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Assist with the application and removal of casts

Assist with the application and removal of casts

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA002
State Code
AVB10
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in the preparation, application and removal of casting.This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of an allied health professional.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. Prepare to apply cast
  • 1.1 Confirm requirements for applying casting with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Assemble equipment for applying cast and check to ensure it is in working order
  • 1.3 Explain procedures to client and answer any questions
  • 1.4 Take appropriate action to ensure client comfort and safety
  • 1.5 Follow infection control guidelines throughout the procedure
2. Apply and remove cast
  • 2.1 Assist with the application and removal of cast according to instructions and organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Use safe work practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE) when required, to apply or remove cast
  • 2.3 Seek clarification/feedback from supervisor
  • 2.4 Take appropriate action to ensure client comfort and safety is maintained
3. Undertake post-application procedures
  • 3.1 Provide advice and information to client regarding care of cast
  • 3.2 Clean client according to organisation policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Arrange appropriate support for client at completion of procedures
4. Comply with supervisory requirements
  • 4.1 Identify and manage client adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program, and report to the allied health professional in a timely manner
  • 4.2 Report any client misunderstanding or confusion to the allied health professional in a timely manner
  • 4.3 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge
  • 4.4 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional
  • 4.5 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisation protocol
5. Clean and store equipment relevant to role and therapy program
  • 5.1 Clean equipment and work surfaces according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols as directed by the allied health professional
  • 5.2 Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols
  • 5.3 Check and maintain equipment according to organisation protocols and allied health professionals guidelines
  • 5.4 Label or tag equipment faults, where possible remove from use if unsafe or not working and inform staff in line with organisation procedures
  • 5.5 Dispose of waste according to relevant guidelines
6. Report and document information
  • 6.1 Provide feedback on client progress to the treating allied health professional
  • 6.2 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional in a timely manner
  • 6.3 Document client information according to the organisation’s protocols
  • 6.4 Use appropriate terminology to document client response, outcomes and any identified problems
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD021 HLTAH302D Assist with the application and removal of a plaster cast Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN3 HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Qualification