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Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW411B
HLTAHW411B
State Code
D5673
D5673
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Original Release Date
25/03/2011
Nominal Hours
150
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise a health promotion program as part of Primary Health Care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a health promotion program
- 1.1 Assess community health needs in partnership with the community in line with community and organisation guidelines
- 1.2 Discuss needs assessment findings with the community to identify priorities for health promotion activities
- 1.3 Develop health promotion plan in consultation with key representatives of the community and any related agencies/organisations
- 1.4 Ensure health promotion has a holistic, culturally sensitive approach
- 1.5 Identify relevant existing resources (human, financial and physical) for implementation of the program
- 1.6 Prepare proposal (and/or submission) as required to address any additional resource requirements, including funding
- 1.7 Include in planning effective measures to ensure record maintenance, confidentiality and compliance with legislation
- 1.8 Plan health promotion to support the community in taking a self-determination approach to health in line with community needs and organisation requirements
2. Develop health promotion strategies
- 2.1 Develop goals and objectives for health promotion activities to address identified community health needs in line with health promotion plan and community and organisation guidelines
- 2.2 Develop program activities to address identified community health needs in line with program plan and community and organisation guidelines
- 2.3 Develop health promotion activities in partnership with key representatives of the community and any related agencies/ organisations
- 2.4 Identify appropriate delivery strategies according to the needs of the target group, location and health issue(s)
- 2.5 Access, adapt or develop resources (human, financial and physical) as required to suit the needs of the health issue, audience and program delivery context
3. Evaluate health promotion program
- 3.1 Evaluate health promotion program against criteria that reflect identified community health objectives in line with organisation requirements
- 3.2 Identify evaluation processes and criteria prior to delivery of the program
- 3.3 Seek to identify program strengths as well areas for improvement as a basis for continual enhancement of health outcomes
- 3.4 Seek feedback on program effectiveness and provide to community and organisation representatives
- 3.5 Communicate outcomes of the evaluation to relevant stakeholders to guide future activities in the delivery of health promotion and health services to the community
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.
Cultural respect
This competency standard supports the recognition, protection and continued advancement of the inherent rights, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
It recognises that the improvement of the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must include attention to physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social well-being, community capacity and governance
Its application must be culturally sensitive and supportive of traditional healing and health, knowledge and practices
Community control
Community participation and control in decision-making is essential to all aspects of health work, and the role of the health worker is to support the community in this process
Supervision
Supervision must be conducted in accordance with prevailing state/territory and organisation legislative and regulatory requirements
References to supervision may include either direct or indirect supervision of work by more experienced workers, supervisors, managers or other health professionals
A person at this level should only be required to make decisions about clients within the organisation's standard treatment protocols and associated guidelines
Legislative requirements
Federal, state or territory legislation may impact on workers' practices and responsibilities. Implementation of the competency standards should reflect the legislative framework in which a health worker operates. It is recognised that this may sometimes reduce the application of the Range of Variables in practice. However, assessment in the workplace or through simulation should address all essential skills and knowledge across the Range of Variables
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers may be required to operate in situations that do not constitute "usual practice" due to lack of resources, remote locations and community needs. As a result, they may need to possess more competencies than described by "usual practice circumstances"
Under all circumstances, the employer must enable the worker to function within the prevailing legislative framework
Health promotion program may include:
Research to confirm community and regional needs
Health promotion activities
Health education and information sessions
Ongoing follow-up
Working with individuals and/or groups in line with community needs
Working independently, as an organisation and/or as part of multi-disciplinary teams with other health professionals.
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.
Cultural respect
This competency standard supports the recognition, protection and continued advancement of the inherent rights, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
It recognises that the improvement of the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must include attention to physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social well-being, community capacity and governance
Its application must be culturally sensitive and supportive of traditional healing and health, knowledge and practices
Community control
Community participation and control in decision-making is essential to all aspects of health work, and the role of the health worker is to support the community in this process
Supervision
Supervision must be conducted in accordance with prevailing state/territory and organisation legislative and regulatory requirements
References to supervision may include either direct or indirect supervision of work by more experienced workers, supervisors, managers or other health professionals
A person at this level should only be required to make decisions about clients within the organisation's standard treatment protocols and associated guidelines
Legislative requirements
Federal, state or territory legislation may impact on workers' practices and responsibilities. Implementation of the competency standards should reflect the legislative framework in which a health worker operates. It is recognised that this may sometimes reduce the application of the Range of Variables in practice. However, assessment in the workplace or through simulation should address all essential skills and knowledge across the Range of Variables
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers may be required to operate in situations that do not constitute "usual practice" due to lack of resources, remote locations and community needs. As a result, they may need to possess more competencies than described by "usual practice circumstances"
Under all circumstances, the employer must enable the worker to function within the prevailing legislative framework
Health promotion program may include:
Research to confirm community and regional needs
Health promotion activities
Health education and information sessions
Ongoing follow-up
Working with individuals and/or groups in line with community needs
Working independently, as an organisation and/or as part of multi-disciplinary teams with other health professionals.
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 of assessment:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
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
Conditions of assessment:
This unit includes skills and knowledge specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture
Assessment must therefore be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in the unit of competency or who has the current qualification being assessed and who is:
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander him/herself
or:
accompanied and advised by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is a recognised member of the community with experience in primary health care
Context of assessment:
Competence should be demonstrated working individually, under supervision or as part of a primary health care team working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Related units:
This unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with other units with associated workplace application
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 of assessment:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
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
Conditions of assessment:
This unit includes skills and knowledge specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture
Assessment must therefore be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in the unit of competency or who has the current qualification being assessed and who is:
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander him/herself
or:
accompanied and advised by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is a recognised member of the community with experience in primary health care
Context of assessment:
Competence should be demonstrated working individually, under supervision or as part of a primary health care team working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Related units:
This unit may be assessed independently or in conjunction with other units with associated workplace application
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8981 | HLTAHW411A | Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities | Unit of competency |
