SIRCHCS001 — Support the management of obstructive sleep apnoea

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What an assessment for SIRCHCS001 must cover

40 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 Identify customer needs.

1.1Follow organisational procedures to respect and protect customer privacy.
1.2Use questions and actively listen to confirm customer requirements for CPAP equipment.
1.3Confirm customer has documented recommendations from sleep specialist.
1.4Identify and act on triggers for referral to pharmacist.

2 Hire trial CPAP equipment.

2.1Follow organisational procedures for hiring CPAP equipment.
2.2Clearly explain equipment trial hire service and future purchase options and use questioning to confirm customer understanding.
2.3Calculate hire costs and accurately complete CPAP equipment hire agreement, obtain customer signature and co-sign.
2.4Supply signed copy to customer and file duplicate copy.
2.5Clean, disinfect and store returned hire items.

3 Provide CPAP equipment services.

3.1Follow sleep specialist recommendations and set CPAP trial equipment on auto.
3.2Fit mask, explain and demonstrate use and hygienic maintenance of trial equipment.
3.3Review mask comfort and machine readings after one week and adjust settings to mid-range of readings taken across the week.
3.4Review trial at prearranged intervals and replace mask type to ensure effective operation and customer comfort.
3.5Advise patient to return to treating sleep specialist for re-assessment and advice on adjusting settings where issues persist.

4 Supply sleep apnoea products.

4.1Follow organisational procedures for supplying sleep apnoea products.
4.2Recommend and supply CPAP equipment for customer purchase after trial period.
4.3Identify and use opportunities to suggest companion products relevant to desired outcomes.
4.4Explain and demonstrate use, care and maintenance of equipment.
4.5Provide ongoing support and recommend strategies for customer to adjust to using CPAP equipment.
4.6Supply replacement parts to customers.
4.7Source and refer customers to current information on specialist services that support sleep apnoea management.

Performance evidence

access and interpret information about obstructive sleep apnoea and specialist support services from two different sources
respond to sleep specialist recommendations and demonstrate, fit, hire/sell Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) equipment to three different customers
supply and provide advice on use, care and maintenance of the following products: • CPAP machine • filters • humidifier • humidifier tank • masks • tubing • aids to maintain skin integrity on facial areas impacted by masks: • adhesive dressings • creams
provide information on specialist services that support obstructive sleep apnoea.

Knowledge evidence

sources of information on obstructive sleep apnoea and specialist support services: • federal, state or territory government health education internet sites • not for profit health councils • industry and professional publications • product manufacturer health education and product information materials
common types of sleep disorder breathing: • normal flow • narrowed flow • flow limitation with snoring • apnoea
physiological effects of sleep disorder breathing, at a basic level of understanding
common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea and other sleep disorder breathing conditions: • snoring • sleep arousal • poor quality sleep leading to: • daytime sleepiness, fatigue and tiredness • poor concentration • irritability and mood changes
common lifestyle factors that can contribute to sleep disorder conditions: • consuming alcohol prior to sleep • obesity • smoking • use of sedatives
key terminology, jargon and common abbreviations relevant to CPAP equipment, for: • health conditions for which equipment is used • equipment features
pharmacy product range of CPAP equipment: • location • different types • features and uses • fitting and adjustment methods • care and maintenance
format, content and use of sleep specialist recommendations
cleaning and disinfection techniques and cleaning products used for return hire items
role boundaries and responsibilities of pharmacy assistants, and circumstances which require and trigger referral to a pharmacist
organisational procedures for supplying CPAP equipment: • questions that must be asked to collect information about customer needs • identifying and acting on triggers for referral to a pharmacist • maintaining privacy and confidentiality of customer information • completing and filing equipment hire agreements
organisational CPAP equipment hire policy
format, content and use of hire agreements for CPAP equipment.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret unfamiliar and detailed documents which describe sleep specialist recommendations, product use and support services.
Technology skills: use online information systems to search for information.

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What does an assessment tool for SIRCHCS001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIRCHCS001 needs to address all 40 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 13 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 SIRCHCS001?

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