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

HLTAHA028 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAHA028 - Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
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: Receive delegation and gather information.
  • Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Allied Health Professional.
  • Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Allied Health Professional according to organisational policy and procedures.
  • Discuss and confirm with delegating Allied Health Professional treatment plans and programs.
       
Element: Deliver prescribed physical or manual therapy program based on treatment plan.
  • Confirm the person’s understanding of program based on treatment plan prepared by the Allied Health Professional.
  • Obtain consent from the person before commencing the program.
  • Follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements and the instructions of the Allied Health Professional when assisting with the positioning of the person and equipment, where treatment involves machines.
  • Guide the person to complete the program as directed by the delegating Allied Health Professional.
  • Recognise when the person becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to stop, slow down or change activity and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or notify Allied Health Professional.
  • Provide feedback to reinforce the person's understanding and application of the program.
  • Work with person to plan any follow up sessions and dates.
  • Provide the person with time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills.
       
Element: Assist the person with varying abilities to participate in programs.
  • Encourage the integration of planned and unplanned skills developed in the program into daily activities.
  • Assist Allied Health Professional to complete assessments or therapy requiring more than one staff member where requested.
  • Instruct the person in the use of gait aids prescribed by the Allied Health Professional and adjust for safety and comfort as directed by the Allied Health Professional.
  • Monitor and conduct necessary action within the treatment plan and scope of role and report any concerns or recommendations to the delegating Allied Health Professional.
  • Correctly position the person according to the person’s condition, modesty and treatment or program activities and according to the directive of the Allied Health Professional.
  • Discuss treatment or program activities with the person and where possible seek feedback about comfort and understanding during the session.
  • Create a treatment or program environment that encourages the person to ask questions about progress and activities.
  • Take action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the program or treatment and report to Allied Health Professional.
  • Report the need for modifications to the physical or manual therapy program and report to the delegating Allied Health Professional.
       
Element: Comply with supervisory requirements.
  • Provide a report on the person's progress, difficulties and concerns to the delegating Allied Health Professional before proceeding with treatment.
  • Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the Allied Health Professional.
  • Identify and manage the person's adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of the person's response to the program, and report to the Allied Health Professional.
  • Report any misunderstanding or confusion to the Allied Health Professional.
  • Identify and note any difficulties the person experiences with the program, and report to Allied Health Professional.
  • Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills or knowledge.
       
Element: Clean and store equipment.
  • Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer instructions, infection control requirements and organisational policy or procedures.
  • Check and maintain equipment according to suppliers or organisational policy or procedures.
  • Label or tag equipment faults, and report faults in line with organisational policy or procedures.
  • Document information relating to the program in line with organisational requirements.
  • Use industry terminology to document the person's response, outcomes and identified problems related to the therapeutic program.
  • Sign and designate role when completing medical records according to organisational policy and procedures.
       

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:

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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.
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 written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Allied Health Professional. 
Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Allied Health Professional according to organisational policy and procedures. 
Discuss and confirm with delegating Allied Health Professional treatment plans and programs. 
Confirm the person’s understanding of program based on treatment plan prepared by the Allied Health Professional. 
Obtain consent from the person before commencing the program. 
Follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements and the instructions of the Allied Health Professional when assisting with the positioning of the person and equipment, where treatment involves machines. 
Guide the person to complete the program as directed by the delegating Allied Health Professional. 
Recognise when the person becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to stop, slow down or change activity and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or notify Allied Health Professional. 
Provide feedback to reinforce the person's understanding and application of the program. 
Work with person to plan any follow up sessions and dates. 
Provide the person with time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills. 
Encourage the integration of planned and unplanned skills developed in the program into daily activities. 
Assist Allied Health Professional to complete assessments or therapy requiring more than one staff member where requested. 
Instruct the person in the use of gait aids prescribed by the Allied Health Professional and adjust for safety and comfort as directed by the Allied Health Professional. 
Monitor and conduct necessary action within the treatment plan and scope of role and report any concerns or recommendations to the delegating Allied Health Professional. 
Correctly position the person according to the person’s condition, modesty and treatment or program activities and according to the directive of the Allied Health Professional. 
Discuss treatment or program activities with the person and where possible seek feedback about comfort and understanding during the session. 
Create a treatment or program environment that encourages the person to ask questions about progress and activities. 
Take action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the program or treatment and report to Allied Health Professional. 
Report the need for modifications to the physical or manual therapy program and report to the delegating Allied Health Professional. 
Provide a report on the person's progress, difficulties and concerns to the delegating Allied Health Professional before proceeding with treatment. 
Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the Allied Health Professional. 
Identify and manage the person's adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of the person's response to the program, and report to the Allied Health Professional. 
Report any misunderstanding or confusion to the Allied Health Professional. 
Identify and note any difficulties the person experiences with the program, and report to Allied Health Professional. 
Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills or knowledge. 
Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer instructions, infection control requirements and organisational policy or procedures. 
Check and maintain equipment according to suppliers or organisational policy or procedures. 
Label or tag equipment faults, and report faults in line with organisational policy or procedures. 
Document information relating to the program in line with organisational requirements. 
Use industry terminology to document the person's response, outcomes and identified problems related to the therapeutic program. 
Sign and designate role when completing medical records according to organisational policy and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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