Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAHA005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAHA005 - Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support individuals or a group of individuals participating in group physiotherapy programs designed to restore optimum movement and functional independence. This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of an allied health professional.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

All aspects of the performance evidence must have been demonstrated using simulation prior to being demonstrated in a therapeutic workplace under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect, remote) as determined by the physiotherapist and/or occupational therapist.

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including individualised plans and any relevant equipment outlined in the plan

modelling of industry operating conditions and contingencies, including provision of services to real people

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Prepare for mobility and movement program
  • Interpret program requirements and confirm against the prescribed information provided by the physiotherapist
  • Determine the client’s availability, according to the organisation’s protocols
  • Gather necessary equipment for the mobility and movement program
  • Prepare the setting for the mobility and movement program
  • Obtain consent from the client before commencing the mobility and movement program
       
Element: Conduct mobility and movement programs to restore optimum movement
  • Assist with exercise program according to the instruction of treating physiotherapist
  • Confirm client’s understanding of exercise program based on treatment plan prepared by the physiotherapist
  • Guide the client to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan
  • Provide the client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills
  • Encourage the client to take advantage of planned and unplanned opportunities to integrate skills developed within the program into normal daily activities
  • Provide feedback to the client to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the exercise program
  • Monitor the client during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan
  • Identify the need for modifications to the exercise program and report to the treating physiotherapist
  • Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisation guidelines and report to the treating physiotherapist
  • Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the program or treatment according to relevant protocols and guidelines and report to the treating physiotherapist
       
Element: Comply with supervisory requirements
  • Provide client progress feedback to the treating physiotherapist
  • Identify and manage client adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program, and report to the physiotherapist in a timely manner
  • Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner
  • Implement variations to the exercise program according to the advice of the treating physiotherapist
       
Element: Clean and store equipment
  • Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols
  • Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols
  • Report equipment faults to the appropriate person(s)
  • Label or tag equipment faults, where possible remove from use if unsafe or not working and inform staff in line with organisation procedures
       
Element: Report and document information
  • Identify and note any difficulty the client experiences completing the therapy programs and interventions and report to the allied health professional in a timely manner
  • Identify and manage client adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program and report to the allied health professional in a timely manner
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for mobility and movement program

1.1 Interpret program requirements and confirm against the prescribed information provided by the physiotherapist

1.2 Determine the client’s availability, according to the organisation’s protocols

1.3 Gather necessary equipment for the mobility and movement program

1.4 Prepare the setting for the mobility and movement program

1.5 Obtain consent from the client before commencing the mobility and movement program

2. Conduct mobility and movement programs to restore optimum movement

2.1 Assist with exercise program according to the instruction of treating physiotherapist

2.2 Confirm client’s understanding of exercise program based on treatment plan prepared by the physiotherapist

2.3 Guide the client to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan

2.4 Provide the client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills

2.5 Encourage the client to take advantage of planned and unplanned opportunities to integrate skills developed within the program into normal daily activities

2.6 Provide feedback to the client to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the exercise program

2.7 Monitor the client during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan

2.8 Identify the need for modifications to the exercise program and report to the treating physiotherapist

2.9 Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisation guidelines and report to the treating physiotherapist

2.10 Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the program or treatment according to relevant protocols and guidelines and report to the treating physiotherapist

3. Comply with supervisory requirements

3.1 Provide client progress feedback to the treating physiotherapist

3.2 Identify and manage client adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program, and report to the physiotherapist in a timely manner

3.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner

3.4 Implement variations to the exercise program according to the advice of the treating physiotherapist

4. Clean and store equipment

4.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols

4.2 Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols

4.3 Report equipment faults to the appropriate person(s)

4.4 Label or tag equipment faults, where possible remove from use if unsafe or not working and inform staff in line with organisation procedures

5. Report and document information

5.1 Document information about the program according to the organisation’s protocols and reporting requirement

5.2 Use appropriate terminology to document client response, outcomes and identified problems related to the program

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:

worked with 3 clients with specific mobility requirements, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of work

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

the physiological effects and benefits of active functional exercise

principles of biomechanics, including:

mass

force

speed

acceleration

work

energy

power

strength

momentum

force arm

resistance arm

axis of rotation

cam

pulley

basic musculoskeletal anatomy, including:

joint types and function

major bones

major muscles

major joints

basic anatomy and physiology

anatomical terminology, including:

flexion

extension

rotation

abduction

adduction

circumduction

inversion

eversion

pronation

supination

horizontal flexion

horizontal extension

therapeutic exercise principles

principles of exercise program design, including:

FITT formula – frequency, intensity, time, type

program phases – preparation, conditioning, recovery, adaptation

program types – sets and repetitions, circuit, single set to failure, matrix

concepts and procedures for stepping down treatment or intervention when client becomes distressed, in pain or wishes to stop

weight bearing and post fracture implications

conditions affecting mobility

risks for decreased mobility

the psychological effects of disability due to injury or disease and strategies used to cope with this

the signs of adverse reaction to different programs and treatment

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) guidelines

legal and ethical considerations relevant to allied health, including:

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

duty of care

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations of own role and other allied health team members and nursing, medical and other personnel

work health and safety (WHS):

especially how it relates to implementing physiotherapy mobility and movement programs

manual handling including identification and control of manual task risk factors

organisation policy and procedures in relation to:

infection control as it relates to the allied health assistant’s role in implementing physiotherapy mobility and movement programs

other specific organisation policies or procedures, including supervisory and reporting protocols

factors that facilitate an effective and collaborative working relationship

record keeping practices and procedures in relation to diagnostic and therapeutic programs/treatments

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for mobility and movement program

1.1 Interpret program requirements and confirm against the prescribed information provided by the physiotherapist

1.2 Determine the client’s availability, according to the organisation’s protocols

1.3 Gather necessary equipment for the mobility and movement program

1.4 Prepare the setting for the mobility and movement program

1.5 Obtain consent from the client before commencing the mobility and movement program

2. Conduct mobility and movement programs to restore optimum movement

2.1 Assist with exercise program according to the instruction of treating physiotherapist

2.2 Confirm client’s understanding of exercise program based on treatment plan prepared by the physiotherapist

2.3 Guide the client to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan

2.4 Provide the client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills

2.5 Encourage the client to take advantage of planned and unplanned opportunities to integrate skills developed within the program into normal daily activities

2.6 Provide feedback to the client to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the exercise program

2.7 Monitor the client during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan

2.8 Identify the need for modifications to the exercise program and report to the treating physiotherapist

2.9 Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisation guidelines and report to the treating physiotherapist

2.10 Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the program or treatment according to relevant protocols and guidelines and report to the treating physiotherapist

3. Comply with supervisory requirements

3.1 Provide client progress feedback to the treating physiotherapist

3.2 Identify and manage client adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program, and report to the physiotherapist in a timely manner

3.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner

3.4 Implement variations to the exercise program according to the advice of the treating physiotherapist

4. Clean and store equipment

4.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols

4.2 Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols

4.3 Report equipment faults to the appropriate person(s)

4.4 Label or tag equipment faults, where possible remove from use if unsafe or not working and inform staff in line with organisation procedures

5. Report and document information

5.1 Document information about the program according to the organisation’s protocols and reporting requirement

5.2 Use appropriate terminology to document client response, outcomes and identified problems related to the program

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Interpret program requirements and confirm against the prescribed information provided by the physiotherapist 
Determine the client’s availability, according to the organisation’s protocols 
Gather necessary equipment for the mobility and movement program 
Prepare the setting for the mobility and movement program 
Obtain consent from the client before commencing the mobility and movement program 
Assist with exercise program according to the instruction of treating physiotherapist 
Confirm client’s understanding of exercise program based on treatment plan prepared by the physiotherapist 
Guide the client to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan 
Provide the client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills 
Encourage the client to take advantage of planned and unplanned opportunities to integrate skills developed within the program into normal daily activities 
Provide feedback to the client to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the exercise program 
Monitor the client during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan 
Identify the need for modifications to the exercise program and report to the treating physiotherapist 
Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisation guidelines and report to the treating physiotherapist 
Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the program or treatment according to relevant protocols and guidelines and report to the treating physiotherapist 
Provide client progress feedback to the treating physiotherapist 
Identify and manage client adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program, and report to the physiotherapist in a timely manner 
Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner 
Implement variations to the exercise program according to the advice of the treating physiotherapist 
Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols 
Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols 
Report equipment faults to the appropriate person(s) 
Label or tag equipment faults, where possible remove from use if unsafe or not working and inform staff in line with organisation procedures 
Identify and note any difficulty the client experiences completing the therapy programs and interventions and report to the allied health professional in a timely manner 
Identify and manage client adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program and report to the allied health professional in a timely manner 

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