Unit of competency Outline
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Pack and consign blood products
Pack and consign blood products
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT316C
HLTPAT316C
State Code
WD245
WD245
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/07/2012
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
19/07/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required pack and consign blood products
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check test samples have been collected
- 1.1 Check documentation
- 1.2 Check and document the number of tubes according to organisation policies and procedures
- 1.3 Check and document sample volume according to organisation policies and procedures
- 1.4 Correctly label blood sample tubes and match against documentation to ensure details are consistent
- 1.5 Complete documentation according to organisation policies and procedures
2. Check donation
- 2.1 Correctly label blood collection pack
- 2.2 Match blood collection against documentation to ensure details are consistent including usage restriction
- 2.3 Identify and report discrepancies, non conformances and incidents in line with organisation policies and procedures
- 2.4 Take corrective action in line with organisation policies and procedures
3. Package collections for transfer
- 3.1 Pack blood collection packs and blood sample tube/s for transfer according to organisation policies and procedures
- 3.2 Seal blood collection packs
- 3.3 Weigh blood collection pack.
- 3.4 Complete documentation in line with organisation policies and procedures
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.
Documentation refers to the following, which must comply with legal requirements:
Request forms
Specimens
Labels
Bar-coding
Database
Organisation policies and procedures may relate to:
Safe use of equipment
Use of personal protective equipment including gloves, gowns, masks, goggles
Taking appropriate action when spills, biohazard exposure or needlestick injuries occur
Infection control
Waste management
Safety and security of specimens for transport
Use of chemicals according to manufacturer/organisation directions and material data safety sheets
Guidelines for protection against needlestick injuries
International Aviation Transport Authority (IATA) and National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) guidelines
Following appropriate laboratory manuals for safety, procedural, quality, registration
Notification of infectious tests
Maintaining equipment includes maintenance of centrifuge and all other in-house equipment
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.
Documentation refers to the following, which must comply with legal requirements:
Request forms
Specimens
Labels
Bar-coding
Database
Organisation policies and procedures may relate to:
Safe use of equipment
Use of personal protective equipment including gloves, gowns, masks, goggles
Taking appropriate action when spills, biohazard exposure or needlestick injuries occur
Infection control
Waste management
Safety and security of specimens for transport
Use of chemicals according to manufacturer/organisation directions and material data safety sheets
Guidelines for protection against needlestick injuries
International Aviation Transport Authority (IATA) and National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) guidelines
Following appropriate laboratory manuals for safety, procedural, quality, registration
Notification of infectious tests
Maintaining equipment includes maintenance of centrifuge and all other in-house equipment
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:
Equipment
Contact lots
Policies/guidelines
Infection control guidelines
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.
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
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:
Equipment
Contact lots
Policies/guidelines
Infection control guidelines
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.
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
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8405 | HLTPAT316B | Pack and consign blood products | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J066 | HLT32612 | Certificate III in Pathology | Qualification |