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Provide information and support around cancer

Provide information and support around cancer

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW035
State Code
WG686
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
50
Description
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to provide information about cancer and support for people and their families, to enable informed choices about prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, through to survivorship or palliation.This unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers providing a range of 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/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Promote the awareness of cancer prevention, screening and early detection
  • 1.1 Provide accurate and current information about the nature, incidence and potential impacts of cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • 1.2 Provide health information regarding cancer in plain language, using visual aids where appropriate
  • 1.3 Discuss risk factors relating to cancer in the context of local, cultural, community, family and individual issues
  • 1.4 Provide information on ways to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer
  • 1.5 Provide information about best-practice guidelines around early detection of specific cancers, in line with current recommendations
2. Provide support to clients with cancer
  • 2.1 Provide support for clients with cancer and their families in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in line with health service guidelines and identified protocols
  • 2.2 Provide culturally appropriate and current educational resources about cancer and its treatment to clients and their families
  • 2.3 Inform clients about services available in the community and statewide in relation to addressing cancer issues
  • 2.4 Support clients to take a patient-choice lead in determining their treatment and cancer care
  • 2.5 Facilitate appropriate referrals for clients with cancer in line with organisational guidelines and multidisciplinary clinical partnerships
  • 2.6 Maintain confidentiality to reflect community and health service guidelines
3. Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer
  • 3.1 Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer using recall functions on computer information systems
  • 3.2 Provide current information about cancer survivorship and what this may mean in relation to family, community and returning to work
  • 3.3 Explain palliation in a timely and culturally sensitive way to clients and their families
  • 3.4 Provide feedback about the effectiveness of cancer information and support provided by local health services
  • 3.5 Identify social and environmental factors that impact on cancer and address them in partnership with the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and other agencies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD038 HLTAHW430A Provide information and support around cancer Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO43 HLTAHPR002 Promote awareness and early detection of cancer to men Unit of competency
OEO06 HLTAHCS007 Provide support to men with cancer Unit of competency