Prepare the anaesthetic environment

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:00 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTAN401C

State Code
D5751

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

100

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain stocks of consumable items and anaesthetic equipment and to prepare the necessary anaesthetic equipment and materials to meet the preferences of the anaesthetist and the requirements of the clients and in accordance with clinical procedure

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Organise, assemble and position anaesthetic equipment and materials

1.1 Ensure availability of minimum equipment requirements as per ANZCA policy guidelines
1.2 Select equipment and materials and prepare correctly in relation to sequence and requirements of the clients and their clinical procedure
1.3 Ensure all relevant anaesthetic equipment and materials are clean/disinfected/sterile, functioning correctly, prepared for use, and, if necessary, calibrated
1.4 Position equipment and materials for accessibility with reference to other health professionals to meet the requirements of the clinical procedure and according to the anaesthetist's preference
1.5 Confirm the anaesthetist's requirements and preferences

2. Prepare for intravascular infusion and transfusion in accordance with request from anaesthetist and organisation policies and procedures

2.1 Ensure intravascular solution, blood or blood product is correctly selected in accordance with anaesthetist's instructions and client documentation
2.2 Confirm selected solution, blood or blood as fit for use in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
2.3 Correctly select infusion set, connectors and/ or filters
2.4 Correctly assemble equipment and materials and prime in an aseptic manner and ready for use
2.5 Store infusion equipment and solutions correctly

3. Maintain adequate stock levels of anaesthetic consumable items

3.1 Check stock levels and take appropriate action to maintain supply
3.2 Communicate unavailability of stock to relevant personnel
3.3 Rotate stock where necessary
3.4 Store materials according to manufacturer's recommendations and legal requirements
3.5 Carry out ordering procedures to organisation's requirements
3.6 Withdraw relevant stock and dispose of in compliance with health hazard notices
3.7 Dispose of expired stock promptly and safely in accordance with legislative requirements
3.8 Ensure relevant material safety data sheets are available and referenced as required

4. Prepare the environment for the administration of anaesthesia

4.1 Check humidity and temperature levels and adjust in accordance with relevant industry standards and clinical procedure
4.2 Check lighting for suitability for the administration of anaesthesia
4.3 Keep noise levels to a minimum

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C9059	HLTAN401B	Prepare the anaesthetic environment	Unit of competency
C6577	HLTAN1A	Prepare the anaesthetic environment	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD050	HLTAN401D	Prepare the anaesthetic environment	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D071	HLT42607	Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology	Qualification