Unit of competency Outline

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Provide support to people with chronic disease

Provide support to people with chronic disease

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCICS408A
State Code
D2575
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
28/10/2009
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
28/10/2009
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required by workers to provide support and assistance to people who have a chronic disease
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide support in a chronic disease self management context
  • 1.1 Identify the client's chronic disease conditions and support plan
  • 1.2 Identify impairments, activity limitations and/or participation restrictions that the client may experience due to the chronic disease
  • 1.3 Seek information about the chronic disease and its possible impacts on client health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in life situations
  • 1.4 Seek information from the client, supervisor and/or health professional in order to understand current client treatments, and other inputs and supports
  • 1.5 Determine the level and type of support and assistance required according to the client, their support plan, worker roles and responsibilities and organisation policy and procedures
  • 1.6 Actively involve the client in the development of strategies to self manage their chronic disease
  • 1.7 Confirm support plan with supervisor
2. Support client in a holistic manner
  • 2.1 Identify with the client the full range of variables that could have an impact on client well being
  • 2.2 Provide support and assistance in a manner that addresses the range of client variables that have an impact on the client's well being
  • 2.3 Support the client to understand the chronic disease condition, within the scope of roles and responsibilities
  • 2.4 Identify and discuss with the client any unmet needs and requirements and make appropriate referral within the scope of work role and responsibilities
3. Provide support as part of a coordinated service approach
  • 3.1 Identify the level and type of contribution of health and community services agencies and professionals in supporting the person, including the role of general practitioner or other primary care provider
  • 3.2 Identify the level and type of contribution to supporting the client made by family/care providers
  • 3.3 Identify own communication role and requirements within the support system
  • 3.4 Identify any variations to client's needs, health and/or emotional well being and make appropriate referral
  • 3.5 Identify the appropriate communication and reporting processes within the client's support system
  • 3.6 Identify strategies forworker self care
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC930 CHCICS408B Provide support to people with chronic disease Unit of competency
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