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Coordinate community health research

Coordinate community health research

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW520B
State Code
D5710
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
26/07/2011
Field of Education
061309 - Community Health
Original Release Date
26/07/2011
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the competencies required to coordinate research projects, incorporating information that may be gathered by the researcher or by other workers in the community
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine ownership of research material
  • 1.1 Identify and record the purpose and scope of researching community health needs
  • 1.2 Consult key people to clarify the purpose and outcome of the research
  • 1.3 Obtain permission from the community to undertake the research
  • 1.4 Review and note funding policy and/or organisational guidelines regarding ownership
  • 1.5 Negotiate ownership of research data and documents as required
  • 1.6 Acknowledge ownership on documents, as required by funding, policy and/or organisational guidelines
2. Clarify research methodology using community processes
  • 2.1 Identify and discuss with community representatives any requirements relating to research outcomes
  • 2.2 Identify key people and processes for effective community consultation in line with participatory action research principles
  • 2.3 Identify and develop required information-gathering tools
  • 2.4 Incorporate evaluation processes throughout research/consultation processes
  • 2.5 Ensure methodology maintains community and individual confidentiality
3. Carry out research
  • 3.1 Develop and implement action plans in line with agreed research methodology
  • 3.2 Record information gathered in line with organisation and community guidelines
  • 3.3 Analyse information in accordance with scope and purpose of research
  • 3.4 Evaluate research methodology in consultation with key people
4. Finalise research
  • 4.1 Identify recommendations for action in line with community and organisation requirements
  • 4.2 Complete report and discuss findings with community representatives
  • 4.3 Refer report to agencies and stakeholders impacted by recommendations
  • 4.4 Liaise with agencies to facilitate understanding and action in relation to report findings
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9018 HLTAHW520A Coordinate community health research Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG712 HLTAHW061 Engage in community health research Unit of competency
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