Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit provides knowledge and skills in the treatment and management of nicotine dependence, including (singly or in combination) behavioural and pharmacological interventions such as: brief advice and counselling; intensive support; and provision of advice on use of appropriate non-prescription and prescription pharmacotherapies |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Skills and knowledge in this unit are provided to support implementation of common population based smoking cessation strategies such as participation in health promotion campaigns, including the preparation of campaign resources such as pamphlets and participation in health education and health screening activities |
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. Assess needs of clients who are nicotine dependent |
1.1 Elicit client's history particularly relevant to smoking, in accordance with organisation guidelines and ethical considerations 1.2 Assess nicotine dependence using a validated method 1.3 Determine smoking cessation treatment based on assessment of an individual's level of nicotine dependence, stage of change and client history 1.4 Professionally and accurately maintain client records 1.5 Maintain client confidentiality |
2. Implement interventions |
2.1 Match intervention to client's personal circumstances including relevant health issues, level of dependence and behavioural triggers 2.2 Conduct brief intervention with client according to client needs 2.3 Use motivational interviewing techniques to increase client's motivation to quit 2.4 Provide intensive counselling as per individual need 2.5 Refer clients to other health professional or agency as appropriate |
3. Assist clients in accessing pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation |
3.1 Provide client with information about pharmacotherapies, their benefits and contraindications 3.2 Determine suitability of pharmacotherapies for client 3.3 Provide referral to a medical practitioner for pharmacotherapies as appropriate 3.4 Determine options for optimal combination of smoking cessation therapies with client if appropriate |
4. Monitor client's progress |
4.1 Arrange and conduct client follow up 4.2 Assess client's progress against goals set and interventions conducted and then provide feedback 4.3 Assess risk of relapse 4.4 Provide behavioural interventions and/or pharmacological advice 4.5 Refer clients to other health professional or agency as appropriate |
5. Ensure high standards of professionalism and continuing professional development |
5.1 Demonstrate professional standard of conduct at all times 5.2 Maintain knowledge of evidence base relating to smoking cessation therapies 5.3 Undertake qualitative and quantitative assessment of work 5.4 Appraise developments in smoking cessation practices and apply to improve own practice 5.5 Maintain ongoing personal professional development and training in smoking cessation |
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 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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
Assessment may include:
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Related units : |
This unit should be assessed after or in conjunction with related unit:
It is also recommended that this unit be undertaken in conjunction with:
This unit may also be assessed in conjunction with:
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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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Historical , social , political and economic context includes : |
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Client history relevant to smoking includes : |
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Smoking cessation interventions may include : |
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Pharmacotherapy includes : |
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A commitment to access and equity must be demonstrated by : |
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Validated methods for assessing nicotine dependence include : |
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Social , political and economic context of tobacco smoking may include reference to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable