HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science

Professional Practice Cluster

HLTHPS008 Provide clinical mentoring in the workplace
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
(Assessment 5 of 9)

Assessment 5 Stress Management Plan

Learner Samuel Parsons Organisation / group ADFMC0015

Assessor Date Due 19th October 2017

Professional Practice Cluster (Assessment 5 of 9)
HLTHPS008 Provide clinical mentoring in the workplace
Unit Codes/Titles CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Context Develop a stress management plan using the template on Moodle.

Instructions for Assessor

Students must complete a personal stress management plan for utilisation on their paramedics placement. Students must provide a copy of their personal stress
management plan also with documentation of how they have utilised this personal stress management plan for two situations while on placement including the
outlined information on the template provided.

Instructions for Learner

As part of your assessment for the professional practice unit you must complete a personal stress management plan for utilisation on their paramedics placement.

Your stress management plan will outline the following:

Identified sources of stress.

Form No: DF074 Version No: 5 Release Authority: Senior Educator Quality Teaching and Learning 10/08/2017 Page 1 of 6

Department: CSH Date: 10 AUG 17 Version No: 2.1 SB Wodonga TAFE

 HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science
Professional Practice Cluster
HLTHPS008 Provide clinical mentoring in the workplace
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
(Assessment 5 of 9)

Triggers for potential stress.

How you will respond to the stress.

Whilst on placement you will need to provide documentation of how you have utilised this personal stress management plan for two situations while on placement
including the outlined information on the template provided. This task forms part of the Paramedic Placement Assessment

You will also be asked to reflect on four questions that identify the specific stressors related to the paramedic profession and what resources you have available to deal
with these stressors.

Notes
If you are deemed Not satisfactory against an assessment task, you will be asked to either resubmit this assessment (or part thereof) or a further assessment will be negotiated.
If you have any special needs/requirements that need to be addressed in the completion of this task, please bring these to your assessors attention
You can access further information regarding assessment, including Recognition of Prior Learning, Reasonable Adjustment and Assessment Appeals, on the Wodonga TAFE website
(www.wodongatafe.edu.au)

Form No: DF074 Version No: 5 Release Authority: Senior Educator Quality Teaching and Learning 10/08/2017 Page 2 of 6

Department: CSH Date: 10 AUG 17 Version No: 2.1 SB Wodonga TAFE

 HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science
Professional Practice Cluster
HLTHPS008 Provide clinical mentoring in the workplace
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
(Assessment 5 of 9)

Personal Stress Management Plan:

Stressors are a stimulus that requires the body to adapt. Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Any situation can be
perceived as demanding, threatening.

When working within the healthcare system it is important to have a stress management plan to refer to.

List five (5) potential sources of stress that you may encounter while on your paramedic placement. Describe how you intend to manage this stress and how this may
be used in your future job role.

Identified Source Response to stress Assessor Comment

E.g Having to manage study and placement at the Write out a timeline of assessments required to be completed on placement.
same time. Identify if timelines are not being met and speak to the unit teacher.
Prioritise study based on the amount of work and due dates.
Ensure at least 1 hour per day is allocated of study when on placement
1. Death of patients -Debrief with the paramedics I have been buddied with
-Write about it in my reflective placement journal
-Maintain proper sleep hygiene and personal health
-continue to exercise

Form No: DF074 Version No: 5 Release Authority: Senior Educator Quality Teaching and Learning 10/08/2017 Page 3 of 6

Department: CSH Date: 10 AUG 17 Version No: 2.1 SB Wodonga TAFE

 HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science
Professional Practice Cluster
HLTHPS008 Provide clinical mentoring in the workplace
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
(Assessment 5 of 9)

Identified Source Response to stress Assessor Comment

2. Long work hours -maintain good sleep hygiene and personal health
-continue to exercise before and/or after shift
-maintain healthy diet
-talk to paramedics about coping mechanisms

3. Commuting through city traffic -get an e-tag to use toll roads

-allow extra time for commute to allow for traffic
-listen to relaxing music in the car
-test the drive to ambulance station before the first day

4. Providing patient care in a stressful -debrief with paramedics

environment -maintain placement journal
-maintain sleep hygiene
-continue to exercise regularly

Form No: DF074 Version No: 5 Release Authority: Senior Educator Quality Teaching and Learning 10/08/2017 Page 4 of 6

Department: CSH Date: 10 AUG 17 Version No: 2.1 SB Wodonga TAFE

 HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science
Professional Practice Cluster
HLTHPS008 Provide clinical mentoring in the workplace
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
(Assessment 5 of 9)

Identified Source Response to stress Assessor Comment

5. Uncertainty on the way to the call out -debrief with paramedics
-maintain a placement journal
-continue to exercise
-maintain good sleep hygiene

Form No: DF074 Version No: 5 Release Authority: Senior Educator Quality Teaching and Learning 10/08/2017 Page 5 of 6

Department: CSH Date: 10 AUG 17 Version No: 2.1 SB Wodonga TAFE

 HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science
Professional Practice Cluster
HLTHPS008 Provide clinical mentoring in the workplace
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
(Assessment 5 of 9)

Assessment Criteria (your assessor will complete this) Learner will need to provide evidence of:

In evaluating your work, your assessor will be looking for evidence your ability to: Demonstrated
1. Develop strategies to manage personal stress Yes No
2. Implement stress management strategies Yes No
3. Evaluate stress reducing strategies Yes No

Result against this assessment

Other Notes / Comments / Recommendations / Further Assessment Options
task

Learner Signature Date

Assessor Signature Date

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Department: CSH Date: 10 AUG 17 Version No: 2.1 SB Wodonga TAFE