Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Description |
Oral health care skill set – to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people |
Oral health care skill set – to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people |
Updated in Version 4 ISC upgrade changes. Update of unit codes. No change to competency outcome. |
Description
Not Applicable
Pathways Information
Pathway |
These units may provide credit towards a number of community sector or health qualifications at Certificate IV level or above. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Skill Set Requirements
Units |
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people |
Target Group
Target group |
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher or who have commensurate industry skills as evaluated through recognition of prior learning processes. It provides a set of skills for providing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people with information about basic oral hygiene and care through the provision of educational and motivational information including the demonstration of oral hygiene practices and techniques where appropriate. Application of this skill set is intended to support clients to maintain an appropriate level of oral health care as identified by a relevant oral health professional and to identify potential oral health issues for referral to an appropriate oral health professional. |
Suggested words for Statement of Attainment
Required form of words for Statement of Attainment |
This skill set meets industry requirements as specified in the CHC08 Community Services Training Package or HLT07 Health Training Package for work in providing oral health support as part of a role in providing direct client services |