Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
Comments |
HLTAH407B Assist with the rehabilitation of clients |
HLTAH407C Assist with the rehabilitation of clients |
ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and respond to rehabilitation programs developed by allied health professionals |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs Allied Health Assistants operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and under supervision of an occupational therapist For training and assessment pathways, experience in workplace application of the skills and knowledge identified in this competency unit should be provided as required to support allied health professions |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan to deliver a rehabilitation program |
1.1 Obtain information about the rehabilitation program from an allied health professional 1.2 Consult allied professional about the rehabilitation plan requirements and desired client outcomes 1.3 Identify program requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and discuss with allied health professional 1.4 Identify and confirm impact of therapeutic program's contribution to the overall rehabilitation outcome for the client 1.5 Obtain information about medical and psychosocial conditions that may impact on rehabilitation outcomes for client 1.6 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols |
2. Assist with the development of a rehabilitation program |
2.1 Assist professional to work with client to identify current skills and abilities and how these can be built upon to manage their lives and environment more effectively 2.2 Assist professional to work with client to identify their needs and priorities in terms of specific skills required to manage their lives in the short and medium term 2.3 Identify skills that need to be developed that are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and refer to the allied health professional 2.4 Assist professional to work with client to develop goals that will enable work at the client's own pace to acquire, regain and retain skills for daily living 2.5 Support the client to identify methods that will build upon their strengths when developing, regaining or retaining skills important for daily living 2.6 Follow specific directions from occupational therapist for the fabrication and adaptation of therapeutic aids and equipment 2.7 Maintain and update resources for occupational therapy and recreational programs 2.8 Work with professional and client to determine methods of evaluating the effectiveness of activities and methods |
3. Assist with the delivery of a rehabilitation plan |
3.1 Gather the equipment and materials to deliver the program, in line with client needs, specifications of the allied health professional and legislative and organisation guidelines 3.2 Check safety and efficiency of any equipment and materials 3.3 Support client to carry out activities in ways that promote safety, involvement and confidence, and adhere to the cultural and spiritual beliefs and preference of the client 3.4 Provide constructive feedback to client about involvement in activities 3.5 Modify approaches if client becomes distressed, in pain or communicate their desire to stop or amend the activity 3.6 Seek advice if safety issues arise, does not wish to continue, is distressed or in pain or if conflict arises with client 3.7 Assist professional to work with client to review progress 3.8 Monitor use of adaptive equipment as directed by occupational therapist |
4. Clean and store equipment and materials |
4.1 Clean equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements 4.2 Store equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols 4.3 Report equipment faults to appropriate person |
5. Document client information |
5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the rehabilitation program in line with organisation requirements 5.2 Provide regular feedback to the client's care team 5.3 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the rehabilitation program |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit: |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Supervision refers to: |
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Information may include: |
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Client may include: |
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Skills may include: |
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Adaptive equipment may include but is not limited to: |
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Environment may include: |
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Relevant guidelines may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable