Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct advanced clinical assessment
Conduct advanced clinical assessment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMB004
HLTAMB004
State Code
AWA64
AWA64
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
069905 - Paramedical Studies
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the specialised knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology that is required to use advanced techniques to clinically assess a patient. The worker is expected to apply underpinning skills and knowledge in clinical assessment and to function independently providing intensive clinical care within established clinical guidelines/protocols.This unit applies to pre-hospital/out-of-hospital health care workers.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply pathophysiological concepts to assess patient’s body system function
- 1.1 Apply specialised knowledge of fluid and electrolyte imbalance to determine the patient’s health status
- 1.2 Demonstrate a specialised knowledge of acid base imbalance impacting the patient’s health status
2. Identify any variations from homeostasis when assessing a patient’s physical health status
- 2.1 Use specialised knowledge of homeostasis imbalance to recognise signs and symptoms indicating abnormal functioning of body systems
- 2.2 Update specialised knowledge of variations to cellular metabolism and apply when assessing patient for poor states of perfusion
3. Conduct assessment of patients with specific conditions, disorders and injuries using advanced techniques
- 3.1 Integrate comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiological concepts with assessment data and principles of management for specific conditions, disorders and injuries
- 3.2 Evaluate the need for advanced assessment techniques and potential impact on patient’s health status
- 3.3 Analyse assessment data and establish the need for and potential impact of pharmacological and/or fluid therapies on patient’s health status
- 3.4 Employ a process of critical analysis and diagnostic reasoning to make links between patients illness and/or injury and information found at the scene to facilitate treatment strategies
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5733 | HLTAMBAS604B | Conduct advanced clinical assessment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD289 | HLTSS00063 | Advanced Paramedical Science Skill Set | Skill set |