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Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health care context

Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health care context

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW301B
State Code
D5653
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
13/03/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
13/03/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to deliver primary health care services within the context of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander health
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work in the context of Aboriginal health and history
  • 1.1 Take into account the national/local history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a factor in health work
  • 1.2 Consider the impact of social, political, spiritual, economic and environmental factors on the health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • 1.3 Reflect in work practice Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community-control and current strategies, programs and models that address Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care issues
2. Apply Primary Health Care principles
  • 2.1 Ensure Primary Health Care principles underpin service delivery
  • 2.2 Deliver services that support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities to be self-determining and empowered
  • 2.3 Demonstrate commitment to achieving access and equity in health services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • 2.4 Establish and maintain networks with health care agencies and associated services (eg. housing agencies) to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health care
3. Work in a culturally safe manner
  • 3.1 Deliver health services safely in line with organisation policies, regulatory requirements and community protocols
  • 3.2 Consider and respect local community values, beliefs and gender roles when providing health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • 3.3 Apply cultural safety protocols in the implementation of government policies, research and data collection and the delivery of services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • 3.4 Identify cultural factors that produce stress and have a potential to impact own work practices and report to organisation as appropriate to support service delivery and personal well-being
4. Apply Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health policies and resources
  • 4.1 Identify relevant aspects of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health strategies, policies, bodies and resources
  • 4.2 Apply policies and resources in line with identified need of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities
  • 4.3 Identify barriers to access and equity in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health
  • 4.4 Take available opportunities to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities
  • 4.5 Maintain confidentiality of client information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8961 HLTAHW301A Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health care context Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG656 HLTAHW005 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context Unit of competency