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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:epidemiology and pathophysiology including:- common signs and symptoms that aid early detection of cancer - how cancer is detected and treated - the basic definition of cancer and how cancer multiplies and spreads (i.e. the ‘weed’ analogy)- the outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and why outcomes are generally worse for them than other Australians- the statistical incidence of the main cancers affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including the common cancers affecting men and womenprevention and risk factors such as: - how the social determinants of health affect wellbeing in relation to family, community and culture- an understanding that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face a much higher burden of tobacco-related cancers than other people in the community- ways to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer, including lifestyle-associated risk factors, such as smoking, alcohol, physical inactivity, overweight, obesity, poor diet, overexposure to sunlight, unsafe sex, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human papillomavirus (HPV) and the role of vaccinationsscreening and early detection, including: - factors that influence an individual’s decision to participate in screening programs relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities- benefits of early diagnosis- national screening programs available - locations of where treatment options and support services are available - the importance of patient choices (including the engagement of traditional healers and adherence to religious belief systems)support during the cancer journey such as: - the emotional and psychosocial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment - ways to access Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and other agencies and networks coordinating care for clients and their families who have experienced cancer- ways to access referral agencies and other resources - ways to communicate with clients and families during the emotional and psychosocial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatmentfollow-up care, including:- mechanisms for ensuring clients attend local health services for regular check-ups- support mechanisms to manage physical and psychosocial care upon client’s return homepalliation, including:- methods of managing the psychosocial aspects of symptoms and pain- pain management methods and advanced symptoms management for people with terminal cancer- ways to judge the appropriate time and to use culturally sensitive language to talk about the principles and philosophy of palliative care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleadministration and quality control, incorporating:- the use of client information systems and recall functions to follow-up clients- ways to enable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to provide feedback on cancer programs in the local health services where they are employed, to management and communitymethods that are patient-choice led and individualised to cultural values of people under treatment:- whereby multidisciplinary team principles and practices (including supportive care needs) are identified before treatment starts- including common forms of treatment, such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, non-active and traditional healing.