Unit of competency Outline
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Perform blood collection
Perform blood collection
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT306D
HLTPAT306D
State Code
WD242
WD242
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
200
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for routine blood collection from a defined client group, and excludes complex blood collection techniques
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Greet client and apply pre-test criteria
- 1.1 Correctly identify client
- 1.2 Obtain relevant personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 1.3 Record relevant details in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 1.4 Obtain consent to collection procedure from client
2. Prepare for blood collection procedure
- 2.1 Identify appropriate method of collection is identified and follow correct procedures
- 2.2 Adopt standard and additional precautions as required
- 2.3 Select correct equipment and blood collection tubes and place in order of draw to ensure the collection accords with test requested
- 2.4 Follow organisation procedures
3. Perform relevant routine blood collection procedure
- 3.1 Follow infection control guidelines throughout procedure to minimise infection/cross infection
- 3.2 Adopt standard and additional precautions as required
- 3.3 Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and appropriately prepared for the specific collection procedure
- 3.4 Seek assistance with procedure if required
- 3.5 Select appropriate collection site and blood collected using correct procedure and equipment
- 3.6 Observe client during procedure for potential adverse effects
- 3.7 Transfer correct volume of blood to the selected collection tubes in the set order of draw
- 3.8 Invert collection tubes within timeframe required and according to organisation policies and procedures
- 3.9 Apply pressure to collection site for the required time following withdrawal of needle
- 3.10 Observe and dress blood collection site, and monitor client for adverse effects from the collection
4. Perform post-blood collection procedures
- 4.1 Dispose of contaminated and general waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures and taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues
- 4.2 Label blood collection tubes with time and date of collection, client details and other required information
- 4.3 Complete all necessary documentation and information transfer so samples can be advanced to further processing in accordance with organisation procedures
- 4.4 Prepare collected samples for transit to further processing or are stored according to requirements of test(s)
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.
Blood collection is in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and relates to:
Venepuncture on adults, adolescents, paediatrics and born-at-term neonates
Capillary collection from adults, adolescents, paediatrics and born-at-term neonates, but not including premature neonates
Other blood collections as specified by organisation policy
Complex blood collection techniques (not covered by this unit) include blood collection:
From premature neonates
Via peripherally inserted central catheter
Arterial collections via lines or artery
Other blood collections as specified by organisation policy
Blood sample requests will come from:
Registered medical practitioner,
Nominated nursing staff eg nurse practitioner
Personal protective equipment includes:
Gloves
Gowns
Masks
Goggles and safety glasses
Venues for collection may include:
Centres/clinics
Home visits - invalid, elderly or disabled clients
Hospitals
Other facilities including aged care and mental health facilities
Blood collection procedures may include:
Skin puncture
Venepuncture
Equipment and disposables include:
Tourniquets
Collection tubes
Vacuum flasks
Range of syringes and needles
Multi-sample needle and holder
Winged infusion set ("butterfly")
Evacuated blood collection equipment
Lancets
Sharps containers
Steri-wipes
Dressings
Local anaesthetic skin cream
Correct storage requirements of specimens may include:
Use of ice or dry ice
Maintenance of warm temperature
Timely transfer to storage
Protection from light
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.
Blood collection is in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and relates to:
Venepuncture on adults, adolescents, paediatrics and born-at-term neonates
Capillary collection from adults, adolescents, paediatrics and born-at-term neonates, but not including premature neonates
Other blood collections as specified by organisation policy
Complex blood collection techniques (not covered by this unit) include blood collection:
From premature neonates
Via peripherally inserted central catheter
Arterial collections via lines or artery
Other blood collections as specified by organisation policy
Blood sample requests will come from:
Registered medical practitioner,
Nominated nursing staff eg nurse practitioner
Personal protective equipment includes:
Gloves
Gowns
Masks
Goggles and safety glasses
Venues for collection may include:
Centres/clinics
Home visits - invalid, elderly or disabled clients
Hospitals
Other facilities including aged care and mental health facilities
Blood collection procedures may include:
Skin puncture
Venepuncture
Equipment and disposables include:
Tourniquets
Collection tubes
Vacuum flasks
Range of syringes and needles
Multi-sample needle and holder
Winged infusion set ("butterfly")
Evacuated blood collection equipment
Lancets
Sharps containers
Steri-wipes
Dressings
Local anaesthetic skin cream
Correct storage requirements of specimens may include:
Use of ice or dry ice
Maintenance of warm temperature
Timely transfer to storage
Protection from light
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
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
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
A real or simulated workplace environment to mimic the relations and communications between client reception, blood collection, specimen reception and the laboratory
use of an artificial/training arm or mannequin as required
All necessary blood collection equipment and tubes
An approved laboratory procedure manual
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment may be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Verbal and/or diagrammatic explanations
Practical exercises and tasks
Question and answer (verbal)
Short written exercises, including multiple choice
Client feedback
Recollection rates
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 in conjunction with the following related unit:
HLTPAT308C Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimen collection
Holistic assessment practice with other pathology units of competency is encouraged
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
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
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
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
A real or simulated workplace environment to mimic the relations and communications between client reception, blood collection, specimen reception and the laboratory
use of an artificial/training arm or mannequin as required
All necessary blood collection equipment and tubes
An approved laboratory procedure manual
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment may be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Verbal and/or diagrammatic explanations
Practical exercises and tasks
Question and answer (verbal)
Short written exercises, including multiple choice
Client feedback
Recollection rates
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 in conjunction with the following related unit:
HLTPAT308C Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimen collection
Holistic assessment practice with other pathology units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8402 | HLTPAT306C | Perform blood collection | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA03 | HLTPAT002 | Perform venous blood collections | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J583 | HLT40213 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice | Qualification |
| J585 | HLT50213 | Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice | Qualification |
| J066 | HLT32612 | Certificate III in Pathology | Qualification |