Unit of competency Outline
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Provide basic foot skin and nail care
Provide basic foot skin and nail care
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCICS306B
CHCICS306B
State Code
D8576
D8576
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2011
Field of Education
061713 - Podiatry
Original Release Date
04/08/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide basic foot skin and foot nail care to clients
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for basic foot skin and nail care
- 1.1 Confirm that prior assessment of person's feet by relevant health professional has identified need for basic foot skin and nail care services which are appropriate for worker's role
- 1.2 Confirm client requirements for foot care according to personal needs support plan
- 1.3 Provide a safe and comfortable setting
- 1.4 Gather necessary equipment and materials
- 1.5 Implement appropriate infection control guidelines
2. Perform basic foot skin and nail care
- 2.1 Explain foot skin and nail care procedures to the client
- 2.2 Assist the client to remove and put on shoes, socks and hosiery, where necessary
- 2.3 Correctly position the client for foot skin and nail care
- 2.4 Perform nail filing according to personal needs support plan and using appropriate infection control procedures
- 2.5 Wash and dry feet according to individualised plan, implementing appropriate infection control procedures
- 2.6 Perform foot skin care according to personal needs support plan and using appropriate infection control procedures
- 2.7 Identify an indicators of foot issues requiring attention outside basic nail and skin care and make appropriate referral in a timely manner
3. Clean and store equipment and materials
- 3.1 Collect, handle, manage and dispose of biological waste material according to organisation/setting guidelines and infection control requirements
- 3.2 Clean and store equipment according to manufacturers guidelines, setting protocols and infection control requirements
4. Document client information
- 4.1 Document basic foot, skin and nail care according to organisation requirements
- 4.2 Document any factors that indicate podiatry attention may be required and communicate according to organisation requirements
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.
Equipment and materials may include:
Files
Medicaments, including:
antiseptics
astringents
emollients
moisturisers
Personal protective equipment such as eyewear, gloves, masks
Indicators of foot issues requiring attention include:
Altered nail status
Altered skin integrity and status
Client may include:
Clients at low risk of foot complications (may include older person and person with a disability)
Appropriate referral may include:
Direct referral to podiatrist
Informing carer
Informing supervisor
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.
Equipment and materials may include:
Files
Medicaments, including:
antiseptics
astringents
emollients
moisturisers
Personal protective equipment such as eyewear, gloves, masks
Indicators of foot issues requiring attention include:
Altered nail status
Altered skin integrity and status
Client may include:
Clients at low risk of foot complications (may include older person and person with a disability)
Appropriate referral may include:
Direct referral to podiatrist
Informing carer
Informing supervisor
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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the particular workplace context
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be delivered and assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is best assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under the normal range of conditions
Consistency in performance should consider the particular workplace context
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be delivered and assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to:
an appropriate workplace where assessment can take place or simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2567 | CHCICS306A | Provide basic foot skin and nail care | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVC64 | CHCCCS013 | Provide basic foot care | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| J005 | CHC30212 | Certificate III in Aged Care | Qualification |
| D271 | CHC30408 | Certificate III in Disability | Qualification |
| J006 | CHC30312 | Certificate III in Home and Community Care | Qualification |