Assessment Requirements for HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

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Assessment Requirements for HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Minimal changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

obtained, correctly interpreted and used anatomical and physiological client information to check the physical health status of at least 3 different people presenting with different conditions

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

role responsibilities and limitations for different members of the care team in relation to checking client health status

concepts underpinning human anatomy and physiology, including:

levels of structural organisation of body systems

human life processes

homeostasis and the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease

structure and function of human body systems and their interactions:

cells, tissues and organs

cardiovascular system

respiratory system

musculo-skeletal system

endocrine system

digestive system

urinary system

reproductive system

integumentary system

lymphatic system

nervous system, including sensory systems – eye and ear

the special senses – smell, taste, vision, equilibrium and hearing

immune system

anatomical and medical terminology:

when referring to the human body

when taking measurements in different body systems

common disorders, problems and complaints and their signs and symptoms, associated with each body system and its components relevant to the area of work

basic pharmacology in relation to cautions and contraindications for relevant health procedures

causes of disease – physical, mental and emotional, and key features of each cause:

pathogens

inherited genetic conditions

trauma, toxins and other environmental hazards

nutritional factors

impacts caused by health interventions (iatrogenic)

degenerative changes in vital organ systems

the loss of normal control mechanisms such as the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells

major types of cellular adaptation

processes of metabolism, nutrition, body temperature regulation, biological maturation, inheritance and ageing

Oral health disease of the mouth and teeth including edentulous (no-natural teeth) and dentate (having natural teeth)

variations from normal functioning and appropriate responses in terms of:

referral to an appropriate medical, dental, nursing or allied health professional

provision of appropriate health/dental care services

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including client health information

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

analysis of health information of real people

integration of problem solving activities

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705