Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Health screening and surveillance methods relevant to the area/region, including: use of equipment testing procedures interpretation and analysis of results of testing 'normal' range of results record keeping for effective follow up and management (eg. disease registers, tagging client files, computer-generated prompts) Symptoms and management of common existing and potential health problems for the community Use of a range of health management protocols and practices Effective strategies to monitor and manage identified health problems in line with community needs and sensitivities Familiarity with a range of conditions, diseases and disorders, including: child and youth health issues sexual and reproductive health problems for males and females sexually transmissible infections substance misuse rape, family violence and sexual abuse Familiarity with basic pathophysiology, disease patterns and management priorities for a range of diseases common in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, such as: cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus chronic renal disease chronic liver disease chronic obstructive lung disease major types of chronic physical, psychiatric and mental disability oral diseases Physiological and related changes associated with ageing, how they manifest physically and likely impact on clients Developmental milestones, significant health problems and immunisation policies/procedures pertaining to children in the local area / region Methods of evaluating health programs and providing feedback to health service management and the community in line with organisation and community requirements Occupational health and safety practices and procedures relevant to the work (eg. manual handling) How to contact and access available health and support services in the region |