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Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCOM408C
State Code
D5825
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit covers the skills required to understand and respond to instructions, carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal and external clients in a health care practice, using appropriate practice-specific health terminology.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond appropriately to instructions containing health terminology
  • 1.1 Receive, understand and document written and oral instructions using practice-specific health terminology
  • 1.2 Use checklists containing health terminology where appropriate
  • 1.3 Recognise and interpret abbreviations for practice-specific terms and associated processes
  • 1.4 Understand and adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines of specific health workplace
  • 1.5 Seek clarification of instructions when necessary
2. Carry out routine tasks
  • 2.1 Use practice-specific health terminology correctly in the completion of routine tasks
  • 2.2 Seek assistance from designated person/s as required
3. Use appropriate health terminology in oral and written communication
  • 3.1 Use appropriate practice-specific health terminology as directed in oral and written communication with clients, fellow workers and health professionals
  • 3.2 Present written communication to a designated person for verification of terminology if required
  • 3.3 Correctly spell and pronounce practice-specific health terminology
  • 3.4 Seek advice from designated person as required to clarify correct use and meaning of practice-specific health terms and associated processes
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