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

HLTAHA013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide support in dysphagia management

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAHA013 - Provide support in dysphagia management
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist a speech pathologist to support clients participating in therapy programs to improve swallowing and/or to maintain independence in the management of dysphagia.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.
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 support of treatment and monitoring programs to promote safe swallowing and eating
  • Obtain information about requirements from the speech pathologist
  • Determine need for interpreter where required
  • Confer with speech pathologist about any ambiguities or requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation
       
Element: Deliver therapeutic program under supervision of speech pathologist
  • Obtain consent from the individual client, or a third party where the individual is not in a position to provide this consent independently, before commencing the program
  • Confirm client/carer’s understanding of requirements of the therapeutic program
  • Provide mealtime assistance to client, under instruction of speech pathologist, including the reinforcement of positioning and strategies to support safe swallowing and maximum level of independence of eating and drinking
  • Prepare texture modified foods and fluids as determined by the speech pathologist and in accordance with the food safety program of the organisation
  • Provide the client with relevant information and advice, as instructed by the speech pathologist, at a level and pace appropriate to the client’s level of understanding, culture and background, preferred way of communication and need
  • Refer questions outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation to speech pathologist and/or relevant member of health care team
  • Provide client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practise existing and newly developed skills
  • Provide set up and support of the client during assessment of swallowing, performed by speech pathologist
  • Carry out supplementary treatment programs as instructed by the speech pathologist
  • Identify adverse reactions/events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework
       
Element: Monitor client’s management of dysphagia in consultation with speech pathologist and care team
  • Work with the speech pathologist, care team and the individual to identify and record areas of positive progress and success and specific difficulties arising
  • Reinforce constructive feedback and advice provided by the care team about the client’s approach and ability to manage their dysphagia
  • Support and encourage client to maintain and enhance their efforts to manage dysphagia
  • Reinforce the benefits of continuing to practice and develop skills and knowledge for dysphagia management
  • Identify adverse reactions and/or events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework
       
Element: Comply with supervisory requirements
  • Refer to speech pathologist when additional input from health professional is required
  • Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge
  • Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program
  • Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol
       
Element: Document client information
  • Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the treatment program in line with organisation requirements
  • Provide accurate and prompt feedback to the speech pathologist and client’s care team to support future planning
  • Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic exercise program
       
Element: Monitor client’s management of dysphagia in consultation with speech pathologist and care team
  • Work with the speech pathologist, care team and the individual to identify and record areas of positive progress and success and specific difficulties arising
  • Reinforce constructive feedback and advice provided by the care team about the client’s approach and ability to manage their dysphagia
  • Support and encourage client to maintain and enhance their efforts to manage dysphagia
  • Reinforce the benefits of continuing to practice and develop skills and knowledge for dysphagia management
  • Identify adverse reactions and/or events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework
       


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 support of treatment and monitoring programs to promote safe swallowing and eating

1.1 Obtain information about requirements from the speech pathologist

1.2 Determine need for interpreter where required

1.3 Confer with speech pathologist about any ambiguities or requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation

2. Deliver therapeutic program under supervision of speech pathologist

2.1 Obtain consent from the individual client, or a third party where the individual is not in a position to provide this consent independently, before commencing the program

2.2 Confirm client/carer’s understanding of requirements of the therapeutic program

2.3 Provide mealtime assistance to client, under instruction of speech pathologist, including the reinforcement of positioning and strategies to support safe swallowing and maximum level of independence of eating and drinking

2.4 Prepare texture modified foods and fluids as determined by the speech pathologist and in accordance with the food safety program of the organisation

2.5 Provide the client with relevant information and advice, as instructed by the speech pathologist, at a level and pace appropriate to the client’s level of understanding, culture and background, preferred way of communication and need

2.6 Refer questions outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation to speech pathologist and/or relevant member of health care team

2.7 Provide client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practise existing and newly developed skills

2.8 Provide set up and support of the client during assessment of swallowing, performed by speech pathologist

2.9 Carry out supplementary treatment programs
as instructed by the speech pathologist

2.10 Identify adverse reactions/events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework

3. Monitor client’s management of dysphagia in consultation with speech pathologist and care team

3.1 Work with the speech pathologist, care team and the individual to identify and record areas of positive progress and success and specific difficulties arising

3.2 Reinforce constructive feedback and advice provided by the care team about the client’s approach and ability to manage their dysphagia

3.3 Support and encourage client to maintain and enhance their efforts to manage dysphagia

3.4 Reinforce the benefits of continuing to practice and develop skills and knowledge for dysphagia management

3.5 Identify adverse reactions and/or events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework

4. Comply with supervisory requirements

4.1 Refer to speech pathologist when additional input from health professional is required

4.2 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge

4.3 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program

4.4 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol

5. Document client information

5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the treatment program in line with organisation requirements

5.2 Provide accurate and prompt feedback to the speech pathologist and client’s care team to support future planning

5.3 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic exercise program


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare for support of treatment and monitoring programs to promote safe swallowing and eating

1.1 Obtain information about requirements from the speech pathologist

1.2 Determine need for interpreter where required

1.3 Confer with speech pathologist about any ambiguities or requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation

2. Deliver therapeutic program under supervision of speech pathologist

2.1 Obtain consent from the individual client, or a third party where the individual is not in a position to provide this consent independently, before commencing the program

2.2 Confirm client/carer’s understanding of requirements of the therapeutic program

2.3 Provide mealtime assistance to client, under instruction of speech pathologist, including the reinforcement of positioning and strategies to support safe swallowing and maximum level of independence of eating and drinking

2.4 Prepare texture modified foods and fluids as determined by the speech pathologist and in accordance with the food safety program of the organisation

2.5 Provide the client with relevant information and advice, as instructed by the speech pathologist, at a level and pace appropriate to the client’s level of understanding, culture and background, preferred way of communication and need

2.6 Refer questions outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation to speech pathologist and/or relevant member of health care team

2.7 Provide client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practise existing and newly developed skills

2.8 Provide set up and support of the client during assessment of swallowing, performed by speech pathologist

2.9 Carry out supplementary treatment programs
as instructed by the speech pathologist

2.10 Identify adverse reactions/events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework

3. Monitor client’s management of dysphagia in consultation with speech pathologist and care team

3.1 Work with the speech pathologist, care team and the individual to identify and record areas of positive progress and success and specific difficulties arising

3.2 Reinforce constructive feedback and advice provided by the care team about the client’s approach and ability to manage their dysphagia

3.3 Support and encourage client to maintain and enhance their efforts to manage dysphagia

3.4 Reinforce the benefits of continuing to practice and develop skills and knowledge for dysphagia management

3.5 Identify adverse reactions and/or events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework

4. Comply with supervisory requirements

4.1 Refer to speech pathologist when additional input from health professional is required

4.2 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge

4.3 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program

4.4 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol

5. Document client information

5.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the treatment program in line with organisation requirements

5.2 Provide accurate and prompt feedback to the speech pathologist and client’s care team to support future planning

5.3 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic exercise 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
 
Obtain information about requirements from the speech pathologist 
Determine need for interpreter where required 
Confer with speech pathologist about any ambiguities or requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation 
Obtain consent from the individual client, or a third party where the individual is not in a position to provide this consent independently, before commencing the program 
Confirm client/carer’s understanding of requirements of the therapeutic program 
Provide mealtime assistance to client, under instruction of speech pathologist, including the reinforcement of positioning and strategies to support safe swallowing and maximum level of independence of eating and drinking 
Prepare texture modified foods and fluids as determined by the speech pathologist and in accordance with the food safety program of the organisation 
Provide the client with relevant information and advice, as instructed by the speech pathologist, at a level and pace appropriate to the client’s level of understanding, culture and background, preferred way of communication and need 
Refer questions outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation to speech pathologist and/or relevant member of health care team 
Provide client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practise existing and newly developed skills 
Provide set up and support of the client during assessment of swallowing, performed by speech pathologist 
Carry out supplementary treatment programs as instructed by the speech pathologist 
Identify adverse reactions/events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework 
Work with the speech pathologist, care team and the individual to identify and record areas of positive progress and success and specific difficulties arising 
Reinforce constructive feedback and advice provided by the care team about the client’s approach and ability to manage their dysphagia 
Support and encourage client to maintain and enhance their efforts to manage dysphagia 
Reinforce the benefits of continuing to practice and develop skills and knowledge for dysphagia management 
Identify adverse reactions and/or events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework 
Refer to speech pathologist when additional input from health professional is required 
Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge 
Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program 
Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol 
Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the treatment program in line with organisation requirements 
Provide accurate and prompt feedback to the speech pathologist and client’s care team to support future planning 
Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic exercise program 
Work with the speech pathologist, care team and the individual to identify and record areas of positive progress and success and specific difficulties arising 
Reinforce constructive feedback and advice provided by the care team about the client’s approach and ability to manage their dysphagia 
Support and encourage client to maintain and enhance their efforts to manage dysphagia 
Reinforce the benefits of continuing to practice and develop skills and knowledge for dysphagia management 
Identify adverse reactions and/or events associated with dysphagia and respond according to the detailed risk management framework 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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