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Provide needle and syringe services

Provide needle and syringe services

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAOD407D
State Code
D2226
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
06/08/2014
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/08/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work as a specialist alcohol and other drugs (AOD) worker who may be required to provide clean needle programs
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide clean needle programs
  • 1.1 Provide clean needle programs in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Provide services to client in a manner consistent with organisation and legislative OHS and infection control guidelines
  • 1.3 Document all clean needle programs in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements
  • 1.4 Maintain confidentiality in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements
  • 1.5 Maximise safety of self and others
  • 1.6 Seek emergency assistance as required
2. Provide education on safer drug use
  • 2.1 Provide information on safe needle and syringe handling and drug use to users of the service
  • 2.2 Provide the client with relevant and current information on alcohol and other drugs and related issues and discuss the issues with them
  • 2.3 Discuss harm minimisation strategies for alcohol and/or other drug use with client
  • 2.4 Assist client to contact and use other services as appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3878 CHCAOD7C Provide needle and syringe services Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC797 CHCAOD407E Provide needle and syringe services Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D281 CHC40408 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work Qualification
J106 HLT51012 Diploma of Population Health Qualification