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CHCEDU008 - Share health information (Release 1)

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Supersedes CHCPROM401C - Share health informationThis version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Minimal Changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements. 05/Aug/2015

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1 1 (this release) 06/Aug/2015

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CHC52121 - Diploma of Community DevelopmentDiploma of Community DevelopmentCurrent1 
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HLT26115 - Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental HealthCertificate II in Indigenous Environmental HealthSuperseded1 
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HLT50213 - Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care PracticeDiploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care PracticeSuperseded4-6 
HLT26120 - Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental HealthCertificate II in Indigenous Environmental HealthCurrent1-2 
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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 061307 Health Promotion  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 061307 Health Promotion  02/Nov/2015 
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Modification History

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Release 1

This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Minimal changes to the elements and performance criteria

New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to share health information in a community health context.

This unit applies to workers in both health and community sectors. Workers at this level will be part of a professional team and under the guidance of a supervisor.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify health information requirements

1.1 Obtain information from key stakeholders regarding community health priorities

1.2 Hold discussions with key stakeholders and community stakeholders

1.3 Assess and document levels of current health information in the community according to organisation guidelines

1.4 Identify gaps in available health information

1.5 Determine and prioritise community health information needs

1.6 Determine best delivery method of health information

1.7 Asses costs of various delivery methods

2. Develop health information in an appropriate context

2.1 Prepare and assemble resources in consultation with key people and community stakeholders

2.2 Develop health information using techniques appropriate to the target audience

2.3 Focus test health information with appropriate audience

3. Implement sharing of health information

3.1 Negotiate with key stakeholders and target audience to determine method, location, time and place for sharing health information

3.2 Develop promotional plan for health information delivery

3.3 Deliver health information in a clear, non-judgemental and concise manner

3.4 Obtain feedback from the audience to determine whether information is correctly understood

4. Evaluate presentation of health information

4.1 Review progress and/or outcome against community needs, in consultation with key stakeholders

4.2 Suggest improvements to the methodology of sharing health information

4.3 Implement changes to methodology in consultation with key stakeholders according to evaluation

Foundation Skills

The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (such as language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Minimal changes to the elements and performance criteria

New evidence requirements for assessment including volume and frequency requirements

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be demonstrated evidence that the candidate has:

  • identified the health information requirements in consultation with key stakeholders of 2 target audience
  • researched different methods of delivery, including the effectiveness and the costs
  • developed, delivered and evaluated health information for at least 2 different health issues, delivery methods and target audiences in consultation with target audience and other key stakeholders

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

  • local community health plans
  • community sector networks
  • evidence based practise
  • diversity
  • inclusivity
  • organisation policies of program development
  • organisation policies of information dissemination
  • legal and ethical issues for informational dissemination
  • collection and interpretation of health data
  • health promotion strategies and techniques relevant to the job role
  • evaluation models and techniques relevant to the presentation of health information
  • information and resource sources

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. Where simulation is used, it must reflect real working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies, as well as, using suitable facilities, equipment and resources.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53

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