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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
2. Apply the principles of primary health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
   • Work with an understanding of the historical and current perspectives of primary health care
   • Incorporate the theoretical concepts and information related to primary health care into day-to-day work
   • Identify contemporary issues in primary health care and examine their impact on clients and the health care environment
   • Actively participate as a member of the health care team
   • Recognise the complementary roles of other health care professionals
   • Incorporate into practice a holistic approach to client care
   • Promote and support individuality of client when implementing planned care
3. Participate in professional review and development
   • Participate in performance review according to the policies and procedures of the employing organisation
   • Apply professional, legal and ethical standards to primary health care
   • Share professional knowledge and skills with others
   • Positively promote own role within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
   • Undertake professional skill development and apply to work practices
   • Identify and participate in appropriate professional organisations
4. Work within a contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health care environment
   • Achieve work outcomes and demonstrate good time management within prescribed time frames
   • Manage resources according to health environment guidelines
   • Utilise contemporary health informatics systems to gather, collate and document data
   • Work within context of practice and within boundaries of work role
5. Effectively use critical thinking and analysis within work role
   • Identify ways to effectively apply the process of critical thinking and analysis within own work role
   • Differentiate between critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving
   • Identify and apply problem-solving processes to resolve client and workplace challenges
   • Locate, review and critically analyse topical issues identified in recent articles
6. Promote reflective practice for self and others
   • Recognise the process and benefits of reflective practice in relation to own work role
   • Model reflective practice within own role
   • Seek assistance from mentors or other professionals to support reflective practices
   • Evaluate the effectiveness of self-reflection in own role, and for others

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that the candidate has:

performed their role in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care by using each of the following on at least one occasion:

critical thinking and analysis

professional review and skills development

self-reflection and evaluation

time management and prioritisation

problem-solving using logic, analysis and sound argument

effective and culturally appropriate and safe communication skills for:

analysis and interpretation of evidence

consultation methods

decision-making techniques

team negotiation and networking

written and oral presentations.

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Knowledge Evidence

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 work role. These include knowledge of:

critical thinking processes

reflective practices, benefits and limitations

organisation standards, policies and procedures

cultural and linguistic issues for the individual Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health professional

best practice, philosophy/vision/mission statements

characteristics of critical thinking and analysis

cultural and religious considerations for primary health care

demonstrated awareness of the history and development of the role of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and practitioner

educational and career opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and practitioner

ethical guidelines including confidentiality, duty of care and public liability

patterns of primary health care (including functional, team, client assignment)

performance appraisal processes and practices

quality improvement programs and accreditation standards

role of evidence-based practice

understanding of the role and function of professional and industrial bodies relevant to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and practitioner

understanding of the role of the health care team members

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