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Provide treatments for common conditions

Provide treatments for common conditions

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEF002
State Code
AVA45
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Original Release Date
06/08/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and treat a nominated and limited range of common health conditions and injuries.This unit applies to Australian Defence Force (ADF) health care providers working within a military context in remote and operational contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform a basic patient assessment
  • 1.1 Establish and accurately record a basic patient history
  • 1.2 Ascertain the history of the complaint through patient questioning
  • 1.3 Conduct basic clinical assessment and measurements according to established procedures and infection control requirements
  • 1.4 Maintain patient privacy according to guidelines
  • 1.5 Identify and respond to requirement for further referral
  • 1.6 Liaise with other health care providers as applicable for ongoing assessment
2. Determine treatment plan
  • 2.1 Determine treatment options most suitable to the patient’s condition.
  • 2.2 Liaise with other health care providers in determining treatment options according to client needs
  • 2.3 Read and correctly interpret medical reports and other data relevant to the condition
  • 2.4 Provide accurate and current patient advice on assessment and treatment options
  • 2.5 Develop a treatment plan, in accordance with clinical guidelines and authorised treatment procedures
3. Implement treatment plan
  • 3.1 Gain appropriate consentto proceed with treatment plan
  • 3.2 Implement proposed plan following clinical guidelines and authorised treatment procedures
  • 3.3 Use equipment according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.4 Organise follow up appointment for treatment evaluation
  • 3.5 Accurately document treatment provided
4. Manage and review the treatment
  • 4.1 Monitor treatment outcomes against expectations
  • 4.2 Provide ongoing advice to patient regarding condition
  • 4.3 Evaluate therapeutic expectations and liaise with other health care professionals regarding ongoing treatment.
  • 4.4 Amend treatment plan as required
  • 4.5 Organise ongoing referral as required
  • 4.6 Accurately document treatment outcomes and follow up appropriately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8168 HLTDEFHC408B Provide treatments for common conditions Unit of competency
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