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

HLTAHCS013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide eye health care

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAHCS013 - Provide eye health care
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: Complete eye health assessments.
  • Use culturally safe and effective communication in all interactions to establish and maintain positive relationships.
  • Obtain client health history and review client records and health plans to establish individual eye care requirements.
  • Follow procedures for infection control and correct and safe use of optical equipment.
  • Complete routine eye examination and visual acuity test according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols.
  • Recognise signs of commonly occurring eye health conditions.
  • Identify the need for further eye examination and refer clients to specialist services according to organisational procedures.
  • Accurately document details of client history and assessments in client records according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Treat minor eye health conditions.
  • Explain the reason and procedures for the treatment, confirm client understanding and obtain informed consent.
  • Implement required infection control precautions according to treatment requirements.
  • Administer treatments according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols.
  • Recommend and demonstrate correct use of eye medications for clients with eye infections.
  • Use dilating and anaesthetic eye drops according to individual client needs and within scope of practice.
  • Follow first aid procedures and organisational standard treatment protocols to address acute eye problems and injuries.
  • Recognise situations requiring immediate emergency medical care and organise prompt assistance according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.
       
Element: Support clients with ongoing eye health conditions.
  • Work within scope of practice and according to guidance provided by medical practitioner, optometrist or ophthalmologist to provide continuity of care.
  • Facilitate links and discussions between clients and eye specialists using culturally appropriate communication and information sharing.
  • Make minor adjustments and repairs to optical appliances.
  • Identify and provide practical support that assists clients to access specialist eye health services.
  • Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.
       
Element: Provide resources and information about eye health.
  • Provide culturally appropriate education resources about eye health to clients and their families.
  • Inform clients about eye health care resources and services available in the community and state or territory.
  • Provide information about the importance of healthy lifestyle and protection and monitoring of own eye health.
  • Explain to clients the nature of potential complications of diseases and their impacts on eye health and vision.
  • Use visual aids and explain basic aspects of common eye conditions and how they are treated and managed.
  • Update client records accurately and according to organisational 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
Use culturally safe and effective communication in all interactions to establish and maintain positive relationships. 
Obtain client health history and review client records and health plans to establish individual eye care requirements. 
Follow procedures for infection control and correct and safe use of optical equipment. 
Complete routine eye examination and visual acuity test according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols. 
Recognise signs of commonly occurring eye health conditions. 
Identify the need for further eye examination and refer clients to specialist services according to organisational procedures. 
Accurately document details of client history and assessments in client records according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Explain the reason and procedures for the treatment, confirm client understanding and obtain informed consent. 
Implement required infection control precautions according to treatment requirements. 
Administer treatments according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols. 
Recommend and demonstrate correct use of eye medications for clients with eye infections. 
Use dilating and anaesthetic eye drops according to individual client needs and within scope of practice. 
Follow first aid procedures and organisational standard treatment protocols to address acute eye problems and injuries. 
Recognise situations requiring immediate emergency medical care and organise prompt assistance according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures. 
Work within scope of practice and according to guidance provided by medical practitioner, optometrist or ophthalmologist to provide continuity of care. 
Facilitate links and discussions between clients and eye specialists using culturally appropriate communication and information sharing. 
Make minor adjustments and repairs to optical appliances. 
Identify and provide practical support that assists clients to access specialist eye health services. 
Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures. 
Provide culturally appropriate education resources about eye health to clients and their families. 
Inform clients about eye health care resources and services available in the community and state or territory. 
Provide information about the importance of healthy lifestyle and protection and monitoring of own eye health. 
Explain to clients the nature of potential complications of diseases and their impacts on eye health and vision. 
Use visual aids and explain basic aspects of common eye conditions and how they are treated and managed. 
Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTAHCS013 - Provide eye health care
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Assessment Record Sheet

HLTAHCS013 - Provide eye health care

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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