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

Essential knowledge

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

Contemporary health and illness issues

Describe the factors that affect health

Discuss the preventative approaches in health care

Explain the principles of health promotion

Factors influencing lifestyle choices personal coping mechanisms primary health care principles

Health promotion strategies

Healthy lifestyle strategies

Risk factors to health

Strategies for positive health outcomes

Terminology associated with health promotion health education and positive health living

Understanding when education is appropriate and what to include

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 the ability to

Apply professional standards of practice

ANMC code of conduct

ANMC code of ethics

ANMC national EnrolledDivision nurse competency standards

stateterritory Nurse Regulatory Nurses Act

stateterritory Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Authority standards of practice

scope of nursing practice decision making framework

Demonstrate a professional approach to health education use of communication skills knowledge of health systems and disease processes

Use interpersonal skills including working with others using sensitivity when dealing with people and relating to persons from differing cultural social and religious backgrounds

Use oral communication skills language competence required to fulfil job roles as specified by the organisationservice including

interviewing techniques

asking questions

active listening

asking for clarification

Use written communication skills literacy competence required to fulfil job roles as specified by organisationservice using a level of skill ranging from reading and understanding client documentation to completion of written reports

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of performance in a work context is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations and should occur on more than one occasion and be assessed by a registered nurse

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the clinical workplace or in a simulated clinical work environment and under the normal range of clinical environment conditions

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

Method of assessment

Observation in the workplace

Written assignmentsprojects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Questioning verbal or written

Role playsimulation

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

Current health issues may include:

Factors affecting health may include:

Principles of health promotion must include:

Health promotion strategies may include:

Positive lifestyle choices could include:

Lifestyle diversity may include:

Health teaching could include:

Client education strategies may include:

Risk factors may include: