Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a client for, and provide assistance to the neurologist during, nerve conduction studies and to provide a technical summary to assist in the final medical report |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Work will be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving routine and non-routine methods and procedures which require the exercise of some discretion and judgement Nerve conduction studies and EMG's are commonly conducted in hospitals and neurologists' rooms All activities are carried out in accordance with organisation policies, procedures and infection control guidelines Supervision by a neurologist is required where Medicare involved Learner is required to demonstrate their ability to perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite unit |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite:
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Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare equipment , materials and environment |
1.1 Review client booking list for client details 1.2 Identify special needs of client 1.3 Ensure equipment and materials selected are clean, dry, in working order, and, where applicable, calibrated 1.4 Review relevant, current literature and protocols reviewed 1.5 Ensure normal control data is available 1.6 Confirm neurologists' requirements and preferences |
2. Prepare client for procedure |
2.1 Arrange client bookings according to organisation procedures, clients' needs, and reason for study 2.2 Ensure information on access to test location and test to be attended is received by client 2.3 Receive and process request for test and give to Neurologist to read prior to test commencing 2.4 Correctly identify client, reassure and inform regarding the procedure 2.5 Give client/carer the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern 2.6 Check client consent has been obtained 2.7 Review client's medical history, seek clarification on specific details and action, as required by Neurologist |
3. Assist neurologist with performance of nerve conduction study |
3.1 Utilise personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional precautions 3.2 Inform and reassure the client as appropriate throughout the procedure 3.3 Make selections according to client details and concurrent results under the directions of the neurologist 3.4 Recognise, annotate, eliminate or reduce artefacts 3.5 Monitor client's response to electrical stimulus and adapt procedure accordingly under the direction of the neurologist 3.6 Add/attach further monitoring equipment and/or electrodes in response to concurrent findings under the direction of the neurologist 3.7 Test appropriate nerves and muscles according to standards, medical referral and concurrent results under the direction of the neurologist 3.8 Identify and respond to severe reactions and complications in accordance with organisation emergency procedures |
4. Completion of procedure |
4.1 Perform post test calibration as required 4.2 Provide client with assistance as required, on completion of the procedure 4.3 Confirm timely follow up with referring doctor for results 4.4 Record test details for retrieval and statistical purposes according to department procedures 4.5 Provide information is to client and carer according to duty of care and organisation policies 4.6 Clean dry and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and infection control guidelines 4.7 Dispose of disposable materials in accordance with waste management procedures and infection control guidelines |
5. Generate technical summary |
5.1 Review client details and amend as required 5.2 Review annotations and amend to provide accurate and concise information 5.3 Calculate amplitudes, latencies and conduction velocities 5.4 Forward technical summary with accompanying documentation to neurologist for review |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
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Essential skills (contd ): In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Equipment may include : |
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Materials may include : |
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Client details may include : |
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Clients may include : |
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Client medical history may include : |
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Action in response to client's medical history may include : |
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Personal protective equipment may include : |
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Complications and severe reactions may include : |
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Information provided to client's and carer's may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable