Unit of competency Outline

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Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW001
State Code
WG652
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
14/02/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by a worker new to primary health care to work effectively with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clients and their communities. It enables the individual worker to understand the cultural and historical context surrounding issues facing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities in order to support the delivery of primary health care. This unit applies to all staff providing support to the delivery of primary health care. All work tasks are to be performed under supervision.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. Work in the context of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history
  • 1.1 Consider and respect local and national historical factors when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities
  • 1.2 Consider the impact of social, political, economic and environmental factors on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their health
2.Work in a culturally safe manner
  • 2.1 Deliver services as directed in a culturally sensitive and safe manner and in line with organisation policies, regulatory requirements and community protocols
  • 2.2 Maintain confidentiality of client information regardless of personal, family and community pressures or status
  • 2.3 Consider and respect local community values, beliefs and gender roles when providing health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5650 HLTAHW201B Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO00 HLTAWOR001 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role Unit of competency