Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit describes the competencies required to work with community members to determine community health information needs and to implement and evaluate routine health promotion/ education and screening programs within that community with a particular focus on sexual and reproductive health and maternal and infant care |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is intended to address skills and knowledge required by those working under supervision with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities at Certificate III level to deliver specific health care services 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. Participate in the determination of community health information needs |
1.1 Question community representatives to determine current health needs and priorities 1.2 Question community to determine effectiveness of existing health promotion/education programs 1.3 Relay community feedback to the organisation or service provider 1.4 Consider cultural practices and beliefs when determining information needs |
2. Participate in the preparation of health information for community |
2.1 Develop ideas for community health promotion collaboratively according to organisation guidelines 2.2 Consult community about planning the delivery of health promotion and education 2.3 Use feedback from community consultation as a basis for planning community health information programs 2.4 Discuss plans for health information program with supervisor and record in line with organisation guidelines |
3. Participate in the delivery of health promotion and education services |
3.1 Consult community about who should deliver health information 3.2 Communicate community requirements to supervisor in line with organisation guidelines 3.3 Conduct health promotion and education in partnership with the community 3.4 Ensure service delivery meets community, legislative and organisation requirements 3.5 Ensure health promotion and education activities support clients to take a self-care approach to health in line with individual needs and organisation and community requirements |
4. Participate in the delivery of information about nutritional health |
4.1 Identify food sources and availability to address individual and community needs throughout the year 4.2 Identify factors affecting food security, availability and access and assess their impact 4.3 Provide information about basic core food groups (including traditional bush foods) and the main nutrients they provide, using the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the ATSI Australian Guide to Healthy Eating 4.4 Use Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating as a basis for identifying nutrition requirements for specific groups |
5. Participate in routine health screening services |
5.1 Explain screening procedure to client 5.2 Obtain feedback from client to determine whether procedure is understood 5.3 Make client as comfortable as possible 5.4 Prepare screening equipment 5.5 Perform basic routine screening in line with community, legislative and organisation requirements |
6. Participate in the evaluation of health promotion and education services |
6.1 Consult community about the effectiveness of health promotion and education 6.2 Ensure evaluation includes effectiveness of health promotion resources, involvement of community as partner and community response to information provided 6.3 Consult community to identify any obstacles to application of the information 6.4 Discuss feedback with other members of the team and supervisor |
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:
or:
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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 |
Health promotion /education services may include (for example ) promotion of : |
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Factors affecting food availability and access may include : |
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Australian Dietary Guidelines for specific groups apply to : |
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Provision of health care information includes : |
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Provision of health care information includes : |
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Basic routine screening services may include : |
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Information may be obtained from : |
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Significant others may include : |
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Organisation guidelines may include : |
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Other health personnel may include : |
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Documenting and recording may include : |
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Environment may include : |
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Feedback may be provided : |
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Resources may include : |
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Key people are : |
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Agencies include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable