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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for the delivery of a treatment program
  2. Conduct physiotherapy treatment and interventions
  3. Clean and store equipment
  4. Report and document information
  5. Comply with supervisory requirements

Required Skills

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

A working knowledge of the rationale and processes for different programs and treatments

A working understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the lungs

A working knowledge of the basic reaction to pain within the body

A working knowledge of the signs of adverse reactions to different programs and treatments

A working understanding of the psychological effects of disability due to injury or disease and strategies used to cope with this

A working understanding of the dangers of electrotherapeutical modalities and the risks involved to client and staff in the vicinity of such apparatus

Relevant National and StateTerritory legislation and guidelines including Australian Physiotherapy Association APA Guidelines

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

A working knowledge of factors that facilitate an effective and collaborative working relationship

A working knowledge of the equipment and materials used in different programs and treatments

A working knowledge of the monitoring requirements for different programs and treatments

A working knowledge of record keeping practices and procedures in relation to diagnostic and therapeutic programstreatments

OHS policies and procedures that relate to the allied health assistants role in implementing physiotherapy mobility and movement programs

Infection control policies and procedures that relate to the allied health assistants role in implementing physiotherapy mobility and movement programs

Supervisory and reporting protocols of the organisation

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Complete electrotherapy support and respiratory support

Apply understanding of the danger of adverse events occurring with electrotherapy treatments

Use procedures to move and position clients in a safe manner

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

Work under direct and indirect supervision

Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Report back changes in client performance

Communicate effectively with clients in a therapeutictreatment relationship

Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers

Work effectively with noncompliant clients

Use skills in time management personal organisation and establishing priorities

Evidence Required

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

Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit

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 demonstrated workplace application

Relevant guidelines standards and procedures

Resources essential for assessment include

Clients with therapeutic needs

Equipment

Documentation

Supervisory physiotherapist

Method of assessment

Observation of some applications in the work place as is appropriatepossible

Written assignmentsprojects or questioning should be used to assess knowledge

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated setting eg laboratory If successful a second assessment is to be conducted during workplace application under direct supervision


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.

Supervision refers to:

Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position

The nature of supervision is flexible and may be conducted by various means including:

in person and

through use of electronic communications media such as telephone or video conferencing, where necessary

Frequency of supervision will be determined by factors such as:

the task maturity of the person in that position or clinical placement

the need to review and assess client conditions and progress in order to establish or alter treatment plans in case of students and assistants

the need to correct and develop non clinical aspects such as time management, organisation requirements, communication skills, and other factors supporting the provision of clinical care and working within a team

A person under supervision does not require direct (immediate) and continuous personal interaction, but the method and frequency will be determined by factors outlined above

Clients may include:

Adults

Children and young people

Older people

People with communication difficulties

Settings may include:

Hospitals

Community health services

Private practice

Client homes

Aged care residential settings

Information may include:

Client care plan

Exercise plan

Client treatment plan

Physiotherapist instructions

Client record

Checklists

Case notes

Other forms according to procedures of the organisation

Treatments may include:

Pain and comfort management

Respiratory care

Control of oedema

Clinical standards, guidelines, policies and procedures may include:

Clinical standards (state and national)

Industry professional bodies

Industry standards (state and national) and associated legislative requirements

Organisation policy directives

Privacy Act

Relevant Australian Standards

Physiotherapy Registration Acts (State based)

Client compliance refers to:

Ability to follow instructions or suggestions

Willingness to follow instructions or suggestions

Cognitive decline