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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Assist with medical pathology or blood transfusion procedures

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114732	Assist with medical pathology or blood transfusion procedures
ORIGINATOR
SGB Phlebotomy Technicians
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services			Curative Health
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2004-08-11	2007-08-11	SAQA 0855/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11		2011-08-11

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is intended for learners working within the medical field who are required to assist health professionals performing medical pathology or blood transfusion procedures. Qualifying learners will acquire a broad knowledge of activities within the medical field. This broad knowledge will benefit the learner should they wish to progress further in the medical field thus enhancing the health care delivery system and economic transformation. Medical pathology procedures include but are not limited to, PAP smears, skin biopsies, swabs, bone marrow aspirations, fine needle aspirates, and stimulation tests. Blood transfusion procedures refer to Autologous collections, plasmapheresis, cellular, homologous and directed donations. Health professionals include medical practitioners; pathologists; medical scientists, other appropriate health professionals registered with the relevant Professional Council/s Qualifying learners credited with this unit standard will be able to: Correctly identify patients/clients and accurately inform them, and their guardians in the case of minors, about the nature of the procedure Prepare the equipment required for the procedure Assist the Health Professional with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Language and communication skills at NQF level 3 Mathematics equivalent to NQF level 3 Unit standard 7576 - 'Demonstrate the ability to use a database for business purposes' or equivalent to NQF level 3 Unit standard entitled: 'Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to phlebotomy' - NQF level 4 (still under development) or equivalent Unit standard entitled:' Comply with safety requirements in the medical pathology or blood transfusion fields' - NQF level 4 or equivalent Unit standard ID 8600: 'Care for the Customer' - NQF level 3 or equivalent (Special note: The outcome range for Specific Outcome 3 is not applicable to phlebotomy.) Unit standard entitled: 'Adhere to medical ethical guidelines while working in the medical laboratory or blood transfusion fields' - NQF level 4 or equivalent

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The prescribed protocols referred to in this unit standard are the written instructions relating to specific tasks and procedures of the institution where the learner is currently employed. These instructions are studied and understood by the learner.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for the collection procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Evidence of treating the patient/client in a professional and ethical manner is demonstrated at all times.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Knowledge of the precise nature and requirements of the specific collection procedure is demonstrated orally or in writing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The patient is identified and informed consent is obtained according to prescribed protocol and relevant legislation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Oral and written communication with the health professional concerning the nature of assistance required is evident.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Pre collection criteria are recorded according to prescribed protocol.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Equipment is correctly selected and prepared.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

The patient/client is reassured, prepared and positioned as per procedure and health professional's preference. Assistance is sought with positioning if required.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Assist with procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Verbal communication with the health care professional and patient/client is demonstrated throughout the procedure

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The instructions given by the health care professional are adhered to

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Infection control and safety measures are adhered to throughout the procedure according to prescribed protocol

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The patient is reassured and observed throughout the procedure. Possible adverse reactions and the relevant corrective actions are explained orally or in writing

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Possible adverse reactions include but are not limited to syncope, anaphylaxis, extreme anxiety and discomfort, excessive pain, change in vital signs

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Meet post procedure requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The patient is reassured and made comfortable

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The Health Care Professional's instructions regarding post procedure care are adhered to

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The patient is accurately informed of relevant post procedure information and instructions

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The sample is labelled, documented and transported according to prescribed protocol

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Waste is discarded and instruments are cleaned and packed according to prescribed protocol and relevant legislation

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider by the relevant ETQA Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Learners can understand and explain: The nature of the different medical pathology and blood transfusion procedures and the equipment required The relevant prescribed protocols of the institution where they are currently employed Pre collection requirements of the different medical pathology or blood transfusion procedures Possible adverse reactions that may occur during and after procedures The measuring and recording of a patient's vital signs Aseptic handling of sterile equipment

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Prepare for the collection procedure Assist with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Prepare for the collection procedure Assist with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Prepare for the collection procedure Assist with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Prepare for the collection procedure Assist with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Prepare for the collection procedure Assist with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Prepare for the collection procedure Assist with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Prepare for the collection procedure Assist with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Prepare for the collection procedure Assist with the procedure Meet post procedure requirements

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

Entry requirements: Learners collecting blood samples must be registered with a relevant Statutory Health Council.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	48732	Further Education and Training Certificate: Phlebotomy Techniques	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-08-11	Was HPCSA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.