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Provide antenatal health care

Provide antenatal health care

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMAT001
State Code
OEO22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2023
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
11/08/2023
Nominal Hours
270
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess the antenatal needs of women pregnant with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, develop plans for their care during pregnancy and monitor their ongoing antenatal health.This unit is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working as health practitioners. They work as part of a multidisciplinary primary health care team to provide 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 or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No regulatory requirement for certification, occupational or business licensing is linked to this unit at the time of publication. For information about practitioner registration and accredited courses of study, contact the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess client and plan for antenatal health care.
  • 1.1. Use culturally safe and effective communication in all interactions to establish and maintain positive relationships.
  • 1.2. Obtain client social, general medical and obstetric health history.
  • 1.3. Seek information on the social and emotional wellbeing of women and their partners and families to identify support needs and preferences.
  • 1.4. Use information to identify vulnerable and at risk clients and take action to facilitate required support services.
  • 1.5. Complete antenatal health assessment and screening tests according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols.
  • 1.6. Identify signs and symptoms of pregnancy and calculate expected date of delivery.
  • 1.7. Develop an antenatal care plan based on client’s needs and preferences, organisational care protocols and consultation with relevant health professionals.
  • 1.8. Accurately document details of client history, assessments and care plan in client records according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Monitor antenatal health and provide continuity of care.
  • 2.1. Monitor client antenatal health through ongoing scheduled assessments incorporated in care plan.
  • 2.2. Evaluate assessment outcomes and pregnancy progression against expected benchmarks in consultation with client.
  • 2.3. Identify common conditions linked to pregnancy and provide appropriate care and advice.
  • 2.4. Identify signs of potentially serious complications and make referrals according to organisational procedures.
  • 2.5. Monitor the social and emotional wellbeing of women and their partners and families and provide appropriate care and advice.
  • 2.6. Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.
3. Provide information and support during pregnancy.
  • 3.1. Provide information to women about key features of healthy lifestyle during pregnancy and related maternal health risks.
  • 3.2. Consider the importance of spiritual, cultural, family and community ties to women’s birthing plans and assist with safe plans based on client needs and preferences.
  • 3.3. Clearly explain signs and stages of labour and pain management techniques at the appropriate time during pregnancy.
  • 3.4. Provide ongoing culturally appropriate support, services and referrals for women and their partners and families based on individual needs.
  • 3.5. Encourage women and their partners to attend appointments according to their antenatal care plan and use active recall strategies for overdue care.
  • 3.6. Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG708 HLTAHW057 Provide antenatal health care Unit of competency
WG680 HLTAHW029 Provide information and strategies in maternal and infant health Unit of competency