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Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber

Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTHY402C
State Code
D8301
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9307 HLTHY402B Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD175 HLTHY402D Operate multi-place hyperbaric chamber Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D063 HLT41507 Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Technology Qualification