Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:28 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Apply reflective practice in an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander primary health care setting

Apply reflective practice in an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander primary health care setting

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW065
State Code
WG716
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis within the role of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner or worker. This unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver 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. Apply the principles of primary health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
  • 1.1 Work with an understanding of the historical and current perspectives of primary health care
  • 1.2 Incorporate the theoretical concepts and information related to primary health care into day-to-day work
  • 1.3 Identify contemporary issues in primary health care and examine their impact on clients and the health care environment
  • 1.4 Actively participate as a member of the health care team
  • 1.5 Recognise the complementary roles of other health care professionals
  • 1.6 Incorporate into practice a holistic approach to client care
  • 1.7 Promote and support individuality of client when implementing planned care
2. Participate in professional review and development
  • 2.1 Participate in performance review according to the policies and procedures of the employing organisation
  • 2.2 Apply professional, legal and ethical standards to primary health care
  • 2.3 Share professional knowledge and skills with others
  • 2.4 Positively promote own role within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
  • 2.5 Undertake professional skill development and apply to work practices
  • 2.6 Identify and participate in appropriate professional organisations
3. Work within a contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health care environment
  • 3.1 Achieve work outcomes and demonstrate good time management within prescribed time frames
  • 3.2 Manage resources according to health environment guidelines
  • 3.3 Utilise contemporary health informatics systems to gather, collate and document data
  • 3.4 Work within context of practice and within boundaries of work role
4. Effectively use critical thinking and analysis within work role
  • 4.1 Identify ways to effectively apply the process of critical thinking and analysis within own work role
  • 4.2 Differentiate between critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving
  • 4.3 Identify and apply problem-solving processes to resolve client and workplace challenges
  • 4.4 Locate, review and critically analyse topical issues identified in recent articles
5. Promote reflective practice for self and others
  • 5.1 Recognise the process and benefits of reflective practice in relation to own work role
  • 5.2 Model reflective practice within own role
  • 5.3 Seek assistance from mentors or other professionals to support reflective practices
  • 5.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of self-reflection in own role, and for others
No information
No information