This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

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

Relevant organisation policies and procedures

Client care plans goals and limitations of therapy

Roles responsibilities and limitations of self and other allied health team members and nursing medical and other personnel

Therapy tasksprograms associated with particular client population

Contraindications for therapies

Community and government resources for client population

Allied health resources available for client population

Appropriate use of allied health equipment and resources

OHS policy and procedures

Infection control policy and procedures

Basic therapy techniques particular to relevant allied health profession

Knowledge of differences between occupational therapy physiotherapy and speech pathology

Basic knowledge of human behaviour and socialinterpersonal behaviour

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Work within roles and responsibilities of the relevant allied health service

Comply with relevant policies protocols guidelines and procedures of the organisation

Follow instructions effectively

Complete set instructions effectively and efficiently

Request clarificationfeedback appropriately

Work effectively as part of a team andor working effectively without the AHP being present where appropriate

Keep legible and logical documentation and relays information

Use correctly and safely assigned therapy equipment

In addition the candidate must be able 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 the ability to

Communicate effectively with other team members and understand their various roles

Assist with basic therapy techniques

Apply skills in time management personal organisation and establishing priorities

Work under direct supervision

Use effective interpersonal people skills

Analyse activities break down activities into component parts

Use initiative

Assist with manual handling and client movement

Respond appropriately to difficult or challenging behaviour

Use problem solving skills as required

Display empathy with client and relatives

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Where for reasons of safety space or access to equipment and resources assessment takes place away from the workplace the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

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 andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must include evidence of workplace performance

Relevant guidelines standards and procedures

Resources essential for assessment include

Other organisation policies and procedures

Duties statements andor job descriptions

Documentation

Equipment

Infection control procedures

Workplace health and safety guidelines

Method of assessment

Observation of some applications in the work place as is appropriatepossible

Written assignmentsprojects

Questioning

Supervision refers to:

Clients may include:

Client services may include interaction with:

Allied health services may include:

Confidentiality policies may include:

Workplace settings may include:

Allied health equipment may include:

Occupational therapy equipment may include:

Speech pathology equipment may include:

Allied health professional instructions may be:

Assistance with therapy tasks may be:

Relevant sources of information may be:

Information passed on to appropriate allied health professional must be as:

Recording of appointments may include but is not limited to: