HLTAUD007 — Conduct basic audiometric testing

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What an assessment for HLTAUD007 must cover

49 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. 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 for basic audiometric tests

1.1Check and confirm forms and materials required for basic audiometric tests are available
1.2Prepare physical environment and check ambient noise level meet Australian/New Zealand standards
1.3Perform basic equipment checks and ensure calibration requirements are met
1.4Check and confirm personal protective equipment is available for use

2 Establish a positive relationship with the client

2.1Take basic case history and explain administrative procedures
2.2identify client expectations using questioning and active listening
2.3Explain purpose and process of otoscopy and audiometric tests using client-centric approach
2.4Address client concerns and adapt communication to meet diverse needs
2.5Obtain client consent and maintain confidentiality of client information

3 Conduct otoscopy

3.1Follow personal hygiene and infection control, including hand hygiene, correct, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling of materials, in accordance with organisational procedures
3.2Conduct otoscopy and maintain client comfort according to organisational procedures
3.3Identify contraindications requiring referral
3.4Refer client for further assessment and treatment based on client needs, according to organisational procedures

4 Conduct basic audiometric tests

4.1Perform pure-tone audiometry using air conduction according to organisational procedures, to identify any potential hearing loss
4.2Perform screening tympanometry according to organisational procedures
4.3Use basic audiometry equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures.
4.4Review test results for validity, reliability and accuracy according to organisational procedures
4.5Identify unreliable test results and repeat testing according to standard protocols to obtain reliable results
4.6Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and infection control procedures
4.7Discuss basic audiometric test results with clients

5 Document and report results

5.1Record results according to Australian/New Zealand standards
5.2Document summaries of the test outcomes using organisation-approved formats
5.3Review test results to identify need for referral
5.4Refer client for further assessment and treatment according to organisational procedures

Performance evidence

followed organisational procedures to conduct reliable and accurate basic audiometric testing under the guidance of an audiologist or audiometrist for at least 15 different adult clients of varying ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds
conducted hearing tests appropriate to the needs of clients
conducted pure-tone audiometry using air conduction only and screening tympanometry
documented and reported all test results using organisation-approved formats
identified the need for and made referrals for at least three clients.
used a client-centred approach with all clients to: communicate with clients, confirm client understanding, provide explanations of procedures and results

Knowledge evidence

national and state/territory legal and ethical requirements, including: contractual obligations, duty of care, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, and disclosure, records management
standards and protocols for basic audiometry testing, including: principles of screening audiometry, applications of screening audiometry for adults and occupational settings, infection control protocols, contraindications for hearing assessments, physical environment requirements as per Australian and New Zealand standards, equipment calibrations, including biological calibration and compliance with annual calibration, as per Australian and New Zealand standards
work roles, including: responsibilities and limitations of hearing screener, boundaries of job role, indicators for referral, relationship with other health professionals
principles of primary health care
social determinants of health and how these contribute to inequities in ear and hearing healthcare
epidemiology of hearing loss
deaf culture
hearing pathways
common hearing disorders
principles of client-centred approach
basic anatomy of the ear, including: peripheral auditory system, potential physical abnormalities
tinnitus, including: types of tinnitus, contributing factors, environmental strategies and devices to manage tinnitus, questionnaires to determine tinnitus severity and impact
basic audiometric battery elements, including: taking case history, otoscopy, air, bone, screening tympanometry, reporting results
requirements of basic audiometric test results: reliability, validity, accuracy

Foundation skills

Reading: interprets organisational procedures related to basic audiometric testing and referrals. interprets equipment manufacturer instructions.
Writing: documents test results using approved templates and terminology. maintains client records in line with documentation standards.
Oral communication: uses clear, respectful language to explain basic audiometric test procedures and obtain informed consent. uses active listening and questioning techniques to clarify client expectations and concerns.
Numeracy: interprets measured values and threshold levels.
Learning: retrieves and evaluates information sources. operates and monitors equipment safely and efficiently. reflects on own practice and modify approach as needed.

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Questions about assessing HLTAUD007

What does an assessment tool for HLTAUD007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTAUD007 needs to address all 49 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for HLTAUD007?

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