Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to undertake a range of basic health assessments as a supervised member of a multi-disciplinary team working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may be applied by those working individually (e.g. in isolated practice) or as part of a team (e.g. in a clinic or hospital) All work is to be carried out with guidance from and under supervision of a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional It is imperative that cultural issues, including gender and kinship issues, are respected in the delivery, assessment and application of this competency unit |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Obtain client information |
1.1 Seek to establish a relationship of trust with the client, through active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality 1.2 Obtain an accurate history from the client, using available information from verbal, written and non-verbal sources 1.3 Seek health related information from the client, their family and/or carer(s) and relevant community members 1.4 Consult relevant allied professionals and available documentation in relation to the health of the client 1.5 Identify self-management issues and assess and record these for clients with chronic conditions |
2. Undertake basic physical examination |
2.1 Obtain permission from the client to conduct physical examination 2.2 Consider and respect Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community values, beliefs and gender roles when undertaking physical examination 2.3 Measure vital signs and identify significant variation from normal 2.4 Undertake physical examinations in line with organisation procedures and protocols 2.5 Conduct physical examinations in accordance with standard infection control and occupational health and safety requirements 2.6 Identify non -clinical factors potentially responsible for any significant variation from normal and make repeat assessments, if required 2.7 Use, maintain and regularly clean medical equipment in accordance with generic OH&S and Infection Control guidelines and organisation policies 2.8 Provide clients with information about each examination/test to be undertaken and the rationale for its use |
3. Summarise and present findings |
3.1 Accurately document client history and examination findings in the client's file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 3.2 Present client history and findings of physical examination as determined by organisation policies and procedures 3.3 Identify common uncomplicated health conditions based on history, physical examination and available information about presenting problem 3.4 Promptly refer to senior health staff for advice about serious or potentially serious health problems as determined in organisation protocols 3.5 Provide client with information about findings of physical examination in line with organisation policies and procedures 3.6 Provide client with information relevant to promoting and maintaining health in a way they understand readily 3.7 Check client understanding of information through appropriate questioning 3.8 Provide health information to the client in appropriate language, supported by visual and other aids as required 3.9 Support clients to take a self-care approach to health in line with individual needs and organisation and community requirements 3.10 Identify issues requiring mandatory notification and report to supervisor and/or an appropriate authority 3.11 Report notifiable diseases identified to supervisor and/or an appropriate authority in line with jurisdictional requirements 3.12 Identify key barriers to management or self-management of chronic diseases as clarified with client, family and carer |
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 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
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 of assessment : |
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Conditions of assessment : |
This unit includes skills and knowledge specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture Assessment must therefore be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in the unit of competency or who has the current qualification being assessed and who is:
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Context of assessment : |
Competence should be demonstrated working individually, under supervision or as part of a primary health care team working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible |
Related units : |
This unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with other units with associated workplace application |
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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Cultural respect |
This competency standard supports the recognition, protection and continued advancement of the inherent rights, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples It recognises that the improvement of the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must include attention to physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social well-being, community capacity and governance Its application must be culturally sensitive and supportive of traditional healing and health, knowledge and practices |
Community control |
Community participation and control in decision-making is essential to all aspects of health work, and the role of the health worker is to support the community in this process |
Supervision |
Supervision must be conducted in accordance with prevailing state/territory and organisation legislative and regulatory requirements References to supervision may include either direct or indirect supervision of work by more experienced workers, supervisors, managers or other health professionals A person at this level should only be required to make decisions about clients within the organisation's standard treatment protocols and associated guidelines |
Legislative requirements |
Federal, state or territory legislation may impact on workers' practices and responsibilities. Implementation of the competency standards should reflect the legislative framework in which a health worker operates. It is recognised that this may sometimes reduce the application of the Range of Variables in practice. However, assessment in the workplace or through simulation should address all essential skills and knowledge across the Range of Variables Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers may be required to operate in situations that do not constitute 'usual practice' due to lack of resources, remote locations and community needs. As a result, they may need to possess more competencies than described by 'usual practice circumstances' Under all circumstances, the employer must enable the worker to function within the prevailing legislative framework |
An accurate history may include : |
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Related health care providers may include : |
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Client information may include : |
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Standing orders /written care protocols include : |
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Medical equipment (to be used ) includes : |
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Additional medical equipment that must be recognised includes : |
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Vital signs include : |
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Non -clinical factors responsible for abnormal readings may include : |
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Common health conditions to be recognised include : |
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Clinical features suggesting potentially serious health problems include : |
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Potentially serious or complicated health conditions to be referred may include : |
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Clinical assessment must include all assessments relevant to job role . These may include : |
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Clinical assessment may include : |
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Information to promote and maintain good health may include : |
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Signs of respiratory distress include : |
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Presentations of common sexually transmitted infections include : |
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Reasons for testing urine include : |
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Issues requiring mandatory notification may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable