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Provide basic foot care

Provide basic foot care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS032
State Code
OEI02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
061713 - Podiatry
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine foot care requirements and prepare and use basic equipment and medicaments for those people not requiring services of a professional podiatrist.This unit applies to workers who provide care to people according to an established individualised plan in a range of residential and community service contexts. Work may be carried out under direct, indirect or remote supervision.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for basic foot skin and nail care.
  • 1.1. Confirm that prior assessment has identified need for foot care services within scope of own job role.
  • 1.2. Interpret individualised plan to determine requirements for foot care.
  • 1.3. Prepare a safe and comfortable setting.
  • 1.4. Gather and prepare equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment (PPE), following infection control procedures.
2. Complete care routine.
  • 2.1. Explain foot skin and nail care procedures to the person.
  • 2.2. Assist the person to remove and put on shoes, socks and hosiery where necessary.
  • 2.3. Correctly position the person for foot skin and nail care to minimise risk to the person and the worker.
  • 2.4. Follow infection control procedures when providing service.
  • 2.5. Perform washing, drying, filing and skin care tasks according to the person’s needs as outlined in the individualised plan.
3. Clean and store equipment and materials.
  • 3.1. Collect, handle and dispose of biological waste material according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.2. Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer guidelines, setting protocols and infection control procedures.
4. Document the person’s information.
  • 4.1. Record basic foot skin and nail care services provided according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.2. Recognise and document indicators of foot issues requiring professional attention and make referrals to health professionals in a timely manner.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVC64 CHCCCS013 Provide basic foot care Unit of competency
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