Unit of competency Outline

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Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients

Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW201B
State Code
D5650
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
27/07/2012
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
27/07/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit deals with the skills, cultural values and knowledge that underpin effective health work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clientsThis unit aims to articulate these and provide a basis for acquisition of additional knowledge and skills where required
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work in the context of Aboriginal history
  • 1.1 Take into account the national/local history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a factor in working with these people
  • 1.2 Consider the impact of social, political, economic and environmental factors on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
2. Work in a culturally safe manner
  • 2.1 Deliver services safely as limited by own level of competence and responsibility 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
C8958 HLTAHW201A Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG652 HLTAHW001 Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities Unit of competency