Unit of competency Outline
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Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCOM510B
HLTCOM510B
State Code
D5829
D5829
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/07/2014
Field of Education
060313 - Palliative Care Nursing
Original Release Date
15/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of complementary and alternative health care practitioners who provide services to people with an chronic health problem that support their health needs
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify a range of chronic diseases and conditions
- 1.1 Discuss the type and nature of a range of chronic diseases or conditions
- 1.2 Review current approaches to treatment/care
- 1.3 Discuss mainstream and complementary health approaches to management of a range of chronic diseases or conditions
2. Identify the impact of chronic diseases or conditions on the client and their family
- 2.1 Identify the chronic diseases or conditions and its effect on the body
- 2.2 Discuss the different physical and/or psychological impacts of the chronic diseases or conditions can have on the client, their family and their lifestyle
- 2.3 Refer or discuss the chronic diseases or conditions with other health care professionals as appropriate
3. Develop a care/treatment plan
- 3.1 Gather and record data for inclusion in care plan
- 3.2 Conduct physical examination if relevant/appropriate
- 3.3 Use knowledge of relevant complementary and alternative health care modality to identify an appropriate care/treatment plan
- 3.4 Take into account factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the care/treatment for each
- 3.5 Take into account possible care/treatment reactions and contraindications
4. Provide service/treatment according to care/treatment plan
- 4.1 Fully explain care/treatment to the client and respond to all enquiries
- 4.2 Ensure consent for treatment
- 4.3 Deliver service/treatment according to the care/treatment plan
- 4.4 Ensure clients are treated with dignity and respect
- 4.5 Respect cultural and religious differences
- 4.6 Recognise and promptly respond to reactions to treatment (adverse or otherwise) if necessary
- 4.7 Review the treatment plan and negotiate continuing care with the client
- 4.8 Fully document assessments and recommendations
5. Evaluate services/treatment
- 5.1 Build and maintain a relationship of trust with the client, with active promotion of and strict adherence to confidentiality
- 5.2 Undertake monitoring of client health in line with plan of care
- 5.3 Question client/carer to ascertain their level of comfort and compliance with the treatment
- 5.4 Ascertain degree of improvement or changes in the client's condition and compare with expectations in the plan of care
- 5.5 Provide client with clear information about their level of improvement in relation to their plan of care
- 5.6 Assess and review of treatment as required
- 5.7 Document progress according to requirements
- 5.8 Evaluate impact of ongoing treatment in relation to client's physical, mental and emotional condition and behaviour
- 5.9 Encourage clients to maintain their health by active involvement in their treatment and plan of care
- 5.10 Consult with other treatment practitioners as necessary and appropriate
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.
Chronic diseases and conditions include but are not limited to::
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune diseases
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic renal disease
Coronary heart disease
Depression
Diabetes
Oral diseases
Osteoporosis
Stroke
Contraindications may include but is not limited to:
Ability or willingness to comply with treatment/care
Acute health episodes
Life-threatening situations
Personal or life circumstances
Client compliance refers to:
Ability to follow instructions or suggestions
Visual impairment
Willingness to follow instructions or suggestions
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.
Chronic diseases and conditions include but are not limited to::
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune diseases
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic renal disease
Coronary heart disease
Depression
Diabetes
Oral diseases
Osteoporosis
Stroke
Contraindications may include but is not limited to:
Ability or willingness to comply with treatment/care
Acute health episodes
Life-threatening situations
Personal or life circumstances
Client compliance refers to:
Ability to follow instructions or suggestions
Visual impairment
Willingness to follow instructions or suggestions
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
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
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 should be assessed in conjunction with competency unit(s) related to planning/delivery of the specific complementary and alternative health care service being undertaken
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
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
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 should be assessed in conjunction with competency unit(s) related to planning/delivery of the specific complementary and alternative health care service being undertaken
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9136 | HLTCOM510A | Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVC76 | CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease | Unit of competency |
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