Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
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HLTAHW431A Provide information and support to women with breast cancer |
New unit - Addition of new unit around breast cancer awareness for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health workers:
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the competencies required to provide information and support around breast cancer, including breast awareness and early detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care, as part of primary health care services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Specific advice provided may be limited by close supervision or established guidelines in line with community needs and health provider guidelines
Application of the Unit
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, health service 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
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains Employability Skills
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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
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ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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. |
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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:
It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency: |
Evidence should demonstrate the individual’s ability to consistently work under supervision to:
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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 Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities. Adjustments include any change to the assessment process or context that meet individual needs of the person with disability, but do not change the competency outcome. When assessing people with disabilities, assessors are encouraged to apply good practice assessment methods with sensitivity and flexibility |
Interdependence of units: |
This unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with other units with associated workplace application |
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/or Torres Strait Islander peoples It recognises that the improvement of the health status of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people must include attention to physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social wellbeing, 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 requirement refers to: |
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 |
Signs and symptoms may include: |
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Risk factors for breast cancer may include: |
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Practices for early detection must include: |
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Health promoting and risk reduction of developing breast cancer may include: |
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Early breast cancer journey must include: |
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Breast cancer diagnostic test must include: |
Triple test:
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Breast cancer treatments which include: |
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Follow-up care which may include: |
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Barriers to accessing cancer treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people which includes but not limited to: |
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Basic communication skills include: |
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Psychosocial issues facing people with cancer may include: |
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Higher risk of psychosocial distress may include: |
Psychological issues requiring special treatment:
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Unit Sector(s)
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Custom Content Section
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