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Engage with clinical supervision and delegation

Engage with clinical supervision and delegation

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA047
State Code
OEI84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/11/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
15/06/2023
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes preparing for and participating in a structured process of clinical supervision and receiving delegations.This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direct, indirect or remote supervision and delegation of an Allied Health Professional (AHP).The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Allied Health Assistant Framework, Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Engage in clinical supervision arrangements.
  • 1.1. Identify own clinical supervision needs through a process of reflection and peer collaboration.
  • 1.2. Identify and articulate own supervision goals and expectations under the guidance of a clinical supervisor.
  • 1.3. Confirm and complete supervision agreement including goal setting and timeframes for supervision with the delegated Allied Health Professional.
  • 1.4. Develop, document and use evidence of personal growth and professional learning in preparation for supervision.
2. Use supervision to determine effectiveness of practice.
  • 2.1. Discuss challenging areas of practice using existing programs.
  • 2.2. Participate in self-reflection and evaluate own response to persons.
  • 2.3. Seek, accept and respond to positive and negative feedback.
  • 2.4. Identify and discuss current learning needs and seek learning opportunities as part of supervision.
  • 2.5. Document learning from supervision according to practice needs.
3. Receive delegation.
  • 3.1. Identify limitations of own scope of practice as an allied health assistant.
  • 3.2. Incorporate theoretical concepts of delegation practice to prescribe suitable delegation in allied health teams.
  • 3.3. Identify limits of scope of practice for an Allied Health Assistant and the impact on delegation.
  • 3.4. Identify risks in delegation received and respond in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
  • 3.5. Use effective communication in delegation practice.
  • 3.6. Document delegated tasks in accordance with organisational policy and procedure.
4. Initiate opportunities to contribute to the development of own knowledge.
  • 4.1. Participate in quality improvement programs.
  • 4.2. Identify and pursue professional development through reflective practice, peer collaboration, and supervision.
  • 4.3. Engage in a program to maintain and build professional competence.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BIC9 HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Qualification