Unit of competency Outline
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Assist with the rehabilitation of clients
Assist with the rehabilitation of clients
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAH407C
HLTAH407C
State Code
WD028
WD028
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/08/2012
Field of Education
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
23/08/2012
Nominal Hours
65
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and respond to rehabilitation programs developed by allied health professionals
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan to deliver a rehabilitation program
- 1.1 Obtain information about the rehabilitation program from an allied health professional
- 1.2 Consult allied professional about the rehabilitation plan requirements and desired client outcomes
- 1.3 Identify program requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and discuss with allied health professional
- 1.4 Identify and confirm impact of therapeutic program's contribution to the overall rehabilitation outcome for the client
- 1.5 Obtain information about medical and psychosocial conditions that may impact on rehabilitation outcomes for client
- 1.6 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols
2. Assist with the development of a rehabilitation program
- 2.1 Assist professional to work with client to identify current skills and abilities and how these can be built upon to manage their lives and environment more effectively
- 2.2 Assist professional to work with client to identify their needs and priorities in terms of specific skills required to manage their lives in the short and medium term
- 2.3 Identify skills that need to be developed that are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and refer to the allied health professional
- 2.4 Assist professional to work with client to develop goals that will enable work at the client's own pace to acquire, regain and retain skills for daily living
- 2.5 Support the client to identify methods that will build upon their strengths when developing, regaining or retaining skills important for daily living
- 2.6 Follow specific directions from occupational therapist for the fabrication and adaptation of therapeutic aids and equipment
- 2.7 Maintain and update resources for occupational therapy and recreational programs
- 2.8 Work with professional and client to determine methods of evaluating the effectiveness of activities and methods
3. Assist with the delivery of a rehabilitation plan
- 3.1 Gather the equipment and materials to deliver the program, in line with client needs, specifications of the allied health professional and legislative and organisation guidelines
- 3.2 Check safety and efficiency of any equipment and materials
- 3.3 Support client to carry out activities in ways that promote safety, involvement and confidence, and adhere to the cultural and spiritual beliefs and preference of the client
- 3.4 Provide constructive feedback to client about involvement in activities
- 3.5 Modify approaches if client becomes distressed, in pain or communicate their desire to stop or amend the activity
- 3.6 Seek advice if safety issues arise, does not wish to continue, is distressed or in pain or if conflict arises with client
- 3.7 Assist professional to work with client to review progress
- 3.8 Monitor use of adaptive equipment as directed by occupational therapist
4. Clean and store equipment and materials
- 4.1 Clean equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements
- 4.2 Store equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols
- 4.3 Report equipment faults to appropriate person
5. Document client information
- 5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the rehabilitation program in line with organisation requirements
- 5.2 Provide regular feedback to the client's care team
- 5.3 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the rehabilitation program
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.
Supervision refers to:
Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position
The nature of supervision is flexible and may be conducted by various means including:
in person
through use of electronic communications media such as telephone or video conferencing, where necessary
Frequency of supervision will be determined by factors such as:
the task maturity of the person in that position or clinical placement
the need to review and assess client conditions and progress in order to establish or alter treatment plans in case of students and assistants
the need to correct and develop non clinical aspects such as time management, organisation requirements, communication skills, and other factors supporting the provision of clinical care and working within a team
A person under supervision does not require direct (immediate) and continuous personal interaction, but the method and frequency will be determined by factors outlined above
Information may include:
Rehabilitation plan
Client care plan
Exercise plan
Client treatment plan
Allied health professional instructions
Client record
Case notes
Other forms according to procedures of the organisation
Client may include:
Adults
Children and young people
Older people
Clients recovering from an illness that has had an impact on skills required for daily living
Skills may include:
ADLs (personal and independence skills)
Personal care
Mobility
Work
Recreation
Adaptive equipment may include but is not limited to:
Hand splints
Specialised cutlery
Specialised seating
Environment may include:
Home
Rehabilitation setting
Hospital
Work
School
Recreational setting
Other community setting
Aged care residential settings
Palliative care units
Mental health services
Private practice
Relevant guidelines may include:
Organisation policies and procedures
WHS policies and procedures
Manufacturer specifications
Supervision refers to:
Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position
The nature of supervision is flexible and may be conducted by various means including:
in person
through use of electronic communications media such as telephone or video conferencing, where necessary
Frequency of supervision will be determined by factors such as:
the task maturity of the person in that position or clinical placement
the need to review and assess client conditions and progress in order to establish or alter treatment plans in case of students and assistants
the need to correct and develop non clinical aspects such as time management, organisation requirements, communication skills, and other factors supporting the provision of clinical care and working within a team
A person under supervision does not require direct (immediate) and continuous personal interaction, but the method and frequency will be determined by factors outlined above
Information may include:
Rehabilitation plan
Client care plan
Exercise plan
Client treatment plan
Allied health professional instructions
Client record
Case notes
Other forms according to procedures of the organisation
Client may include:
Adults
Children and young people
Older people
Clients recovering from an illness that has had an impact on skills required for daily living
Skills may include:
ADLs (personal and independence skills)
Personal care
Mobility
Work
Recreation
Adaptive equipment may include but is not limited to:
Hand splints
Specialised cutlery
Specialised seating
Environment may include:
Home
Rehabilitation setting
Hospital
Work
School
Recreational setting
Other community setting
Aged care residential settings
Palliative care units
Mental health services
Private practice
Relevant guidelines may include:
Organisation policies and procedures
WHS policies and procedures
Manufacturer specifications
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
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
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
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment must be completed in the workplace.
Relevant guidelines, standards and procedures
Resources essential for assessment include:
Equipment and materials for delivering a rehabilitation program
Protocols for determining needs, goals and measuring progress
Infection control procedures
Workplace health and safety guidelines
Other organisation policies and procedures
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
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
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
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment must be completed in the workplace.
Relevant guidelines, standards and procedures
Resources essential for assessment include:
Equipment and materials for delivering a rehabilitation program
Protocols for determining needs, goals and measuring progress
Infection control procedures
Workplace health and safety guidelines
Other organisation policies and procedures
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5639 | HLTAH407B | Assist with the rehabilitation of clients | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVB02 | HLTAHA009 | Assist in the rehabilitation of clients | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J088 | HLT42512 | Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance | Qualification |