Assessor Resource
PUADEFPH014A
Investigate and control outbreak of disease
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The application of this unit in the workplace includes initiating an investigation within an organisation including gathering data through interview, and inspecting, sampling and analysing that information to draw conclusions to classify the disease. It also includes identifying and implementing immediate and long-term control measures to prevent the re-occurrence of disease outbreak.
This function may be performed in collaboration with other health service personnel and may be initiated and led by a medical officer.
This unit of competency is applicable to preventive medicine technical officers. This function is limited to the performance of tasks in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
This unit covers the competency required to investigate and control outbreak of disease within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
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