Provide sexual and reproductive health care

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:25 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTAHW056

State Code
WG707

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

100

Description

This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to provide clients with health care services in addition to general health care and specific to sexual and reproductive health. 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 community. 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. Check sexual and reproductive health

1.1 Undertake tests, observations and other screening procedures in line with protocols and client requirements
1.2 Review client records to determine priorities and potential areas of risk for each client
1.3 Question client appropriately to identify and/or clarify any sexual and/or reproductive health issues and/or significant variations from normal parameters
1.4 Use medical equipment effectively and maintain in accordance with organisation policies
1.5 Consult relevant allied professionals and available documentation in relation to the sexual and/or reproductive health of the client
1.6 Obtain informed consent for all examinations and tests and undertake appropriate pre-test discussion before testing for HIV or other blood-borne viruses

2. Provide care to clients with sexual health problems

2.1 Respect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community values, beliefs and gender taboos in assessing and managing sexual health problems
2.2 Engage clients in holistic sexually transmissible infection (STI) risk assessment and take an appropriate sexual health history for each client presenting or identified with a sexual health problem
2.3 Assess common sexual health problems according to clinical presentation and treat/refer/support in line with standard protocols and organisation guidelines
2.4 Obtain history of sexual contacts where an STI is identified, negotiate contact tracing and follow-up contacts for testing and treatment in line with standard protocols
2.5 Develop holistic health care plan for each client with sexual health problems
2.6 Support and counsel clients with STIs to assist in treatment and prevention of infection
2.7 Ensure records of STI management and contact tracing are kept confidential and secure
2.8 Maintain current, complete, accurate and relevant records for each client interaction

3. Provide information on sexual and reproductive health care

3.1 Promote safe sex practices or other STI risk-reduction strategies and distribute condoms as appropriate
3.2 Discuss common methods of birth control with clients, explaining each method, its advantages and disadvantages
3.3 Discuss transmission of STIs and complications with the client as appropriate
3.4 Discuss symptoms of pregnancy with clients and identify as appropriate
3.5 Provide information on healthy lifestyle and risks during pregnancy
3.6 Provide clients with information which is age and culturally appropriate and aligned with their specific needs
3.7 Employ a range of interpersonal techniques to ensure own values are not imposed on clients and information is provided in a non-judgmental way
3.8 Provide referral where own personal and professional abilities do not match client needs

4. Evaluate effectiveness of sexual and reproductive health care

4.1 Monitor sexual and reproductive health in line with schedule and criteria incorporated in care plan for each client
4.2 Evaluate intervention/ongoing sexual and/or reproductive health care against standing order/written care protocols and client level of comfort and compliance with health care practices
4.3 Ascertain degree of improvement of client’s holistic health and compare with expectations under the health care plan
4.4 Undertake clinical re-assessment and/or review of treatment/medication regime as required where client fails to progress in accordance with expectation
4.5 Provide client with clear information about their level of improvement in relation to the health care plan and their level of compliance
4.6 Encourage clients to maintain sexual and reproductive health by active involvement with the care plan

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D5705	HLTAHW515B	Provide sexual and reproductive health care	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OEO03	HLTASXH003	Provide sexual health care	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J585	HLT50213	Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice	Qualification