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Assist with the rehabilitation of clients

Assist with the rehabilitation of clients

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAH407B
State Code
D5639
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
21/07/2011
Field of Education
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2011
Nominal Hours
65
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and respond to rehabilitation programs developed by allied health professionals
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan to deliver a rehabilitation program
  • 1.1 Obtain information about the rehabilitation program from an allied health professional
  • 1.2 Consult allied professional about the rehabilitation plan requirements and desired client outcomes
  • 1.3 Identify program requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and discuss with allied health professional
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm impact of therapeutic program's contribution to the overall rehabilitation outcome for the client
  • 1.5 Obtain information about medical and psychosocial conditions that may impact on rehabilitation outcomes for client
  • 1.6 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols
2. Assist with the development of a rehabilitation program
  • 2.1 Assist professional to work with client to identify current skills and abilities and how these can be built upon to manage their lives and environment more effectively
  • 2.2 Assist professional to work with client to identify their needs and priorities in terms of specific skills required to manage their lives in the short and medium term
  • 2.3 Identify skills that need to be developed that are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and refer to the allied health professional
  • 2.4 Assist professional to work with client to develop goals that will enable work at the client's own pace to acquire, regain and retain skills for daily living
  • 2.5 Support the client to identify methods that will build upon their strengths when developing, regaining or retaining skills important for daily living
  • 2.6 Follow specific directions from occupational therapist for the fabrication and adaptation of therapeutic aids and equipment
  • 2.7 Maintain and update resources for occupational therapy and recreational programs
  • 2.8 Work with professional and client to determine methods of evaluating the effectiveness of activities and methods
3. Assist with the delivery of a rehabilitation plan
  • 3.1 Gather the equipment and materials to deliver the program, in line with client needs, specifications of the allied health professional and legislative and organisation guidelines
  • 3.2 Check safety and efficiency of any equipment and materials
  • 3.3 Support client to carry out activities in ways that promote safety, involvement and confidence, and adhere to the cultural and spiritual beliefs and preference of the client
  • 3.4 Provide constructive feedback to client about involvement in activities
  • 3.5 Modify approaches if client becomes distressed, in pain or communicate their desire to stop or amend the activity
  • 3.6 Seek advice if safety issues arise, does not wish to continue, is distressed or in pain or if conflict arises with client
  • 3.7 Assist professional to work with client to review progress
  • 3.8 Monitor use of adaptive equipment as directed by occupational therapist
4. Clean and store equipment and materials
  • 4.1 Clean equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements
  • 4.2 Store equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols
  • 4.3 Report equipment faults to appropriate person
5. Document client information
  • 5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the rehabilitation program in line with organisation requirements
  • 5.2 Provide regular feedback to the client's care team
  • 5.3 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the rehabilitation program
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8947 HLTAH407A Assist with the rehabilitation of clients Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD028 HLTAH407C Assist with the rehabilitation of clients Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D070 HLT42507 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Qualification