Assessment Requirements for HLTAHA046 Support the medical imaging professional

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Assessment Requirements for HLTAHA046 Support the medical imaging professional

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

support the functioning of a medical imaging environment by conducting set up, equipment cleaning and stock control on one occasion

assist with moving and positioning of two people during a procedure or x-ray under the direction of the Medical Imaging Professional - one in simulation and one in the workplace.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrate the knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

allied health core competencies:

person-centred care

individual therapy

group therapy

communication of information

equipment and environment

requirements for those dispensing ionising radiation and licensing requirements in their state or territory and be registered to practice by the national regulatory body

different medical imaging processes:

what they are used for

length of time to undertake the procedure

images produced by each procedure:

general radiography

mammography

fluoroscopy

computed tomography (CT) scanning

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning

ultrasound

angiography

bone densitometry

personal radiation safety requirements in the medical imaging environment, including:

personal safety requirements in an MRI environment and hierarchy of MRI field control measures

radiation protection principles

responsibilities of employees and employers under relevant regulations and codes

emergency procedures

personal protective equipment (PPE)

monitoring equipment

safety signs and their meaning

differences:

between radioactivity and generation of x-rays

between Nuclear Medicine and X-ray

basic dose principles and x-ray generation

MRI safety, patients with contra-indications

person moving equipment:

patslides

bed-movers

person lifters

quality requirements associated with the maintenance of a medical imaging environment

organisational policies and procedures in relation to:

confidentiality:

privacy

disclosure

duty of care

documentation:

reporting

recording patient data

written communication to Medical Imaging Professional

professional behaviour and presentation

infection control practices

work health and safety (WHS)

manual handling

supervision and delegation

stock maintenance

specialist cleaning

set-up

scope of role of the Allied Health Assistant and the Medical Imaging Professional

principles of empowering the older person

principles of empowering people living with disability or serious mental illness

changes related to ageing

concepts of holistic health and wellbeing

social determinants of health.

concepts of the medical model, the biopsychosocial models and the human rights-based approach of allied health interventions

manufacturer instructions

principles of choice and control

concept of reablement.

Assessment Conditions

Skills may be demonstrated in the workplace, or in a simulated environment, as outlined in the performance evidence.

Assessment must ensure:

access to suitable facilities, equipment and resources that reflect real working conditions and model industry operating conditions and contingencies

access to manufacturer instructions

access to organisational policies and procedures

access to medical imaging equipment and guidelines

access to radiation management plan

access to personal protective equipment (PPE)

opportunities for engagement with real people accessing allied health services.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors, and:

be a Certificate IV qualified Allied Health Assistant with a minimum of three years of professional experience in allied health services; or

a registered Medical Imaging Professional.

Links

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