Unit of competency Outline

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Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse

Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW012
State Code
WG663
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the required skills and knowledge 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.This unit applies to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working as part, and under the supervision, of a multidisciplinary primary health care team to provide a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information to community about substance misuse
  • 1.1 Ensure substance misuse information is accurate and easily accessed and understood by community
  • 1.2 Obtain further information as needed
  • 1.3 Encourage individuals to seek advice for their own circumstances
2. Assess whether individuals are misusing substances
  • 2.1 Obtain a client history and records according to organisation guidelines
  • 2.2 Use culturally appropriate and safe communication skills to undertake and record assessment of individual
  • 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 organisationguidelines
  • 3.3 Refer client to appropriate services in line with individual and community needs and organisation guidelines
  • 3.4 Monitor the follow-up plan and record outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5661 HLTAHW309B Assist with substance misuse care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEO32 HLTAHCS011 Provide support to clients experiencing alcohol and other drugs problems Unit of competency