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Assist with an allied health program

Assist with an allied health program

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA027
State Code
OEI74
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
15/06/2023
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions or conducting programs.This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direct, indirect or remote supervision and delegation of an Allied Health Professional (AHP).The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Allied Health Assistant Framework, Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive delegation and gather information.
  • 1.1. Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity.
  • 1.2. Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Allied Health Professional, according to organisational policy and procedures.
  • 1.3. Discuss and confirm with delegating Allied Health Professional therapy, treatment plans, programs and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
2. Prepare for therapy activity.
  • 2.1. Check resources and equipment required for therapy program to ensure suitability and working order.
  • 2.2. Recognise and minimise environmental hazards in accordance with organisational requirements.
3. Provide assistance with therapy activity.
  • 3.1. Confirm the person’s availability in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 3.2. Complete required administrative duties in line with organisational procedures.
  • 3.3. Provide information to the person regarding provision of allied health services.
  • 3.4. Prepare the person for therapeutic activity under delegation of Allied Health Professional.
  • 3.5. Ensure comfort, safety and privacy of the person during therapy activity.
  • 3.6. Use questioning and listening techniques to identify, clarify and confirm therapy goals to person under supervision of Allied Health Professional.
  • 3.7. Provide support and coach the person to achieve identified therapy goals under supervision of Allied Health Professional.
  • 3.8. Maintain general therapy precautions.
  • 3.9. Use equipment according to manufacturer instructions and as delegated by Allied Health Professional.
  • 3.10. Seek feedback in regard to therapy activity from the person receiving activity.
4. Provide feedback to treating health professionals.
  • 4.1. Report accidents or near misses to the supervising Allied Health Professional.
  • 4.2. Document activity outcomes according to organisational procedures.
  • 4.3. Record data and information according to organisational procedures.
  • 4.4. Discuss activity outcomes with delegating Allied Health Professional.
  • 4.5. Clarify next steps in delegated activities for the person with delegating Allied Health Professional.
5. Assist in the maintenance of therapy equipment and resources.
  • 5.1. Assist the allied health professional to identify gaps in therapy material resources and develop solutions.
  • 5.2. Itemise and check therapy materials as instructed by the Allied Health Professional.
  • 5.3. Assemble and prepare aids or therapy materials as delegated by the Allied Health Professional.
  • 5.4. Check and maintain stock levels and report discrepancies.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVB11 HLTAHA001 Assist with an allied health program Unit of competency