Unit of competency Outline
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Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAP301B
HLTAP301B
State Code
D5761
D5761
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to recognise body systems and their components and to identify and refer alterations associated with the functioning of the human body in the context of health care work
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply knowledge of the basic structure of the healthy human body
- 1.1 Use accepted health terminology to describe the normal structure, function and location of the major body systems
- 1.2 Apply a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of maintaining a healthy body
- 1.3 Work with knowledge of the major components of each body system and their location in relation to other structures
2. Apply basic knowledge of factors that support healthy functioning of the body
- 2.1 Work with a basic understanding of how to maintain the whole body in an overall state of health
- 2.2 Work with a basic understanding of the relationships between body systems required to support healthy functioning
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Major body systems include:
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Musculo-skeletal system
Endocrine system
Nervous system
Digestive system
Urinary system
Reproductive system
Integumentary system
Lymphatic system
The special senses - smell, taste, vision, equilibrium and hearing
Processes, conditions and resources required by the body to support healthy functioning may include but are not limited to:
Body regulation including
maintenance of body temperature
body fluids (including e.g. absorption of water from digestive system, loss of water through skin, distribution of water by cardiovascular system)
elimination of wastes from the body
maintenance of blood pressure
Protection from infection
Physical activity - active and passive
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.
Major body systems include:
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Musculo-skeletal system
Endocrine system
Nervous system
Digestive system
Urinary system
Reproductive system
Integumentary system
Lymphatic system
The special senses - smell, taste, vision, equilibrium and hearing
Processes, conditions and resources required by the body to support healthy functioning may include but are not limited to:
Body regulation including
maintenance of body temperature
body fluids (including e.g. absorption of water from digestive system, loss of water through skin, distribution of water by cardiovascular system)
elimination of wastes from the body
maintenance of blood pressure
Protection from infection
Physical activity - active and passive
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
Evidence must demonstrate the individual's ability to apply their knowledge within the requirements of an identified modality of health care or support services to a specific age group
Consistency of application of knowledge should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace applications relevant to an identified work role
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 should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible.
Where, for reasons of safety, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources for assessment may include access to materials and space as required to demonstrate competence, such as:
anatomical models, charts and/or diagrams
relevant technology - internet and CD-ROM
workplace or simulated work environment
Method of assessment:
Assessment must include questioning (verbal and written) to address Essential Knowledge as outlined in this unit
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:
Evidence must demonstrate the individual's ability to apply their knowledge within the requirements of an identified modality of health care or support services to a specific age group
Consistency of application of knowledge should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace applications relevant to an identified work role
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 should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible.
Where, for reasons of safety, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources for assessment may include access to materials and space as required to demonstrate competence, such as:
anatomical models, charts and/or diagrams
relevant technology - internet and CD-ROM
workplace or simulated work environment
Method of assessment:
Assessment must include questioning (verbal and written) to address Essential Knowledge as outlined in this unit
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9069 | HLTAP301A | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVB19 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Unit of competency |