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Manage work within a clinical nutritional framework

Manage work within a clinical nutritional framework

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTNUT604B
State Code
D8372
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
01/08/2011
Field of Education
069901 - Nutrition And Dietetics
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the effective work practices of self and others within a nutritional medicine framework
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Communicate knowledge of nutritional medicine philosophy, principles and practices
  • 1.1 Effectively communicate the methods of diagnosis and treatment practices on a one-to-one or group basis
  • 1.2 Explain the central philosophies and historical developments
  • 1.3 Integrate recent and new developments into client services
2. Demonstrate commitment to ethical work practices
  • 2.1 Maintain confidentiality of client by storing and disposing of records according to clinic requirements
  • 2.2 Periodically review work practices to ensure skills and practices are kept current
  • 2.3 Show respect for staff and client rights
  • 2.4 Adhere to legal, regulatory and clinic guidelines
  • 2.5 Implement measures to ensure accountability for professional practices
3. Manage workplace relationships
  • 3.1 Use effective communication and interpersonal skills to ensure all workplace interactions contribute to achievement of clinic objectives and promotion of the practice
  • 3.2 Ensure workplace relations reflect consideration of the full range of individual and cultural differences
  • 3.3 Deal with issues related to the wellbeing of work colleagues promptly and in accordance with clinic procedures
  • 3.4 Handle potential and actual workplace conflicts to minimise disruption
4. Manage the achievement of quality standards
  • 4.1 Establish and practise personal hygiene and infection control guidelines throughout the organisation
  • 4.2 Undertake hazard control measures and reporting procedures according to clinic guidelines
  • 4.3 Review individual and clinic performance against established standards
5. Ensure ongoing development of self and team
  • 5.1 Monitor own performance against workplans, clinic objectives and client needs
  • 5.2 Seek out and access opportunities for formal and informal development of skills and knowledge
  • 5.3 Monitor individual performances and ensure opportunities to develop and enhance team performance are accessed where appropriate
  • 5.4 Provide effective coaching and mentoring to contribute to development of appropriate workplace knowledge, skills and attitudes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9377 HLTNUT604A Manage work within a clinical nutritional framework Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD224 HLTNUT604C Manage Work within a clinical nutritional framework Unit of competency
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