Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
HLTAH405B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with podiatric procedures
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | HLTAH405B - Assist with podiatric procedures |
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Description | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with procedures performed by the podiatristProcedures may include surgical procedures of the skin and nails; preparation, modification and repair of orthotic devices and footwear | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | The application of knowledge and skills described in this competency unit may relate to functions such as assisting in podiatry surgery and/or the preparation/modification/repair of orthotic devices and footwearThese functions are to be performed in accordance with the directions of a podiatrist or podiatric surgeonWork performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputsAllied Health Assistants operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and under supervision of an Allied Health ProfessionalFor training and assessment pathways, experience in workplace application of the skills and knowledge identified in this competency unit should be provided as required to support allied health professions | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Pre-requisite unitsThis unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite units:HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care contextHLTCSD305C Assist with client movementHLTAH301B Assist with an allied health programHLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for the surgical podiatry procedure |
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Element: Assist with the surgical podiatry procedure |
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Element: Assist with templating for manufacture of orthotic devices |
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Element: Assist with modification to orthoses and footwear |
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Element: Assist with support and advice to clients in the selection of footwear |
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Element: Clean, sterilise and store equipment |
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Element: Document client information |
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Element: Comply with supervisory requirements |
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