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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:organisational policies and procedures and legislation or regulations relating to:- client confidentiality- referral, including various levels of urgency, and follow-up of clients.- mandatory reporting- notifiable communicable diseases- limits of own ability and authority- reporting procedures- documentationanatomy and physiology and associated microbiology, including the:- respiratory system - circulatory system - integumentary system - digestive system - genitourinary system - endocrine system - musculoskeletal system - nervous systempathophysiology associated with these systems, including:- chronic conditions and conditions associated with a specific body system- injuries- wounds- arthritis- inflammation- impact of alcohol and other drugspharmacology to address pathophysiology, including:- medications and forms of administration - antibiotics- analgesics- contraindications - complications- psychiatric medications- oral hypoglycaemics - insulinfeatures of chronic illness, including:- complex causality- multiple risk factors- long latency periods- a prolonged course of illness- functional impairment or disabilityspecific chronic conditions affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities, including:cardiovascular diseasediabetescancerchronic respiratory disease chronic kidney diseaseasthmaarthritisoral disease specific impacts of chronic conditions on major body organs and systemsgroups at high risk of chronic conditionsdeterminants of chronic conditions, including:- smoking- physical activity- nutrition- alcohol intake- use of illicit drugs- obesity, weight and waist circumference- unsafe sexual practices- genetic factorstreatment and management of chronic conditions, including:- working strategically with clients, family and significant others to promote self-management as far as possible- medication- surgery - regular exercise- good nutrition- cessation of smoking- cessation or moderation of alcohol use- cessation of illicit drug use- regular screenings for changes in disease presentation and detection of other diseasesreferral services National Aboriginal Health Strategycommunication strategies, including addressing specific audiences and using visual aids and body language to assist in information transactionhealth promotion strategiesresearch techniques to gather health information in specific communities, including rural and remoteorganisational policies and procedures.