Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


Hyperbaric systemmustinclude:
Hyperbaric chamber
Compressors
Storage cylinders
Electrical systems
Gas analysis systems
Breathing systems
Hull
Environmental conditioning system
Filtration systems
Fire deluge systems
Communications equipment for inside chamber
Fire fighting equipment
Chamber observation equipment


Contextmustinclude:
Clinical treatments
Non-clinical


Equipment
Client hoods/Built In Breathing Systems
Client monitoring equipment
Client ventilator
Infusion devices
Emergency medical equipment
Seating for chamber
Client clothing
Client bedding
Manual handling / pressure relief devices
Sundry medical equipment
Clients reading material
Clinical notes


Materials
Primary dressing
Secondary dressing
Fixation material
Topical medications
Hearing aids
Hair grooming products
Hair pieces
Glasses
Prostheses


Hierarchy
Design
Eliminate
Substitute
Redesign
Separate
Administrate
Personal Protective Equipment

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
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Knowledge of industry standards and guidelines
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 identifying and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy
Observation of simulation and/or role play when identifying and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy
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 identifying and respond to risks associated with hyperbaric therapy (Documentation associated with performance reviews, supervisor/co-ordinator evaluations of work performance)
Training records associated with first aid, WHS training, orientation/induction training, safe manual handling, 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 unit:
HLTHY505C Manage the maintenance of hyperbaric systems
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged