Unit of competency Outline
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Perform treatment sleep study
Perform treatment sleep study
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSL404D
HLTSL404D
State Code
WD286
WD286
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a treatment sleep study
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Calibrate equipment to the client
- 1.1 Check and respond to quality of all signals
- 1.2 Establish client's awake baseline waveforms
- 1.3 Explain the procedure clearly and simply to the client and obtain client consent/agreement as required
- 1.4 Meet the special needs of the client
2. Set up treatment equipment
- 2.1 Check equipment is available and in working order
- 2.2 Check quality of signal and respond as required
3. Coach client through treatment
- 3.1 Demonstrate use of treatment equipment
- 3.2 Provide client with the opportunity to ask questions
- 3.3 Explain possible side effects of treatment to client
- 3.4 Observe the client trialling the process
- 3.5 Adjust equipment to fit client
4. Titrate treatment levels in response to events
- 4.1 Commence treatment process in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 4.2 Adjust treatment to achieve desired outcomes
- 4.3 Record and document titration and client's response
- 4.4 Identify and respond to clinical emergencies in accordance with organisation emergency procedures
5. Complete overnight procedure
- 5.1 Terminate recording
- 5.2 Remove EEG leads and electrodes from client and wash paste/gel off
- 5.3 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure
- 5.4 Ascertain and document client's assessment of their sleep quality
- 5.5 Provide reassurance to client
- 5.6 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results
- 5.7 Clean, disinfect and store equipment according to organisation policy and procedure, infection control guidelines and manufacturer's instructions
- 5.8 Re-stock equipment and materials
- 5.9 Clean and restore environment
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.
Clients may include:
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Signals/waveforms may include:
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
Electro-oculography (EOG)
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Respiratory flow
Chest/abdominal flow
Limb movement
Oximetry
Position monitors
Sound monitor
Video surveillance (in time with recording)
Response to poor signal quality may include:
Check connections of electrodes and cables
Exchange or replace electrodes
Change derivation
Client's special needs may include:
Neuromuscular disorders
Insulin dependent diabetes
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Claustrophobia
Medical conditions requiring nursing care
Other conditions requiring additional monitoring
Treatment may include:
Continuous positive airway pressure
Bi-level positive airway pressure
Auto-titration
Treatment equipment may include:
Mask
Mandibular splint
Supplemental oxygen
Nasal splint
Light
Events may include:
Snoring
Hypopnoea
Apnoea
Periodic breathing (Cheyne stokes ventilation)
Hypercapnia (increased carbon dioxide)
Hypoxia (low oxygen saturation)
Clinical emergencies may include:
Severe respiratory distress
Cardio-respiratory arrest
Clinical emergencies may include:
Severe respiratory distress
Cardio-respiratory arrest
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.
Clients may include:
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Signals/waveforms may include:
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
Electro-oculography (EOG)
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Respiratory flow
Chest/abdominal flow
Limb movement
Oximetry
Position monitors
Sound monitor
Video surveillance (in time with recording)
Response to poor signal quality may include:
Check connections of electrodes and cables
Exchange or replace electrodes
Change derivation
Client's special needs may include:
Neuromuscular disorders
Insulin dependent diabetes
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Claustrophobia
Medical conditions requiring nursing care
Other conditions requiring additional monitoring
Treatment may include:
Continuous positive airway pressure
Bi-level positive airway pressure
Auto-titration
Treatment equipment may include:
Mask
Mandibular splint
Supplemental oxygen
Nasal splint
Light
Events may include:
Snoring
Hypopnoea
Apnoea
Periodic breathing (Cheyne stokes ventilation)
Hypercapnia (increased carbon dioxide)
Hypoxia (low oxygen saturation)
Clinical emergencies may include:
Severe respiratory distress
Cardio-respiratory arrest
Clinical emergencies may include:
Severe respiratory distress
Cardio-respiratory arrest
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
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:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Observation of work activities when performing a treatment sleep study
Observation of simulation and/or role play when an performing a treatment sleep study
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in performing a treatment sleep study (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
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
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTSL401D Prepare environment to perform sleep studies
HLTSL402D Prepare client for sleep study procedure
HLTSL403D Perform diagnostic sleep study
Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
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
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:
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment:
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Observation of work activities when performing a treatment sleep study
Observation of simulation and/or role play when an performing a treatment sleep study
Discussion of physical and/or behavioural contingency scenarios involving duty of care
Authenticated transcripts of relevant education/training courses
Recognition of relevant life/work experience
Questioning, written assessments/projects, e-learning can be used to assess knowledge
Authenticated reports of experience in performing a treatment sleep study (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with First Aid, OH Safety training, Orientation/Induction Training, Safe Manual Handing, Universal infection control procedures
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
Related units:
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related units:
HLTSL401D Prepare environment to perform sleep studies
HLTSL402D Prepare client for sleep study procedure
HLTSL403D Perform diagnostic sleep study
Holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8504 | HLTSL404C | Perform treatment sleep study | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J083 | HLT41912 | Certificate IV in Sleep technology | Qualification |