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Develop and implement individual hearing rehabilitation programs

Develop and implement individual hearing rehabilitation programs

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAUD004
State Code
AVA66
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
061709 - Audiology
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess client communication needs and to develop, implement and evaluate rehabilitation programs. This work is carried out in conjunction with the dispensing of hearing devices.This unit applies to audiometrists.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. Determine scope of client needs
  • 1.1 Evaluate client communication and lifestyle needs
  • 1.2 Select and use an appropriate communicative assessment tool for client
  • 1.3 Recognise and evaluate factors contributing to the communicative breakdown
  • 1.4 Take account of impact of client’s hearing impairment on carers, relatives and significant others
  • 1.5 Evaluate client motivation and commitment to rehabilitation and integrate into planning
  • 1.6 Accurately document effects of communication impairment and the communicative needs of the client
  • 1.7 Identify and liaise with other health professionals and support services as required
2. Formulate hearing program
  • 2.1 Actively involve client in the planning process, providing opportunities for questions and discussion of concerns
  • 2.2 Determine intervention options to minimise effects of hearing loss from information gathered
  • 2.3 Select best options through evaluation of available technologies and services
  • 2.4 Develop and document appropriate goals, realistic expectations and a plan of action with client
  • 2.5 Clearly explain details of options and cost implications
  • 2.6 Select evaluation tools best suited to client and type of program
  • 2.7 Document agreed plan of action and services provided
3. Work collaboratively with client to implement program
  • 3.1 Establish realistic expectations
  • 3.2 Work with client and their carers/relatives towards achieving the agreed communication goals
  • 3.3 Provide support for the duration of the rehabilitation program
  • 3.4 Adapt rehabilitation program to meet changing needs
4. Evaluate hearing program
  • 4.1 Monitor client progress against goals using recognised evaluation tools
  • 4.2 Identify remaining communication needs and establish whether these can be met with additional advice, communication strategies or devices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5794 HLTAU506B Develop and implement an individual hearing program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFH99 HLTAUD011 Develop and implement individual hearing rehabilitation programs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM3 HLT57415 Diploma of Audiometry Qualification