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Assist with substance misuse care

Assist with substance misuse care

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW309B
State Code
D5661
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
80
Description
This unit describes the competencies required to assess whether clients are misusing alcohol and/or other drugs and implement a care plan under direction or within established guidelines that limit discretion
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information to community about substance misuse
  • 1.1 Ensure information is accurate and easily accessed by community
  • 1.2 Obtain further information as needed
  • 1.3 Provide information in a way the community understands
2. Assess whether individuals are misusing substances
  • 2.1 Obtain client history and record according to organisation guidelines
  • 2.2 Make and record assessment according to organisation guidelines
  • 2.3 Maintain client confidentiality
3. Plan and implement follow up action
  • 3.1 Plan follow up action in consultation with other health professionals and key community workers
  • 3.2 Ensure follow up action is in line with community, legislative and organisation guidelines
  • 3.3 Refer client in line with individual and community needs and organisation guidelines
  • 3.4 Record follow up action according to organisation guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8969 HLTAHW309A Assist with substance misuse care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG663 HLTAHW012 Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse Unit of competency
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