Release 

Comments 

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.

Minimal changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Removed prerequisite.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare equipment for use

1.1 Check equipment for good working order

1.2 Check materialsfor availability and supply

1.3 Insert new battery and cassette tape correctly into holter monitor

2. Prepare client for holter monitor

2.1 Greet client courteously and identify self

2.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedure

2.3 Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.4 Provide complete and accurate information in easily understood language regarding the holter monitoring procedure to client

2.5 Provide the client with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern

2.6 Obtain consent following ethical and legal requirements

3. Prepare for monitor recording

3.1 Maintain client privacy and dignity throughout procedure

3.2 Follow standard infection control procedures

3.3 Position the client correctly and comfortably and place electrodes in accordance with organisation and manufacturer procedures, client’s needs and current standards

3.4 Prepare client’s skin for electrode placement as required

3.5 Attach leads correctly and double check lead placement

3.6 Take a trial trace and check for interference,wandering baseline and amplitude as required

3.7 Identify potential client risks and advise supervisor if risk exists

3.8 Provide accurate instruction to client on use of device

4. Process holter monitor trace

4.1 Produce traceand check trace for diagnostic suitability

4.2 Identify and respond to situations where repeat trace is required

4.3 Remove holter monitor leads and electrodes from client

4.4 Review computer analysis of holter tape in accordance with scope of job role or organise submission of tape to requesting medical officer

5. Complete holter monitor process

5.1 Provide client with assistance as required on completion of procedure

5.2 Clean holter monitor and leads on completion of procedure in accordance with infection control procedures

5.3 Dispose of disposable holter monitor electrodes and other materials in accordance with waste management procedures

5.4 Store holter monitor leads and machine in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and work health and safety (WHS) policy and procedures

The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Release 

Comments 

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.

Minimal changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Removed prerequisite.