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Work within a clinical supervision framework

Work within a clinical supervision framework

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCPRP007
State Code
AWA73
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to initiate, prepare for and participate in a structured process of clinical supervision.This unit applies to workers who operate with significant autonomy in therapeutic professional service roles in the community sector. The activity is self-directed.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Initiate clinical supervision arrangements
  • 1.1 Identify own clinical supervision needs through a process of reflection and peer collaboration
  • 1.2 Match learning, experience and specialist or generalist practice areas with appropriate supervisor
  • 1.3 Identify and articulate own supervision goals and expectations when engaging with a clinical supervisor
  • 1.4 Agree and complete contractual agreement including goal setting and timeframes for supervision with the supervisor
  • 1.5 Develop, document and use evidence of personal growth and professional learning in preparation for supervision
2. Use supervision to determine effectiveness of clinical practice and techniques
  • 2.1 Discuss challenging areas of practice using existing clinical cases
  • 2.2 Participate in self analysis and evaluate own response to clients
  • 2.3 Seek, accept and respond to positive and negative feedback
  • 2.4 Maintain client confidentiality in case discussions
  • 2.5 Discuss current clinical literature and its application
  • 2.6 Document learning from supervision according to practice needs
3. Initiate opportunities to contribute to the development of own knowledge
  • 3.1 Identify, research and critique professional research and program evaluation
  • 3.2 Use current research and program evaluations to inform practice according to legal, ethical and contextual requirements
  • 3.3 Identify and pursue professional development through reflective practice, collegial collaboration, and professional reading
  • 3.4 Implement a program to maintain professional competence
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8571 CHCFCS806C Work within a clinical supervision framework Unit of competency