Assessment Requirements for HLTHPS002 Support health professional in the delivery of care

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for HLTHPS002 Support health professional in the delivery of care

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0. Update to mapping and metadata. Equivalent outcome.
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Supersedes HLTMAMP402C. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. Removed prerequisite.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

followed established protocols, procedures and infection control and safety requirements to provide assistance in delivery of care under the direction of a health professional for the following 5 procedures:

dressing of wounds not involving scheduled medication wound care

suture and staple removal

removal of plasters

application of bandaging, splints and slings

set up and monitoring of nebulisation without medication

followed established protocols, procedures, infection control and safety requirements to provide assistance to a health professional who is undertaking:

pap tests

plastering

physical examination

minor operations

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and ethical considerations for supporting the health professional in the delivery of care, including:

duty of care

informed consent, what it means, and the limitations of obtaining consent by workers who are not health professionals

records management

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

industry standards

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

risk management considerations

work health and safety

manual task safety procedures

standard infection control requirements for clinical procedures:

hand washing

use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

avoiding contact with bodily fluids

needle stick injury considerations

waste disposal

how to assist with the maintenance of surgical asepsis and the reasons for maintaining a sterile field

how to assist with the maintenance of surgical asepsis and the reasons for maintaining a sterile field

procedures, equipment and terminology used for commonly occurring care procedures undertaken by health professionals, including:

dressing of wounds not involving scheduled medication wound care

suture and staple removal

pap tests

plastering/removal of plasters

physical examination

application of bandaging, splints and slings

set up and monitoring of nebulisation without medication

minor operations

types of information included in client medical records and rationale for these, including:

procedures detail – name, date, time

name of supplies used including batch and lot number and expiry date, if applicable

details of procedure

site of procedure

results of procedure

any adverse effects or incidents

advice or instructions given

information collected regarding client’s current health status, physical and social function

medical assistant’s signature or initials

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

client information and medical records

disposable gloves

hand hygiene facilities

equipment and consumables needed for specific procedures, including:

bandage scissors

cleaning agents

dressing packs – basic, for skin lesion

dressings, swabs and bandages

examination couch with sheets or disposable covers

flow meter for oxygen cylinder

moisture proof sheets (blueys)

nebulisation mask and bowl (adult and child sizes)

oxygen tubing

pap testing equipment

patient gown

plaster of paris and padding

plaster saw

sharps container

simulated wound with removable sutures and staples

skin cleansing solution

splinting material

stainless steel dressing trolley

staple remover, stitch cutting blade, stitch removal scissors

suture material

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

interaction with clients

integration of situations requiring problem solving

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705