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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes
  2. Provide relevant information to clients
  3. Prepare for therapy session
  4. Provide assistance with therapy session
  5. Use therapy equipment correctly and safely
  6. Feedback appropriate therapy information to supervising allied health professional
  7. Assist in the design and construction of simple therapy materials and equipment
  8. Complete required administrative duties
  9. Work with a primary health care approach

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

client individualised plans, goals and limitations of therapy

roles, responsibilities and limitations of self and other allied health team members including nursing, medical and other personnel

therapy tasks and programs associated with particular client population

how to assess client readiness for therapy and whether there are changes that might affect the appropriateness of the prescribed therapy

allied health resources available for client population

appropriate use of allied health equipment and resources

organisation policy and procedures in relation to:

infection control

work health and safety:

manual handling, including identification and control of manual task risk factors

other specific organisation procedures, including supervisory and reporting protocols

differences between occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology and related therapy techniques

basic human behaviour and social and interpersonal behaviour

concepts of holistic health as wellbeing, rather than focusing on disease or its absence

determinants of health, including:

housing

education

nutrition

communication