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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Seek out and apply traditional, alternative and scientific information
  2. Implement reflective learning practices
  3. Contribute to the development of professional practices
  4. Critically evaluate specific research

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

Knowledge of research strategies

Knowledge of research techniques

Knowledge of recent issues and events affecting the industry

Knowledge of research issues and their application

Knowledge of statistical analysis

Knowledge of relevant reference works

Knowledge of professional development activities available

Knowledge of the historical theoretical and philosophical aspects of the field of practice

Knowledge of time management strategies

Knowledge of own personal and professional strengths and weaknesses

Essential skills

Ability to

Participate in professional development activities listed in the range of variables

Identify and communicate research findings with others

Collect organise and analyse research data

Demonstrate report writing skills

Demonstrate presentation skills

Demonstrate competence in communicating industry specific information

Write reports

Demonstrate literacy numeracy and computer skills

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

Observation of performance in the workplace or a simulated workplace defined as a supervised clinic is essential for assessment of this unit

Assessment may contain both theoretical and practical components and examples covering a range of clinical situations

Evidence is required of both knowledge and skills application The assessee must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

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

Assessment of sole practitioners must include a range of clinical situations and different client groups covering at minimum age culture and gender

Assessment of sole practitioners must consider their unique workplace context including

Interaction with others in the broader professional community as part of the sole practitioners workplace

Scope of practice as detailed in the qualification and component competency units

Holisticintegrated assessment including Working within the practice framework Performing a health assessment Assessing the client Planning treatment Providing treatment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Resources essential for assessment include

An appropriately stocked and equipped clinic or simulated clinic environment

Relevant texts or medical manuals

Documented process to enable the access and interpretation of uptodate information

Relevant assessment instruments

Appropriate assessment environment

Skilled assessors

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place and practical demonstration

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

Explanations for techniques

Research work

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


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.

Professional development activities may include:

Articles, public presentations, interviews and other communications

Attendance at lectures or other education activities

Participation in research projects

Participation in provings

Attendance at association meetings

Subscription to professional journals

Clinic supervision

Provision of or participation in training

Study, distance-based learning

Mentoring

Monitored may refer to:

Feedback from colleagues

Accreditation to professional associations

Peer discussions

Workplace assessments

Supervisory feedback

Assessment of clinic results

Client surveys

Monitoring of client attendance and business success

Research strategies include:

Selecting and defining hypotheses according to standard research practice

Case history

Surveys and questionnaires

Participant recruitment

Recognised research techniques

Research validation, peer review, reputability

Research requirements may include:

Designing and making available material and other aids needed to conduct research eg questionnaires

Identifying all relevant information sources

Arranging times and places for collection of information

Collecting and storing information

Maintaining confidentiality where appropriate

Report research includes:

Presenting research, methodology and findings to industry peers

Providing analysis of the data, issues and needs arising during research

Providing an analysis of methodology used