Unit of competency Outline
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Provide allied health assistance in remote or isolated settings
Provide allied health assistance in remote or isolated settings
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA048
HLTAHA048
State Code
OEI36
OEI36
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
15/06/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes adapting practice in response to the unique working conditions in remote or isolated settings that are impacted by isolation and distance with restricted access to specialist health practitioners and services.This unit applies to Allied Health Assistants and should be performed under the direct, indirect or remote supervision and delegation of an Allied Health Professional (AHP).The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Allied Health Assistant Framework, Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish the impact of rural and remote context on practice.
- 1.1. Establish the systemic impacts of location on healthcare services as a context for work.
- 1.2. Recognise individual situations where time, distance and environmental issues may affect a person’s care.
- 1.3. Confirm agreed methods of communication between the person and delegating Allied Health Professional.
- 1.4. Identify gaps, benefits and limitations of health care or community service options and capacity for effective response.
- 1.5. Engage with the healthcare or community network to determine the interrelationships and opportunities for collaborative work practice.
2. Adjust practices to the rural and remote context.
- 2.1. Consult with the Allied Health Professional concerns or issues raised by presenting person.
- 2.2. Use emerging health technologies to provide allied health services to geographically isolated people.
- 2.3. Apply collaborative practice models, which are efficient, sustainable, flexible and customised to ensure a responsive approach to rapidly changing needs of healthcare required or access to community services.
3. Contribute to improved outcomes in rural and remote communities.
- 3.1. Review own practice and professional isolation in the work environment and identify opportunities for professional development.
- 3.2. Use professional and community collaboration and networking to inform practice improvements.
- 3.3. Identify and take opportunities to empower community members to seek healthcare and participate in health initiatives.
- 3.4. Identify symptoms of stress and professional burnout in self, peers and colleagues, and provide support and advice within organisational procedures, work health and safety (WHS) requirements and authorised scope of practice.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIC9 | HLT43021 | Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance | Qualification |
| BTR8 | HLT47425 | Certificate IV in Audiometry | Qualification |