HLTANA013 — Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia

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What an assessment for HLTANA013 must cover

52 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 29 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare patient and equipment.

1.1Read procedure information, check anaesthetist requirements and surgical factors that may impact on the anaesthetic procedure.
1.2Develop and communicate individualised anaesthesia plan in collaboration with anaesthetist.
1.3Select and prepare equipment and materials in relation to sequence and requirements of the patients and their anaesthetic procedure.
1.4Ensure all relevant anaesthetic equipment and materials are clean, decontaminated, sterile, in date, functioning correctly, prepared for use, and if necessary, calibrated.
1.5Position equipment and materials for accessibility.
1.6Accurately document accountable anaesthetic items.
1.7Position the patient for the procedure and provide optimum conditions to facilitate access.
1.8Check environment for administration of anaesthesia and adjust accordingly.
1.9Use appropriate aseptic and sterile techniques where applicable.

2 Provide assistance to the anaesthetist.

2.1Provide assistance to the anaesthetist during anaesthetic procedures and the induction, maintenance and completion of anaesthesia.
2.2Check patient’s physiological parameters when required or as directed by anaesthetist.
2.3Complete required documentation.
2.4Identify, validate and report deviations from acceptable limits of the patient’s physiological parameters to the anaesthetist.
2.5Report signs of patient discomfort, distress or adverse reaction to the anaesthetist.
2.6Assist with the perioperative medical management of the patient.

3 Restore equipment and environment at completion of procedure.

3.1Clean, decontaminate or sterilise equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines and manufacturer’s instructions.
3.2Manage faulty equipment in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines.
3.3Restore the environment to required status.
3.4Restock consumables according to facility requirements.

Performance evidence

for each of the following procedures, plan, prepare and assist during induction, maintenance and completion of anaesthesia, for at least three cases each: - general surgery and gastro-intestinal including major laparotomy and minor surgery - ear, nose and throat surgery - gynaecological surgery including major and minor - obstetric surgery - orthopaedic surgery including major and minor - vascular surgery including major and minor - urological surgery including major and minor - paediatric including minor ear nose and throat (ENT), general and orthopaedic - remote site anaesthesia: - medical imaging and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - angiography, endoscopy and cath lab
provide assistance with at least five of the following procedures on at least three occasions, ensuring use of aseptic technique: - arterial line - central venous catheter - local - regional blocks - epidural and combined spinal-epidural - spinal - rapid infusion
monitor physiological parameters with reference to standard values of normal physiological function for each patient’s usual parameters
perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 360 hours of work related to anaesthetic technology in a clinical workplace environment. These 360 hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours for the purposes of assessment.

Knowledge evidence

national, state or territory legal and ethical considerations for clinical procedures, and how these are applied in organisations: - codes of practice - duty of care - infection prevention and control - informed consent - mandatory reporting - privacy, confidentiality and disclosure - records management and clinical documentation - rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and patients - work role boundaries including responsibilities and limitations - work health and safety (WHS)
types of regional and invasive procedures, how they are performed, and the anaesthetic technician’s role, for the following: - spinal - epidural - combined spinal-epidural - caudal - local - regional blocks - blood patch - arterial line - central venous catheter - peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) - midline catheter - transoesophageal echocardiograph (TOE) - intercostal drainage - pain management procedures e.g. chemical sympathectomy - external pacing
types of equipment used for regional and invasive procedures, i.e. tourniquets, ultrasound and diathermy including: - function and operating guidelines - use, indications and limitations - criteria for withdrawal - monitoring and maintenance of stock levels perioperatively, including CO2 absorber, medications, fluids, consumables
anatomy, physiology factors that impact regional and invasive procedures for different patient groups
pre-medications and their effects
types of surgery: - emergency - urgent - elective - day case
types of common surgical procedures, their classification and factors for planning, preparation and management of anaesthesia, including: - general surgery and gastro-intestinal including major and minor laparotomy - ear, nose and throat surgery - minor and major maxillofacial surgery - gynaecological surgery including major and minor - obstetric surgery - orthopaedic surgery including major and minor - vascular surgery including major and minor - urological surgery including major and minor - ophthalmic surgery - neurosurgery including: - laminectomy - microdiscectomy - paediatric - minor ENT, general and orthopaedic - dental or faciomaxillary surgery - cardiothoracic surgery - neurosurgery - plastic or reconstructive surgery - trauma or emergency surgery - remote site anaesthesia including radiology, ECT or endoscopy
indications for surgery and risk factors
surgical approaches and duration of surgery
position of patients for surgery
common anaesthetic and surgical complications
risk of anaesthetic technique for surgical procedure
specialty medications required perioperatively
expected blood loss for different types of surgery
events during surgery that could affect anaesthesia, including: - massive haemorrhage - patient repositioning - cross clamping and unclamping of aorta and other major blood vessels - orthopaedic bone cement syndrome - transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) syndrome - application and release of tourniquet - tourniquet time - abdominal carbon dioxide insufflation - drug reaction - air embolism - fat embolism
co-existing diseases and their perioperative medical management
age of the patient and associated risks
types of anaesthetic techniques and preference card systems
intraoperative procedures, including: - nasogastric tube placement and suctioning - endotracheal tube suctioning - tracheostomy toileting - rapid infusion, blood transfusion and massive transfusion protocol - fluid balance-urine, gastric, blood loss and infusion - invasive and non-invasive clinical measurements - airway exchange - pain management techniques
invasive and non-invasive clinical measurement planning options
airway management planning options
ancillary equipment choices
pressure and nerve care
normal range of motion for patient
thermal management
prevention of thromboembolism
patient emotional and physiological responses to surgery
procedures for transfer of anaesthetised patient to intensive care or radiology and equipment used
communication techniques within multidisciplinary team in operating theatre environment.

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What does an assessment tool for HLTANA013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTANA013 needs to address all 52 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 29 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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