Assessment Requirements for HLTAHA053 Support and deliver individual hearing rehabilitation program

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Assessment Requirements for HLTAHA053 Support and deliver individual hearing rehabilitation program

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

assist with hearing rehabilitation programs for at least five different individuals

perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of allied health assistance work. At least 60% of this work must be carried out in an allied health workplace. The remaining 40% may be carried out in a simulated environment, if an allied health workplace is unavailable.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

Allied Health Assistants’ scope of practice in hearing rehabilitation

allied health core competencies:

person centred care

individual therapy

group therapy

communication of information

equipment and environment

involvement of family in providing person centred care

codes of conduct of registering bodies

policy frameworks, Australian Government Office of Hearing Services requirements

work role boundaries, those roles and responsibilities of different people working with clients experiencing hearing impairment:

medical practitioners

audiometrists

audiologists

agencies providing services to people with hearing health needs

interrelationships between and other health professionals

organisational policy and procedures in relation to:

confidentiality:

privacy

disclosure

duty of care

documentation:

reporting

recording data

written communication to Allied Health Professional

professional behaviour and presentation

infection control practices

work health and safety (WHS)

manual handling

supervision and delegation

manufacturer instructions

referral options

types and features of different assessment tools

types of existing rehabilitation programs

types of hearing disorders that affect different groups in the community and factors that contribute to complexity of needs

social and psychological implications of communication impairment

evaluation mechanisms and tools for hearing programs.

Assessment Conditions

Skills may be demonstrated in the workplace, or in a simulated environment, as per the conditions outlined in the performance evidence.

Assessment must ensure:

access to suitable facilities, equipment and resources that reflect real working conditions and model industry operating conditions and contingencies

access to manufacturer instructions

access to individualised plans and any relevant equipment outlined in the plan as delegated by an Allied Health Professional

access to organisational policies and procedures

opportunities for engagement with real people accessing allied health services.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors, and:

be a Certificate IV qualified Allied Health Assistant with a minimum of three years of professional experience in allied health services; or

a registered Allied Health Professional.

Links

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