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Provide information and strategies to strengthen families

Provide information and strategies to strengthen families

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW422B
State Code
D5684
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
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the competencies required to provide information and strategies related to strengthening families (including youth, adolescent and family health care) as part of primary health care services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communitiesSpecific advice provided may be limited by close supervision or established guidelines in line with community needs and health provider guidelines
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Promote healthy families
  • 1.1 Consider identified community and client needs in determining priorities and potential areas to be addressed in relation to family health
  • 1.2 Provide accurate information about the incidence, impacts and social/psychological context of family health problems in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • 1.3 Provide family health information in plain language and use visual aids where appropriate
  • 1.4 Provide practical advice relating to management and prevention of family health problems in line with community needs and organisation guidelines
2. Provide support to clients with family health problems
  • 2.1 Identify appropriate intervention and support in relation to family health issues in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in line with organisation guidelines and community requirements
  • 2.2 Provide guidance about addressing family health issues in line with community needs and organisational guidelines
  • 2.3 Use culturally appropriate educational resources for family health issues
  • 2.4 Provide information about resources available in the community and state in relation to addressing family health issues
  • 2.5 Make appropriate referrals for clients with family health problems in line with organisation guidelines
  • 2.6 Maintain confidentiality to reflect community and organisation guidelines
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