Unit of competency Outline
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Participate in prosthetic and orthotic service provision
Participate in prosthetic and orthotic service provision
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPO306C
HLTPO306C
State Code
D8434
D8434
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required for a prosthetic/orthotic technician to participate in the provision of prosthetic and orthotic technical services to clients under the supervision or guidance of an appropriate health professional
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish a positive relationship with the client
- 1.1 Use appropriate language and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with client
- 1.2 Identify specific needs and expectations of the client
- 1.3 Maintain confidentiality of client information
2. Participate in review of client's prosthetic and orthotic needs
- 2.1 Gather and review relevant client information as directed, or in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
- 2.2 Review client needs in conjunction with the client and appropriate health professionals
- 2.3 Participate in the development of an Action Plan for treatment in conjunction with appropriate health professionals and client
3. Review and evaluate service provided to client
- 3.1 Monitor client feedback to ensure prosthetic/orthotic device meets their needs
- 3.2 Complete related administrative requirements in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
An appropriate health professional may include:
Prosthetist orthotist
Specialist or general medical practitioner
Physiotherapist
Occupational therapist
Other allied health professionals
Language and interpersonal skills may include:
Language may be English, sign language or community language depending on client group
Interpersonal skills include active listening, asking open questions, providing encouragement, displaying empathy
Specific needs may relate to:
Amputation
Physical impairment
Disability
Biomechanical deficit
Diseases eg: polio, cerebral palsy, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, stroke, etc
Complex needs involving a combination of health, social, economic and personal factors
Relevant client information may include:
Referral from appropriate health professional
Anatomical measurements
Type of orthotic required (model, make, dimension), control mechanism, function
Clinical information
Financial status ie: healthcare benefits, private health insurance, insurance claim
Client specifications and assessments
Work specifications and patterns
Design/construction drawings/sketches
Action plan may include:
Selection and design of footwear, orthotic or prosthetic
Modification or repair to footwear, orthotic or prosthetic
Proposed client follow up
Referral to clinical professionals
Related administrative requirements may include:
Completion of job records
Completion of client records
Correspondence
Modification may include:
On-site - fit eg: stretch footwear, apply insole,
trim orthotic as required
Off-site - shoe repairer, orthotist for brace
Raisers
SACH heels
Rocker sole
Wedges and flares
Metatarsal bars
Heel ferrules
T. Straps
Velcro closure
Fitting adjustments
Hand tools and machinery may include:
Hand tools - knives, skiving tools, hammers, pincers, hole punchers, hack saw
Machinery - footwear finishing, router, band saw, flat bed sewing machine, post sewing machine, overlocker, patcher, shoe stretcher, infra red heat lamps, pneumatic tools
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
An appropriate health professional may include:
Prosthetist orthotist
Specialist or general medical practitioner
Physiotherapist
Occupational therapist
Other allied health professionals
Language and interpersonal skills may include:
Language may be English, sign language or community language depending on client group
Interpersonal skills include active listening, asking open questions, providing encouragement, displaying empathy
Specific needs may relate to:
Amputation
Physical impairment
Disability
Biomechanical deficit
Diseases eg: polio, cerebral palsy, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, stroke, etc
Complex needs involving a combination of health, social, economic and personal factors
Relevant client information may include:
Referral from appropriate health professional
Anatomical measurements
Type of orthotic required (model, make, dimension), control mechanism, function
Clinical information
Financial status ie: healthcare benefits, private health insurance, insurance claim
Client specifications and assessments
Work specifications and patterns
Design/construction drawings/sketches
Action plan may include:
Selection and design of footwear, orthotic or prosthetic
Modification or repair to footwear, orthotic or prosthetic
Proposed client follow up
Referral to clinical professionals
Related administrative requirements may include:
Completion of job records
Completion of client records
Correspondence
Modification may include:
On-site - fit eg: stretch footwear, apply insole,
trim orthotic as required
Off-site - shoe repairer, orthotist for brace
Raisers
SACH heels
Rocker sole
Wedges and flares
Metatarsal bars
Heel ferrules
T. Straps
Velcro closure
Fitting adjustments
Hand tools and machinery may include:
Hand tools - knives, skiving tools, hammers, pincers, hole punchers, hack saw
Machinery - footwear finishing, router, band saw, flat bed sewing machine, post sewing machine, overlocker, patcher, shoe stretcher, infra red heat lamps, pneumatic tools
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can take place
Simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Tools and equipment to assess a prosthetic/orthotic device
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment may include:
Observation of work activities
Observation of simulation
Written tasks
Relevant formal and informal education/training courses
Case studies and scenarios
Interviews/questioning
Role plays
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit can be assessed independently
However holistic assessment practice with other health technician units of competency is encouraged
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Access to appropriate workplace where assessment can take place
Simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Tools and equipment to assess a prosthetic/orthotic device
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment may include:
Observation of work activities
Observation of simulation
Written tasks
Relevant formal and informal education/training courses
Case studies and scenarios
Interviews/questioning
Role plays
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit can be assessed independently
However holistic assessment practice with other health technician units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9438 | HLTPO306B | Participate in prosthetic and orthotic service provision | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J061 | HLT32112 | Certificate III in Prosthetic-Orthotic Technology | Qualification |