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Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation

Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP015
State Code
AVZ49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to individuals and groups on the impact of smoking and nicotine dependence and available smoking cessation resources and programs. It does not include providing smoking cessations interventions.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will demonstrate judgement and limited responsibility within defined guidelines.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. Screen clients for smoking
  • 1.1 Discuss the client’s tobacco use
  • 1.2 Assess client’s nicotine dependence using a validated method
  • 1.3 Record client results according to organisation policy and procedure
  • 1.4 Maintain client records professionally and accurately
  • 1.5 Observe and maintain client confidentiality in all interactions
2. Provide information on smoking and its effects
  • 2.1 Provide client with information about smoking and its effects relevant to client’s individual circumstances and background
  • 2.2 Promote health benefits to the client of quitting smoking relevant to client’s specific individual circumstances and background
3. Provide information on smoking cessation treatments and their outcomes
  • 3.1 Identify and promote national and international best practice strategies for smoking cessation
  • 3.2 Take into account needs of special groups in promoting smoking cessation programs
  • 3.3 Provide clients with self-help materials
  • 3.4 Provide referral to telephone counselling and other support services
  • 3.5 Provide follow-up information as requested by the client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8455 HLTPOP403C Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation Unit of competency