Modification History
CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
Description |
CHCCS522A Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice |
CHCCS522B Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice |
Unit updated in V4. 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
Descriptor |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain the application of legal and ethical work practices by monitoring, coordinating and promoting their importance in providing community services and supporting duty of care requirements |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is to be assessed in relation to the specific legal and ethical context of the work role/s and requirements to which it applies |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite |
This units of competency must be assessed after achievement of related unit:
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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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Perform within legal and ethical parameters of professional practice |
1.1 Apply a clear understanding of legal and regulatory acts/guidelines as they impact on professional practice 1.2 Address the implications of current legislation as incorporated into professional practice 1.3 Apply codes of ethics, code of conduct and associated standards in professional practice 1.4 Function within the scope of professional practice 1.5 Handle client complaints sensitively and in line with organisation policies and procedures 1.6 Handle all requests for client information as per state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures |
2. Apply an understanding of the legal framework |
2.1 Work with an understanding of how the law operates in relation to professional practice with regard to legal processes, principles and penalties 2.2 Accurately apply concepts of negligence, duty of care and vicarious liability to professional practice 2.3 Apply a clear understanding of the requirement to obtain consent for treatment 2.4 Use common legal terms associated with own area of practice with a clear understanding of their meaning and implications 2.5 Apply the legal requirements and expectations in relation to documented records and reports in professional practice 2.6 Apply mandatory reporting processes in line with jurisdictional requirements 2.7 Apply client privacy and confidentiality practices in line with legislative requirements and organisation policies and procedures |
3. Apply ethical concepts to professional practice |
3.1 Work with a clear understanding of the concept of ethics and its place in own professional practice 3.2 Demonstrate ethical practice in all interactions with clients, relatives and carers and colleagues 3.3 Identify, document and report any potential ethical issues if and as they arise 3.4 Maintain an awareness of contemporary ethical issues that may impact on own professional practice 3.5 Develop and implement strategies to resolve ethical issues within practice 3.6 Take responsibility for addressing ethical issues and legal requirements in line with own work 3.7 Complete all documentation in accordance with state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures 3.8 Monitor compliance with legal obligations and requirements |
4. Support the rights, interests and needs of clients and their families |
4.1 Comply with legal responsibilities and duty of care in all care activities and interactions with clients and their families and carers 4.2 Support client rights, interests and decisions 4.3 Encourage the client to exercise their rights to make informed decisions regarding their care 4.4 Demonstrate respect and support for the dignity of clients and their families 4.5 Act as an advocate for client and family in line with practice standards, guidelines and codes |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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 These include 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 These include the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 unit of competency: |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Method of assessment: |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Clients may include: |
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Contexts may include: |
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Key statutory, legislative and regulatory requirements may include those related to: |
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Reports may include: |
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Rights may include: |
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Rights are detailed in: |
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Principles of access and equity may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable