Unit of competency Outline
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Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber
Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHY402D
HLTHY402D
State Code
WD175
WD175
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/08/2012
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/08/2012
Nominal Hours
90
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a multi-place hyperbaric chamber
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Compress hyperbaric chamber for a clinical and non-clinical treatment
- 1.1 Establish door seals
- 1.2 Communicate readiness of occupants for compression
- 1.3 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 1.4 Complete compression in accordance with the treatment table
- 1.5 Carry out stop compression routine when initiated
2. Maintain chamber environment
- 2.1 Notify Attendant to administer oxygen to clients
- 2.2 Adjust chamber pressure to maintain treatment profile
- 2.3 Maintain gas levels
- 2.4 Identify and meet occupants' needs
- 2.5 Maintain breathing gas pressures
- 2.6 Maintain chamber environment for comfort
- 2.7 Communicate with inside attendant as required
- 2.8 Identify and respond to machinery&equipment breakdowns or malfunctions in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
3. Decompress hyperbaric chamber for a clinical and non-clinical treatment
- 3.1 Communicate readiness of occupants for decompression
- 3.2 Complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 3.3 Complete ascent in accordance with the treatment table
- 3.4 Maintain gas levels
- 3.5 Carry out stop compression routine when initiated
- 3.6 Identify decompression routine for attendant
4. Pass equipment through medical lock
- 4.1 Inform inside attendant of procedure
- 4.2 Maintain chamber pressure
- 4.3 Pressurise medical lock
- 4.4 Transfer equipment into chamber
- 4.5 Depressurise medical lock
5. Transfer personnel into/out of chamber whilst under pressure
- 5.1 Establish door seal
- 5.2 Communicate readiness of occupant for decompression
- 5.3 Complete documentation
- 5.4 Complete pressurisation in accordance with the treatment table
- 5.5 Carry out stop compression routine when initiated
- 5.6 Maintain main chamber environment
- 5.7 Transfer personnel into/out of main chamber
- 5.8 Depressurise transfer lock in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- 5.9 Decompress personnel in accordance with treatment table
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.
Communication methods may include:
Visual
Headsets
Intercom
Sound powered telephone
Occupants may include:
Nurses
Doctors
Clients
Technicians
Documentation may include:
Treatment tables
Databases
Time record sheets
Standard operating procedures
Treatment tables must include:
Decompression tables (as per AS/NZ 2299 )
Hospital treatment tables
Initiation of stop dive routine may include:
Malfunction of equipment
Safety of occupants
Methods of administration of oxygen may include:
Hoods
Built In Breathing System
Gas levels must include:
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Occupants needs may include:
Sanitation needs
Medications
Reading material
Food and fluids
Breathing gases may include:
Oxygen
Air
Gas mixtures eg oxygen/helium
Maintenance of chamber environment may include:
Temperature
Humidity
Oxygen percentage levels
Equipment may include
Medications
Client records
Food/fluids
Blankets
Built In Breathing Systems/hoods
Sanitary needs
Transfer of personnel may include:
Nurses
Doctors
Client
Technicians
Communication methods may include:
Visual
Headsets
Intercom
Sound powered telephone
Occupants may include:
Nurses
Doctors
Clients
Technicians
Documentation may include:
Treatment tables
Databases
Time record sheets
Standard operating procedures
Treatment tables must include:
Decompression tables (as per AS/NZ 2299 )
Hospital treatment tables
Initiation of stop dive routine may include:
Malfunction of equipment
Safety of occupants
Methods of administration of oxygen may include:
Hoods
Built In Breathing System
Gas levels must include:
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Occupants needs may include:
Sanitation needs
Medications
Reading material
Food and fluids
Breathing gases may include:
Oxygen
Air
Gas mixtures eg oxygen/helium
Maintenance of chamber environment may include:
Temperature
Humidity
Oxygen percentage levels
Equipment may include
Medications
Client records
Food/fluids
Blankets
Built In Breathing Systems/hoods
Sanitary needs
Transfer of personnel may include:
Nurses
Doctors
Client
Technicians
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 legal and regulatory requirements
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 operating multi-place hyperbaric chamber
Observation of simulation and/or role play when operating multi-place hyperbaric chamber
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 a operating multi-place hyperbaric chamber (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 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 units:
- HLTHY401D Prepare multi-place hyperbaric chamber
- HLTHY403D Conduct post compression routines
- HLTHY404D Implement emergency procedures for hyperbaric chambers
This unit can be assessed independently, however 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
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 legal and regulatory requirements
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 operating multi-place hyperbaric chamber
Observation of simulation and/or role play when operating multi-place hyperbaric chamber
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 a operating multi-place hyperbaric chamber (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 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 units:
- HLTHY401D Prepare multi-place hyperbaric chamber
- HLTHY403D Conduct post compression routines
- HLTHY404D Implement emergency procedures for hyperbaric chambers
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health services units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8301 | HLTHY402C | Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J080 | HLT41512 | Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Technology | Qualification |