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Elements and Performance Criteria

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 knowledge of

How to evaluate the user environment and the importance and methods of making the environment safe for use of the assistive device

Principles associated with fitting and using specific devices or where to access information relating to the range of assistive devices associated systems and purpose

How to fit test and adjust assistive devices to meet individual needs including the range of measurements required to prepare a specification for modification or adjustment to the original prescription

The principles of movement mobility posture management and special seating including an understanding of balance and gait

Organisation procedures in relation to assistive devices including repairs ordering specific assistive device and modifications

The range associated systems and purpose of assistive devices

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 signs of adverse reaction to different programs and treatment

Relevant National and StateTerritory legislation guidelines and reporting requirements

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 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

Basic knowledge and understanding of equipment used to support clients with disability illness and injury

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Fit test and adjust a range of assistive devices

Educate client in the use of assistive devices

Identify and manage environment to maximise safe use of an assistive device

Identify and report adverse effects

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

Communicate effectively with clients in a therapeutictreatment relationship

Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers

Work effectively with noncompliant clients

Apply 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 be completed in the workplace Relevant guidelines standards and procedures Resources essential for assessment include Clients with assistive device requirements Assistive devices Documentation Supervisory allied health professional

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 Clinical skills involving direct client care are to be assessed initially in a simulated clinical setting 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

Assistive device use may include:	Positioning eg soft wedges, adjustable beds Sitting eg riser recliner chairs Bathing eg hand rails, bath seats, walk in showers, hoists Mobility, both inside and outside the setting eg walking sticks, walking frames, crutches, ramps, motorised scooters, specially adapted vehicles, wheelchairs (manual and electric) Other everyday functions eg special cutlery, adapted can openers, tap attachments, bed tables, adapted shoe horns etc

Clients may include:	Adults Children and young people Older people People with communication difficulties

Information may include::	Client care plan Hydrotherapy session plan Client treatment plan Allied health professional instructions Client record Checklists Case notes Other forms according to procedures of the organisation

Client needs and abilities may include:	Co-morbidity Cultural needs Cardiac risk stratification Joint or muscle weakness Orthopaedic conditions Developmental status Mental health status Cognitive ability

User environment may include, but is not limited to:	Hospital Home School Work place Residential care facility

Education may include:	Demonstration Facilitation Observation Explanation