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

HLTAHW036 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide information and support to women with breast cancer

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAHW036 - Provide information and support to women with breast cancer
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the required skills and knowledge to provide information and support around breast cancer, including breast awareness and early detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care, as part of primary health care services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.The unit applies to those Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers providing a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. 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.

Skills must be demonstrated working:

in a health service or centre

as part of a multidisciplinary primary health care team

with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.

In addition, simulations and scenarios must be used where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely. These are situations relating to emergency or unplanned procedures where assessment in these circumstances would be unsafe or is impractical.

Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life working environment where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Assessment must be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in this unit of competency and who is:

an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

or:

accompanied by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is a recognised member of the community with experience in primary health care.
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: Promote awareness and early detection of breast cancer
  • Identify community and individual client needs in determining priorities for promotion of breast awareness and early detection of breast cancer
  • Provide accurate clinical information about the nature of breast cancer, including the definition and signs and symptoms
  • Give clients accurate information on incidence, survival and mortality rates of breast cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Discuss risk factors relating to breast cancer in the context of cultural, community, family and individual issues
  • Explain practices for early detection of breast cancer
  • Provide information and practical advice relating to modifiable risk factors of developing breast cancer
       
Element: Provide information and support to clients being investigated for a breast cancer symptom
  • Equip clients with an overview of investigation methods and diagnostic tests for breast cancer
  • Provide information about own service and role to other organisations
  • Facilitate communication between services to optimise service delivery
       
Element: Provide information and support to clients being treated for breast cancer
  • Provide information and current evidence regarding breast cancer treatments
  • Promote the exchange of information about care needs and positive multidisciplinary clinical partnerships in planning and implementing breast cancer care
  • Collaborate with clients, their family/significant others and the multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing care to meet the multiple health and support needs of clients
  • Provide appropriate information and resources on supportive care, and facilitate access to health services and community resources which provide such care
       
Element: Provide information and support to clients to complete breast cancer follow-up care
  • Provide information to clients on follow-up care in relation to the breast cancer journey
  • Collaborate with clients, their family/significant others and the multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing follow-up care
  • Identify barriers to accessing treatment for cancer in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women
  • Provide information on key psychosocial issues facing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women with cancer
  • Use basic, culturally appropriate communication skills to support women being treated for breast cancer
  • Identify patients at higher risk of psychosocial distress who may benefit from additional assessment and appropriate referral for psychosocial care
  • Provide continuity of care for the patient, communicating regularly and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health care team
       


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

Elements define the essential outcomes

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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

1. Promote awareness and early detection of breast cancer

1.1 Identify community and individual client needs in determining priorities for promotion of breast awareness and early detection of breast cancer

1.2 Provide accurate clinical information about the nature of breast cancer, including the definition and signs and symptoms

1.3 Give clients accurate information on incidence, survival and mortality rates of breast cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

1.4 Discuss risk factors relating to breast cancer in the context of cultural, community, family and individual issues

1.5 Explain practices for early detection of breast cancer

1.6 Provide information and practical advice relating to modifiable risk factors of developing breast cancer

2. Provide information and support to clients being investigated for a breast cancer symptom

2.1 Equip clients with an overview of investigation methods and diagnostic tests for breast cancer

2.2 Provide information about own service and role to other organisations

2.3 Facilitate communication between services to optimise service delivery

3. Provide information and support to clients being treated for breast cancer

3.1 Provide information and current evidence regarding breast cancer treatments

3.2 Promote the exchange of information about care needs and positive multidisciplinary clinical partnerships in planning and implementing breast cancer care

3.3 Collaborate with clients, their family/significant others and the multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing care to meet the multiple health and support needs of clients

3.4 Provide appropriate information and resources on supportive care, and facilitate access to health services and community resources which provide such care

4. Provide information and support to clients to complete breast cancer follow-up care

4.1 Provide information to clients on follow-up care in relation to the breast cancer journey

4.2 Collaborate with clients, their family/significant others and the multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing follow-up care

4.3 Identify barriers to accessing treatment for cancer in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women

4.4 Provide information on key psychosocial issues facing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women with cancer

4.5 Use basic, culturally appropriate communication skills to support women being treated for breast cancer

4.6 Identify patients at higher risk of psychosocial distress who may benefit from additional assessment and appropriate referral for psychosocial care

4.7 Provide continuity of care for the patient, communicating regularly and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health care team

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:

provided support to at least three different women diagnosed with breast cancer by offering:

- advice about available treatment

- information about further diagnostic tests and investigation techniques

- explanation of available services and their roles

- support to clients undergoing breast cancer treatment, including assistance with:

o information regarding different treatment options

o liaison with other services to ensure appropriate exchange of client information

o care plans and their implementation

o identifying and addressing barriers to receiving treatment

o access to support services for the client and their families

- follow-up with clients and identification of psychosocial issues, referring as required

- a collaborative approach to working with the multidisciplinary health care team to support client needs

communicated effectively and in a culturally safe and appropriate manner to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women to promote community awareness of and current information about breast cancer and its signs and symptoms and risk factors. This must occur on at least one occasion in a group environment.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role.

This includes knowledge of:

early signs and symptoms of breast cancer

risk factors of early breast cancer

early detection breast cancer strategies such as:

- breast awareness

- mammography screening every two years

statistical incidence, survival and mortality rates of breast cancer in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population compared to the whole Australian population

definition of breast cancer, including:

- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)

- early breast cancer

- secondary breast cancer

healthy lifestyle strategies to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer

the three diagnostic components (also known as triple test) of early breast cancer which are:

- medical history and clinical breast examination

- imaging-mammography and/or ultrasound

- biopsy

treatments for early breast cancer, including the aim of treatment, duration and side-effects, including:

- chemotherapy

- hormonal therapy

- radiotherapy

- surgery (mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery)

- targeted therapy

the key psychosocial issues for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women with breast cancer, including:

- emotional

- psychological

- physical

- practical

agencies able to provide support and assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women with breast cancer.

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.

ELEMENT

Elements define the essential outcomes

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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

1. Promote awareness and early detection of breast cancer

1.1 Identify community and individual client needs in determining priorities for promotion of breast awareness and early detection of breast cancer

1.2 Provide accurate clinical information about the nature of breast cancer, including the definition and signs and symptoms

1.3 Give clients accurate information on incidence, survival and mortality rates of breast cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

1.4 Discuss risk factors relating to breast cancer in the context of cultural, community, family and individual issues

1.5 Explain practices for early detection of breast cancer

1.6 Provide information and practical advice relating to modifiable risk factors of developing breast cancer

2. Provide information and support to clients being investigated for a breast cancer symptom

2.1 Equip clients with an overview of investigation methods and diagnostic tests for breast cancer

2.2 Provide information about own service and role to other organisations

2.3 Facilitate communication between services to optimise service delivery

3. Provide information and support to clients being treated for breast cancer

3.1 Provide information and current evidence regarding breast cancer treatments

3.2 Promote the exchange of information about care needs and positive multidisciplinary clinical partnerships in planning and implementing breast cancer care

3.3 Collaborate with clients, their family/significant others and the multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing care to meet the multiple health and support needs of clients

3.4 Provide appropriate information and resources on supportive care, and facilitate access to health services and community resources which provide such care

4. Provide information and support to clients to complete breast cancer follow-up care

4.1 Provide information to clients on follow-up care in relation to the breast cancer journey

4.2 Collaborate with clients, their family/significant others and the multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing follow-up care

4.3 Identify barriers to accessing treatment for cancer in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women

4.4 Provide information on key psychosocial issues facing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women with cancer

4.5 Use basic, culturally appropriate communication skills to support women being treated for breast cancer

4.6 Identify patients at higher risk of psychosocial distress who may benefit from additional assessment and appropriate referral for psychosocial care

4.7 Provide continuity of care for the patient, communicating regularly and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health care team

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
 
Identify community and individual client needs in determining priorities for promotion of breast awareness and early detection of breast cancer 
Provide accurate clinical information about the nature of breast cancer, including the definition and signs and symptoms 
Give clients accurate information on incidence, survival and mortality rates of breast cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 
Discuss risk factors relating to breast cancer in the context of cultural, community, family and individual issues 
Explain practices for early detection of breast cancer 
Provide information and practical advice relating to modifiable risk factors of developing breast cancer 
Equip clients with an overview of investigation methods and diagnostic tests for breast cancer 
Provide information about own service and role to other organisations 
Facilitate communication between services to optimise service delivery 
Provide information and current evidence regarding breast cancer treatments 
Promote the exchange of information about care needs and positive multidisciplinary clinical partnerships in planning and implementing breast cancer care 
Collaborate with clients, their family/significant others and the multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing care to meet the multiple health and support needs of clients 
Provide appropriate information and resources on supportive care, and facilitate access to health services and community resources which provide such care 
Provide information to clients on follow-up care in relation to the breast cancer journey 
Collaborate with clients, their family/significant others and the multidisciplinary team in planning and implementing follow-up care 
Identify barriers to accessing treatment for cancer in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women 
Provide information on key psychosocial issues facing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women with cancer 
Use basic, culturally appropriate communication skills to support women being treated for breast cancer 
Identify patients at higher risk of psychosocial distress who may benefit from additional assessment and appropriate referral for psychosocial care 
Provide continuity of care for the patient, communicating regularly and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health care team 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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