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Clinical CorEpetency Area
Competency exemplar: Teaching a clienUpatient.
Demonstration of: The ability to effectively teach a client/patient.
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1. ldentifies specific indications for teaching the
clienUpatient (i.e. what initial information is available, if
any? Examples may be relaxation techniques, self
administration, etc).
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Verifies the validity of any written information concerning
this cl ient/patient; (e. g. com munication andlor learn i ng
and/or skill specific in terms of abilities):
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
2.2,2.5,3.2,
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3. Reviews the patient documentation/history/information/
medication charilcomm unication(s) from mem bers of
the multidisciplinary team and others (including
familylfriends/carers etc).
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
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1. Considers a range of factors that affecUinfluence
learning and develop strategies to minimise/optimise
these factors;
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5. Effectively plans the activities to work through with the
cllenUpatient (and carer) to optimise their learning;
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3. Gathers the necessary equipment for the teaching
activity (if appropriate):
1.1,1.2,2.1,
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7. Locates & greets the clienUpatient & "fakes rh'Tassesses
a range of cues (visual, auditory and olfactory) at the
point of contact;
1.2,2.3,2.5,
5.2, 5.3,7.2,
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3. Ensures that the setting/environment is conducive to the
activity in order to minimise distractions and maximise
concentration;
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l. Makes the clienUpatlent'feel at ease', and identifies the
clienUpatient's ability to engage
visually/verbally/cognitively and physicalty (i.e. their
motor response) whilst explaininq the activitv:
2.1, 2.3, 5.1,
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understanding of the intended teaching event;-
i. Notes impressions of their understanding;
ii. Gathers a range of evidence from patient and
'family';
iii. Utilises appropriate strategies and
iv. Appropriate teaching tools;
v. Acts appropriately & supportively should this be
evident during the activity;
vi. Other: Please specifv:
1.1, 1.2,
2.1,2.2,
2.3,2.4,
2.5,3.1,
5.1,5.2,
5.3, 6.1,
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relationship in the teaching interaction with the
clienUpatient:
1.2, 2.3,9.1,
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12.Uses a range of questioning styles and demonstratei
appropriate listeni n g skills duri n g exploration/
explanation of the activitv;
2.1,2.3,2.4,
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2. Performance Criteria
(RN - Please place your initials ir the appropriate column)
coding below
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Standards for the
Registered Nurse
(ANMC 2006)
l3.Demonstrates the skill at an appropriate pace, exhibits a
professional demeanor which illustrates a sense of
1.2,2.1,2.2,
2.3,2.4,9.1, 9.2
l4.Explores & verifies, through the use of an appropriate
educative framework, that the clienVpatient is
understanding what is happening,
i. Knowledge;
ii. Skilland
2.3,2.4,
4.2,9.1,9.2
lS.Acknowledges and values data from observing the
teaching event;
2.2,2.3,2.4,
2.6, 4.1,4.2
l6.Demonstrates the ability to give helpful and constructive
feedback about all aspects of the teaching activity/skill;
1.3, 2.3,7 .1,7.7
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nursing plan of care in agreement with the clienUpatient
1.2, 2.1, 2.3,
2.5,6.1,6.2,
6.3, 8.1, 8.2, 9.5
l8.Maintains a therapeutic relationship with the
clienUpatient whilst encouraging and supporti ng practice
l9.Maintains dignity at al[times, provides privacy and
comfort measures - displays problem solving abilities
particularly related to;
i. the maintenance of appropriate personal space;
ii. the management of boundary issues and
iii. any other; Specifically: Shr'^rr^< Reseert
1.2,2.3,
9,1, 9.2,
9.3, 9.5
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20.If necessary uses the 'rights' to assist in the safe
administration of any medication (i.e. self administration)
to the clienUpatient durinq the
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,2.1
2.5,3.2,4.2,5.1
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1.2, 9.1,9.3, 9.5
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23. Facilitates clienVpatient repositioning to maintain privacy
dignity, ensures comfort as far as possible at that point;
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24.Cleans/tidies area; explains the disposal of any waste
appropriately and as soon as is practicable, removes
qloves & other PPE (as necessarv):
1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
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replace, clean and/or dispose of equipment:
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Reporting and Recording of relevant information:
i. Outcome of the clienUpatients attempt to undertake
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ii. Share the observations about their clienUpatients';
a. knowledge;
b. skill and
c. attitude/behaviour
iii, other if appropriate (e.9. particular assessment
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3. Pertormance Cribrta
(RN - Please place your initials in the appropriate column)
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27. Demonstrates ability to reflect on the activity and to
link theory to practice
i. Relates to teaching strategies used & decisions
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ii. Evidence utilised and
iii. tmplications for assessing & planning of
clienUpatient education in the future.
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Bondy, K, M, 1983, 'Criterion-referenced definitions for rating scales in clinical evaluation', Journal of
Nursing Education, vol 22(9), pp. 376-381
Rorden, J, W, 1987 Nurses as Health Teachers: A Practical Guide, Saunders, San Jose, California, USA
Tollefson, J 2010 Clinical Motor Skilts: Assessment Taots for Student Nurses, ath Edition, Thomson,
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Refers to being safe & knowledgeable; proficient & coordinatea anO appropriatety contiOent
and timety. Does not require supportinq cues
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Refers to being safe & knowledgeable; efficient & coordinated; displays sonre confidence
and undertakes activities within a reasonably timely manner. Requires occasional
supporting cues.
Assisted: (A)
Refers to being safe and knowledgeable most of the time; skilful in parts howeverls
inefficient with some skill areas; takes longer than would be expected to complete the task.
Requires frequent verbal and some phvsical cues
Marginal: (M) Refers to being safe when closely supervised and supported; unskilled and inefficienl uses
e:xcgss energy and takes a prolonged time period. Continuous verbal and phvsicat cues.
Dependent:
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Refers to concems about being unsafe and being unable to demonstrate behaviour or
articulate intention; lacking in confidence, coordination and efficiency. Continuous verbal
and physical cueslinterventions necessary.
COmpulsory Reflection by StUdent: lPlease refer to Levett-Jones and Burgeois tex rhe Clinica! ptacemenf ppg;
102 - model for reflection)
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How would you rate your overall performance whilst undertaking this clinical activity? (ptease initial)
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4. Student Name: (pteasepint) Rorn-io Sh'qtftaS isn, W ,rr"' ZVfog/rS
Clinical facititator (RN): lprease prinl k&e Nzara Sign: fAlz.ara Date: 2+lglrS
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assessment schedule (NCAS) for use across Australian universities.