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Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women

Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW414B
State Code
D5676
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the competencies required to conduct health promotion related to sexual and reproductive health for women as part of primary health care services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communitiesSpecific advice provided may be limited by close supervision or established guidelines in line with community needs and health provider guidelines
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Promote healthy sexual practices
  • 1.1 Consider identified community and individual client needs in determining priorities and potential areas to be addressed by the promotion
  • 1.2 Discuss influences that shape sexuality in current and historical contexts
  • 1.3 Provide information on sexual and reproductive health to address identified individual and community needs
  • 1.4 Explain methods of contraception within a cultural context
  • 1.5 Discuss sexual practices and attitudes in relation to their impact on sexual and reproductive health and emotional well-being
  • 1.6 Provide advice relating to maintaining sexual and reproductive health in line with community needs and organisational guidelines
2. Identify and discuss sexual health problems
  • 2.1 Explain risk factors and indicators of sexually transmitted diseases
  • 2.2 Identify and explain methods of basic management for sexually transmitted diseases
  • 2.3 Prepare and present HIV/AIDS information within an STD context at a community level
  • 2.4 Explain principles and procedures of HIV/AIDS testing and provide information as required
  • 2.5 Explain interventions to address issues relating to sexually transmitted diseases in the community as required
  • 2.6 Provide advice about sexual and reproductive health issues in line with community needs and organisational guidelines
  • 2.7 Provide information about resources available in the community and state in relation to addressing sexual and reproductive health issues
  • 2.8 Make appropriate referrals to address identified STDs, HIV and sexual and reproductive health issues
  • 2.9 Maintain confidentiality to reflect community and organisation guidelines and in line with notification requirements
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG678 HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women Unit of competency
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