Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3.0 |
Added Companion Volumes link. Equivalent outcome |
Release 2.0 |
Corrections to errors and changes to formatting to improve readability. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 1.0 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. |
Skill Set Description
This skill set provides a set of skills for providing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people with information about basic oral hygiene and care through the provision of educational and motivational information, including the demonstration of oral hygiene practices and techniques where appropriate.
Units
CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
HLTAHW025 Provide information and strategies in health care
Pathways Information
These units may provide credit towards a number of community sector or health qualifications at Certificate IV level or above.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certificate requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Skill Set Requirements
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher or who have commensurate industry skills as evaluated through recognition of prior learning processes.
Target Group
Application of this skill set is intended to support clients to maintain an appropriate level of oral health care as identified by a relevant oral health professional and to identify potential oral health issues for referral to an appropriate oral health professional.
Suggest words for Statement of Attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements for work in providing oral health support as part of a role in providing direct client services.