action abnormal EEG patterns which require immediate medical attention
  • 5.5 Remove EEG leads and electrodes from client and wash paste/gel off client
  • 5.6 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure
  • 5.7 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results
  • 5.8 Record test details for retrieval and statistical purposes according to department procedures
  • 5.9 Provide information to client and carer according to duty of care
  • 5.10 Clean equipment dry and store in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and infection control guidelines
  • 5.11 Dispose of disposable EEG electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures and infection control guidelines
6. Generate report
  • 6.1 Review client details and correct as required
  • 6.2 Review annotations and correct to provide accurate and concise information
  • 6.3 Forward technical report/results with accompanying documentation to neurologist for review or assessment and reporting
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9367 HLTNE401B Perform electroencephalography (EEG) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD217 HLTNE401D Perform electroencephalography (EEG) Unit of competency
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