HLTAUD014 — Manage and remove cerumen

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What an assessment for HLTAUD014 must cover

36 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 cerumen removal

1.1Review client case history and case management plan to determine client needs
1.2Identify contraindications to cerumen removal from the medical history and refer to appropriate health professionals for further assessment and treatment
1.3Explain cerumen removal procedure and encourage client to ask questions
1.4Gain client consent for cerumen removal procedure
1.5Set up equipment according to organisational and infection control procedures

2 Conduct otoscopy

2.1Follow 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
2.2Conduct otoscopy and maintain client comfort according to organisational procedures
2.3Identify contraindications and precautions to cerumen removal
2.4Identify most appropriate method for cerumen removal based on otoscopy findings
2.5Soften cerumen according to cerumen softening procedures
2.6Make referrals to an appropriate agency for further assessment and treatment according to organisational procedures, when cerumen removal cannot be completed safely

3 Remove cerumen

3.1Select speculum size that meet client needs
3.2Extract cerumen using equipment according to infection control procedures
3.3Monitor client to identify and manage risks throughout the cerumen removal procedure

4 Follow post-cerumen removal procedures

4.1Complete post-cerumen removal otoscopic inspection to review status of ear canal
4.2Address post removal requirements according to organisational procedures
4.3Educate and counsel clients about external ear care
4.4Document treatment according to organisational procedures
4.5Identify the need for referral and refer client to other health professionals
4.6Clean and store equipment according to organisational procedures

Performance evidence

followed standard clinical procedures to independently remove cerumen for at least 30 clients
used cerumenolytic agents to soften cerumen, taking into account any client allergies
provided post procedure care as required
referred at least 5 clients to other health professionals for further assessment and treatment
educated clients about external ear care

Knowledge evidence

national and state/territory legal and ethical considerations for cerumen removal, including: o duty of care o informed consent o privacy, confidentiality and disclosure o records management o work role boundaries, responsibilities and limitations o contraindications and indicators for referral
anatomy, physiology and common disorders of the outer and middle ear, including: o medical and post-surgical conditions of the outer and middle ear that alter the appearance and/or function of the external ear canal or tympanic membrane o client positioning for safe and optimal cerumen removal o how to adjust headlamp for optimal view o selecting a speculum for cerumen removal
clinically safe technique for cerumen curettage
micro-suction technology and types of equipment used
contraindications and precautions for micro-suction and curettage
infection control protocols in micro-suction and curettage
strategies used to educate and counsel clients regarding cerumen management, including: o common causes and symptoms of cerumen build-up o safe practices for cerumen management o available methods for cerumen removal o communication techniques for explaining procedures in plain language

Foundation skills

Reading: interprets organisational procedures related to managing and removing cerumen. · interprets equipment manufacturer instructions.
Writing: writes concise and clear summaries for referrals. · maintains client records in line with documentation standards.
Oral communication: uses clear, respectful language to explain cerumen removal and obtain informed consent. · uses active listening and questioning techniques to clarify client expectations and concerns.
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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What does an assessment tool for HLTAUD014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTAUD014 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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