Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide assistance to allied health professionals. Workers at this level operate under direct supervision and do not conduct programs or therapeutic interventions.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
PACKAGING RULES 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAH301B Assist with an allied health program
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service
HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups and employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
Client support
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTAH302C Assist with the application and removal of a plaster cast
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCSD304C Support the care of clients
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTRAH301C Undertake visits to remote communities
First aid
HLTCPR201B Perform CPR
HLTFA201B Provide basic emergency life support
Medical imaging assistance
HLTMI301A Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging
HLTMI302A Support the medical imaging professional
Equipment /environment support
HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTMS203C Undertake routine stock maintenance
HLTMS204C Handle and move equipment , goods , mail and furniture
HLTTH303C Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTMS206C Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
HLTMS208C Handle waste in a health care environment
HLTGM305C Maintain pool environments
Performance
BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
Administration
BSBMED302B Prepare and process medical accounts
BSBMED303B Maintain patient records
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
HLTCOM407B Provide reception services for a practice