Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version was released in HLT Health 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. Minimum work hours added. Significant change to knowledge evidence.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Provide relevant information to clients

1.1 Adhere to confidentiality policies at all times

1.2 Provide basic accurate information to clients regarding allied health services

2. Prepare for therapy session

2.1 Confirm and discuss therapy and treatment plans and programs with supervising allied health professional

2.2 Obtain information from relevant sources according to organisation policies and supervising allied health professional

2.3 Check resources and equipment required for therapy program to ensure suitability and working order

2.4 Recognise and minimise environmental hazards in accordance with organisation requirements

2.5 Prepare the client for therapy under direction of supervising allied health professional

3. Provide assistance with therapy session

3.1 Assist with therapy tasks according to instructions of allied health professional

3.2 Maintain general therapy precautions

3.3 Seek clarification and feedback

3.4 Take appropriate actions to ensure comfort, safety and privacy of the client

3.5 Reinforce, clarify and explain therapy goals to clients under supervision of allied health professional

3.6 Support and coach clients to achieve identified therapy goals under supervision of allied health professional

3.7 Deal with accidents and incidents appropriately and report to the supervising allied health professional

4. Use therapy equipment correctly and safely

4.1 Use equipment according to manufacturer and instructions set by supervising allied health professional

4.2 Follow work health and safety (WHS) guidelines for particular pieces of equipment

5. Feedback appropriate therapy information to supervising allied health professional

5.1 Pass on significant information to appropriate supervising allied health professional

5.2 Document information according to organisation policy and procedures

6. Assist in the design and construction of simple therapy materials and equipment

6.1 Assist the allied health professional to identify gaps in therapy material resources and develop solutions

6.2 Update therapy materials on a regular basis as instructed

6.3 Construct aids and adaptations in accordance with allied health professional’s instructions

7. Complete required administrative duties

7.1 Maintain statistics in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

7.2 Maintain stock levels in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

7.3 Book in clients for appointments in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

8. Work with a primary health care approach

8.1 Support and facilitate the involvement of the client and the community in the planning and provision of services according to instruction of supervising allied health professional

8.2 Promote good health and a preventive approach to maintaining health as part of own work role

8.3 Demonstrate recognition of and support for the importance of access and equity in provision of health services in line with own work role

8.4 Reflect evidence based practice in own provision of health care services

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version was released in HLT Health 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. Minimum work hours added. Significant change to knowledge evidence.