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Engage in community health research

Engage in community health research

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW061
State Code
WG712
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to undertake research projects, incorporating information that may be gathered by a researcher or by other workers in the community. This unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine ownership of research material
  • 1.1 Identify and record the purpose and scope of researching community health needs
  • 1.2 Consult key people to clarify the purpose and outcome of the research
  • 1.3 Obtain permission from the community to undertake the research
  • 1.4 Review and note funding policy and/or organisational guidelines regarding ownership
  • 1.5 Negotiate ownership of research data and documents as required
  • 1.6 Acknowledge ownership on documents, as required by funding, policy and/or organisational guidelines
2. Determine research methodology using community processes
  • 2.1 Identify and discuss with community representatives any requirements relating to research outcomes
  • 2.2 Identify key people and processes for effective community consultation in line with participatory action research principles
  • 2.3 Identify and develop required information-gathering tools
  • 2.4 Incorporate evaluation processes throughout research/consultation processes
  • 2.5 Ensure methodology maintains community and individual confidentiality
3. Conduct research
  • 3.1 Develop and implement action plans in line with agreed research methodology
  • 3.2 Communicate with community in culturally appropriate and safe ways to gather relevant information
  • 3.3 Record information gathered in line with organisation and community guidelines
  • 3.4 Analyse information in accordance with scope and purpose of research
  • 3.5 Evaluate research methodology in consultation with key people
4. Finalise research
  • 4.1 Identify recommendations for action in line with community and organisation requirements
  • 4.2 Complete report and discuss findings with community representatives
  • 4.3 Refer report to agencies and stakeholders impacted by recommendations
  • 4.4 Liaise with agencies to facilitate understanding and action in relation to report findings
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5710 HLTAHW520B Coordinate community health research Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO11 HLTARES003 Research community health Unit of competency