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Provide brief intervention

Provide brief intervention

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCS403B
State Code
D2329
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify, implement and monitor brief intervention strategies for use in a variety of community health contexts
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explain what brief intervention is and how it can be effectively used
  • 1.1 Define features of brief interventions and give examples
  • 1.2 Explain reasons for using brief interventions, who can use them and when they may be appropriate
  • 1.3 Describe stages of behaviour change model, including elements of pre-contemplation, contemplation, action and maintenance
  • 1.4 Describe step by step process for undertaking brief interventions
2. Assess a client's need for intervention and the type of brief intervention required
  • 2.1 Assess client's need for intervention
  • 2.2 Elicit issue/s of concern and determine client's stage in his/her decision to change
  • 2.3 Identify resources required to support the brief intervention
  • 2.4 Identify and plan appropriate brief intervention strategies to match client need
3. Practise and use brief intervention strategies which match a client's stage of change
  • 3.1 Raise awareness of the health issue with a client who is not contemplating change
  • 3.2 Conduct brief motivational interview with a client who is contemplating change
  • 3.3 Support client who expresses motivation to change in exploring choices, setting goals and identifying relapse prevention strategies
  • 3.4 Take opportunities to support and encourage a client who has made a change
  • 3.5 For a client who has lapsed or relapsed into prior behaviour, identify current needs and sources of assistance, and give support as appropriate
4. Monitor brief intervention activities
  • 4.1 Keep notes are kept in the client's file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Ensure client's file notes include the client's stage of decision-making on each occasion
  • 4.3 Maintain confidentiality and security of information
  • 4.4 Regularly review client's progress or outcomes
  • 4.5 Discuss outcomes with the client in an appropriate manner
  • 4.6 Discuss the use of brief intervention as a public health strategy with others in the organisation within the context of service evaluation procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3064 CHCCS403A Provide brief intervention Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC846 CHCCS403C Provide brief intervention Unit of competency