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HLTAHW039 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor early childhood growth and development

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAHW039 - Monitor early childhood growth and development
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify appropriate growth and development milestones with children aged birth to 5 years.This unit applies to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers who are working with families and children within a primary health care context.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, and under the supervision 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. This may include tools and equipment associated with child growth and development screening and monitoring.

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: Initiate and undertake growth and development monitoring
  • Establish trust and rapport with children and their families/carers through effective communication strategies
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information
  • Use culturally appropriate and safe methods during interactions
  • Provide information to children and their families/carers regarding growth and development procedures
  • Use appropriate screening tools and equipment as per child health protocols and procedures
  • Conduct screening in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, in line with job role
  • Use age-appropriate strategies when performing growth and developmental screening
  • Accurately document growth and development screening data
       
Element: Interpret results of growth and development screening and undertake actions
  • Review screening findings against tools and in accordance with organisational protocols
  • Recognise deviations from normal parameters regarding child growth and development
  • Recognise the cumulative effects of multiple risk factors and the developmental implications
  • Provide information to child, parent/caregiver regarding the results and the negotiated care plan required
  • Discuss and develop a plan in consultation with appropriate health care professionals, organisations and/or agencies
  • Implement appropriate actions and care according to organisational protocols, in line with work role and legislative frameworks
       
Element: Promote optimal growth development and wellbeing in childhood
  • Provide information to parents and carers regarding influences that shape growth, development and wellbeing in childhood
  • Identify environmental conditions and experiences known to have adverse effects on prenatal and early childhood development
  • Identify features and qualities of communities that help or hinder families in their capacity to raise young children adequately
  • Identify local resources to assist in promoting growth, development and wellbeing in childhood
  • Promote strategies to support individuals and the community to foster optimal health and wellbeing in childhood
  • Provide referrals to appropriate support programs
       


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 specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Initiate and undertake growth and development monitoring

1.1 Establish trust and rapport with children and their families/carers through effective communication strategies

1.2 Maintain confidentiality of client information

1.3 Use culturally appropriate and safe methods during interactions

1.4 Provide information to children and their families/carers regarding growth and development procedures

1.5 Use appropriate screening tools and equipment as per child health protocols and procedures

1.6 Conduct screening in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, in line with job role

1.7 Use age-appropriate strategies when performing growth and developmental screening

1.8 Accurately document growth and development screening data

2. Interpret results of growth and development screening and undertake actions

2.1 Review screening findings against tools and in accordance with organisational protocols

2.2 Recognise deviations from normal parameters regarding child growth and development

2.3 Recognise the cumulative effects of multiple risk factors and the developmental implications

2.4 Provide information to child, parent/caregiver regarding the results and the negotiated care plan required

2.5 Discuss and develop a plan in consultation with appropriate health care professionals, organisations and/or agencies

2.6 Implement appropriate actions and care according to organisational protocols, in line with work role and legislative frameworks

3. Promote optimal growth development and wellbeing in childhood

3.1 Provide information to parents and carers regarding influences that shape growth, development and wellbeing in childhood

3.2 Identify environmental conditions and experiences known to have adverse effects on prenatal and early childhood development

3.3 Identify features and qualities of communities that help or hinder families in their capacity to raise young children adequately

3.4 Identify local resources to assist in promoting growth, development and wellbeing in childhood

3.5 Promote strategies to support individuals and the community to foster optimal health and wellbeing in childhood

3.6 Provide referrals to appropriate support programs

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:

monitored the growth and development of at least three children aged birth to 5-years-old by:

-using effective communication strategies which demonstrate cultural appropriateness and safety to engage with the families and/or carers of each child

- explaining the purpose and promoting the benefits of screening to clients and parents/carer

- taking a detailed history, eliciting relevant information from the child, carer or family and documentation

- using screening tools and equipment in accordance with organisational protocols

- making referrals for assessment based on parental concerns and any observed variations

- initiating appropriate actions in response to growth and development screening results, in line with organisational procedures and protocols, for presenting health conditions

- explaining concepts related to growth and development including:

o nutrition – including breastfeeding

o physical activity

o environment

- informing parents/caregivers about age-appropriate milestones of growth and development including;

o fine and gross motor skills

o emotional, social and behavioural development

o language and communication

- documenting outcomes of all assessment, treatment decisions and monitoring according to organisation procedures and policies and in regard to confidentiality of the clients and families.

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:

core principles of child development and broader knowledge of current research around child development

the impact of contextual factors that influence and challenge a child’s physical, emotional and psychological development

broad understanding of the domains of child development

developmental milestones within specific age groups

indicators of abnormal or ‘red flags’ within the age-specific developmental domains

differences among children in stage of development, needs, interests and strengths when providing services to children

application of standard universal precautions

past and present growth and development trends within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population

maternal history and issues related to pregnancy and childbirth

differences in growth patterns for breastfed and formula-fed children, preterm infants and infants with a disability

assessment and management of failure to thrive and growth faltering

child health promotion strategies including:

- immunisations

- disease prevention and hygiene

- mental health promotion

- protective behaviors

- early learning promotion

- exercise and physical wellbeing

organisation policies and procedures relating to child health and wellbeing assessment, planning and implementing health care.

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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Initiate and undertake growth and development monitoring

1.1 Establish trust and rapport with children and their families/carers through effective communication strategies

1.2 Maintain confidentiality of client information

1.3 Use culturally appropriate and safe methods during interactions

1.4 Provide information to children and their families/carers regarding growth and development procedures

1.5 Use appropriate screening tools and equipment as per child health protocols and procedures

1.6 Conduct screening in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, in line with job role

1.7 Use age-appropriate strategies when performing growth and developmental screening

1.8 Accurately document growth and development screening data

2. Interpret results of growth and development screening and undertake actions

2.1 Review screening findings against tools and in accordance with organisational protocols

2.2 Recognise deviations from normal parameters regarding child growth and development

2.3 Recognise the cumulative effects of multiple risk factors and the developmental implications

2.4 Provide information to child, parent/caregiver regarding the results and the negotiated care plan required

2.5 Discuss and develop a plan in consultation with appropriate health care professionals, organisations and/or agencies

2.6 Implement appropriate actions and care according to organisational protocols, in line with work role and legislative frameworks

3. Promote optimal growth development and wellbeing in childhood

3.1 Provide information to parents and carers regarding influences that shape growth, development and wellbeing in childhood

3.2 Identify environmental conditions and experiences known to have adverse effects on prenatal and early childhood development

3.3 Identify features and qualities of communities that help or hinder families in their capacity to raise young children adequately

3.4 Identify local resources to assist in promoting growth, development and wellbeing in childhood

3.5 Promote strategies to support individuals and the community to foster optimal health and wellbeing in childhood

3.6 Provide referrals to appropriate support programs

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
 
Establish trust and rapport with children and their families/carers through effective communication strategies 
Maintain confidentiality of client information 
Use culturally appropriate and safe methods during interactions 
Provide information to children and their families/carers regarding growth and development procedures 
Use appropriate screening tools and equipment as per child health protocols and procedures 
Conduct screening in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, in line with job role 
Use age-appropriate strategies when performing growth and developmental screening 
Accurately document growth and development screening data 
Review screening findings against tools and in accordance with organisational protocols 
Recognise deviations from normal parameters regarding child growth and development 
Recognise the cumulative effects of multiple risk factors and the developmental implications 
Provide information to child, parent/caregiver regarding the results and the negotiated care plan required 
Discuss and develop a plan in consultation with appropriate health care professionals, organisations and/or agencies 
Implement appropriate actions and care according to organisational protocols, in line with work role and legislative frameworks 
Provide information to parents and carers regarding influences that shape growth, development and wellbeing in childhood 
Identify environmental conditions and experiences known to have adverse effects on prenatal and early childhood development 
Identify features and qualities of communities that help or hinder families in their capacity to raise young children adequately 
Identify local resources to assist in promoting growth, development and wellbeing in childhood 
Promote strategies to support individuals and the community to foster optimal health and wellbeing in childhood 
Provide referrals to appropriate support programs 

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