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Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change

Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP014
State Code
AVZ50
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
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse behaviour that impacts health and ways in which to reinforce or change them to promote health. 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. Identify behaviour that impacts negatively on health and assess readiness for change
  • 1.1 Identify social determinants of health and specific influences on individual’s behaviour
  • 1.2 Identify environmental factors that restrain change
  • 1.3 Identify behavioural health determinants
  • 1.4 Assess motivation, commitment and confidence levels to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviour in collaboration with other team members and/or stakeholders
  • 1.5 Reinforce positive beliefs and behaviour
  • 1.6 Consider unintended consequences of desired behaviour and incorporate into the plan
2. Develop and implement plan for behaviour change
  • 2.1 Identify pro-active strategies to support behavioural change based on behaviour change models, research available and consultations with individual, experts and/or stakeholders
  • 2.2 Identify stakeholders or organisations for collaborative partnerships to support facilitating individual behaviour change
  • 2.3 Develop a plan in collaboration with individual and document in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
  • 2.4 Confirm individual’s agreement, understanding and participation in relation to the plan
  • 2.5 Develop and agree on an evaluation process to monitor progress with the individual
3. Monitor and review progress
  • 3.1 Identify the most appropriate methods of data collection for recording behaviour
  • 3.2 Collect, summarise and review data related to individual behaviour
  • 3.3 Assess changes in behaviour in collaboration with the individual involved and other experts and stakeholders in accordance with confidentiality requirements
  • 3.4 Review effectiveness of plan in collaboration with individual other experts and/or stakeholders
  • 3.5 Report results of behaviour change strategies in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8454 HLTPOP402C Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change Unit of competency