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Apply literature research findings to clinical practice
Apply literature research findings to clinical practice
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTNUT601C
HLTNUT601C
State Code
D8369
D8369
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/08/2012
Field of Education
069901 - Nutrition And Dietetics
Original Release Date
29/08/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to source and evaluate relevant information and apply findings to clinical practiceThis unit requires high level knowledge of the specialised modality and its effect on a wide range of complex health conditions
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage information needs
- 1.1 Assess currency of information
- 1.2 Define clinical information needs
- 1.3 Record information findings
2. Access information
- 2.1 Identify contemporary primary and secondary sources of information
- 2.2 Identify established sources of information
- 2.3 Collect and collate Information
3. Evaluate information
- 3.1 Compare and contrast primary and secondary sources of information
- 3.2 Establish relevance of information to clinical treatment strategy within a complementary and alternative health framework
- 3.3 Prioritise relevant information
- 3.4 Correlate information findings with individual clinical case presentation
4. Apply information to treatment strategy
- 4.1 Apply information to individualised treatment strategy
- 4.2 Integrate information findings with existing treatment strategy
- 4.3 Implement relevant findings into clinical practice
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.
Clinical information needs:
Information on pathology of specific conditions/diseases
Information on latest treatment pathology options for specific conditions/diseases
Research data on treatment, symptoms, complementary medicines, complementary treatment techniques
Clinical information to assist in meeting specific client health outcomes
Primary information sources:
Clinical research studies
Medical and allied health journals (peer reviewed)
Complementary medicine journals (peer reviewed)
Reference texts
Peer reviewed conference presentations
Secondary information sources:
Other journals
Abstracts
Popular media (magazines, newsletters, books)
Other conferences and presentations
Internet
Established information sources:
Clinical texts
Reference works
Recognised teachings
Evaluate refers to:
Establish the validity and credibility
Establish relevance to meeting information needs
Assess the level of industry recognition
Assess usefulness
Check references
Implement refers to:
Include new findings in clinical treatment strategies
Use information to reassess treatment plans
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.
Clinical information needs:
Information on pathology of specific conditions/diseases
Information on latest treatment pathology options for specific conditions/diseases
Research data on treatment, symptoms, complementary medicines, complementary treatment techniques
Clinical information to assist in meeting specific client health outcomes
Primary information sources:
Clinical research studies
Medical and allied health journals (peer reviewed)
Complementary medicine journals (peer reviewed)
Reference texts
Peer reviewed conference presentations
Secondary information sources:
Other journals
Abstracts
Popular media (magazines, newsletters, books)
Other conferences and presentations
Internet
Established information sources:
Clinical texts
Reference works
Recognised teachings
Evaluate refers to:
Establish the validity and credibility
Establish relevance to meeting information needs
Assess the level of industry recognition
Assess usefulness
Check references
Implement refers to:
Include new findings in clinical treatment strategies
Use information to reassess treatment plans
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 competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is can be assessed in the workplace, in a classroom setting or in a distance learning context. Assessment will mostly contain theoretical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant texts, manuals or research papers
Relevant journals
Relevant paper based/video assessment instruments
Access to internet or on-line research information
Appropriate assessment environment
Skilled assessors
Method of assessment
Observation in the workplace (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Oral questioning
Presentations and discussion
Case studies and scenarios
Presentation of research review results
Written questioning
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity 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 health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of 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 health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
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 competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit is can be assessed in the workplace, in a classroom setting or in a distance learning context. Assessment will mostly contain theoretical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum, age, culture and gender
Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context, including:
interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioner's workplace
scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units
holistic/integrated assessment including:
working within the practice framework
performing a health assessment
assessing the client
planning treatment
providing treatment
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Relevant texts, manuals or research papers
Relevant journals
Relevant paper based/video assessment instruments
Access to internet or on-line research information
Appropriate assessment environment
Skilled assessors
Method of assessment
Observation in the workplace (if possible)
Written assignments/projects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting (laboratory). If successful, a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision
Oral questioning
Presentations and discussion
Case studies and scenarios
Presentation of research review results
Written questioning
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity 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 health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of 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 health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9374 | HLTNUT601B | Apply literature research findings to clinical practice | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J114 | HLT60512 | Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy | Qualification |
| D105 | HLT60507 | Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy | Qualification |
| J118 | HLT61012 | Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine | Qualification |