- HLTPOP501C - Apply a population health framework
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
HLTPOP501C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply a population health framework
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | HLTPOP501C - Apply a population health framework |
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| Description | This unit is intended to support workers to understand and apply the underlying principles and philosophy that must be reflected in all areas of population health workThis includes using appropriately a range of "change action" frameworks underpinning population health workThe unit also assists in locating the population health worker within the larger context of regional, national and international initiatives on promoting health | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to work in a public health context | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not Applicable | ||
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Element: Apply the principles of the population health approach to relevant work |
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| Element: Select from of a range of 'change action' frameworks that underpin population health work |
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| Element: Work effectively within the local, state, national and international context within which a population health worker operates |
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Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit: | The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills |
Access and equity considerations: | All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
Context of and specific resources for assessment: | This unit may be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under normal conditions The unit may be assessed in the classroom and may contain a strong theoretical emphasis Access to: a range of government and non-government policy documents and reports and statistics journals, books and external expertise documents and other materials (charters, declarations, discussion papers, etc.) from international conferences on population health a range of government and non government policy documents and reports and statistics organisation policies and procedures |
Method of assessment | Observation of performance Written tasks Interviewing and questioning Formal appraisal systems Staff client feedback Portfolio/CV Supporting statement of supervisors Evidence of relevant work experience/formal or informal learning Case studies and scenarios as a basis for the discussion of issues in population health project planning Project, exercise or investigation with relaxed time restraints requiring a significant part of the work to be carried out without close supervision and requiring the completion of a project report |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: 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: Equity issues in population health Evidence-based practice National, State and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities and relevant legislative frameworks Population health issues in Australia Principles and practices of population health Range of population health strategies and application of best practice in population health Relevant international charters/declarations and documents (e.g. Ottawa Charter, Alma Ata, Jakarta Declaration, The Solid Facts by WHO) Social determinants of health Theory and practice of population health including health promotion, health protection and prevention of communicable and non communicable diseases Types of organisations involved in population health in Australia |
Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability 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 the ability to: Apply analytical thinking, problem solving and critical appraisal Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills including: high level written or verbal negotiation and liaison consultation conflict resolution and mediation Gather information from documentation, consultation and other sources Translate 'big picture' information into value at the local and regional level |
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. | |
The term population may refer to: | General Australian population Any sub-group within that population identified by age, sex, ethnicity, sexual identity, geographical location, physical environment, lifestyle choices, socio economic status, disability, health status, etc. Any community defined as collective group of people identified by common values and mutual concern for the development and well-being of their group or geographical area |
Relevant work implies: | That not all of a particular worker's (paid) role may be classified as 'population health' Indeed for most workers, population health work will be a component only (sometimes small) of their total work role. This unit applies only to that part of the role that adopts the population health principles and change action frameworks listed below |
Concepts/models of health include: | Medical model Salutogenic model Social view of health Academic/professional models of health |
Health determinants may include: | Political Biological and genetic factors Physical environment Social factors (e.g. social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, transport, housing, etc.) Behavioural Cultural Quality of and access to health services |
Key principles to a population health approach may include | Population focus Preventive focus with stress on building individual/community's capacity to control health determinants for a better quality of life Sensitivity to access and equity issues/health inequalities Sensitivity to cultural differences Health as a resource for everyday living and not as end in itself Health as a result of complex interaction among determinants Health as a context for power relations with society Shared responsibility of health Educational-Ecological approach Evidence-based approach Principles of equity and non-discriminatory practice |
Change action frameworks of population health may include: | Upstream investment (investment directed at root causes to maximise potential benefits) Increased accountability for health outcomes Re-orienting health sector Capacity building Working in partnerships (e.g. joint ventures, collaboration, alliances, coalitions, partnerships) Employment of mechanisms to promote community participation Public policy development (legislation and regulation, resource allocation and incentives) Creation of supportive natural and built environments Addressing health inequalities/health inequalities approach Personal and social development through provision of information and education for health and enhancement of life skills |
Different settings for population health action may include | Home School Hospital Health services Community Work Transport Sports, arts and recreation facilities |
Examples of local, national and international organisations, networks and initiatives supporting Population Health work include: | Establishments that provide primary health care Community clinics Local public health units State and national Health departments Professional and industry associations Non-government organisations International health organisations |
Relevant international charters/declarations include: | Lalonde Report The Solid Facts by WHO Health for All by the Year 2000 Declaration of Alma Ata Healthy Toronto 2000 38 Targets for Health in the European region Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion Jakarta Declaration on Health Promotion into the 21st Century Health Promotion: Bridging the Equity Gap |
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 |
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| Identify current and historic concepts of health and its determinants | |||
| Identify key principles to a population health approach | |||
| Modify work approach so as to apply key principles of population health | |||
| Identify relevant population health 'change action' frameworks | |||
| Match appropriate 'change action' frameworks to population health tasks on the basis of theory and/or past evidence | |||
| Recognise and reflect a multi-disciplinary and multi-strategic approach in population health work | |||
| Notice and remedy the consequences of poor selection | |||
| Identify and assess relevant local, state and national organisations, networks, policies and initiatives supporting population health | |||
| Explore priority population health issues at the local, state, national level and international levels | |||
| Determine limitations on actions resulting from legislation etc. and discuss with superiors, peers and other team members | |||
| Clarify own role as part of a multi-sectoral and multi-strategic approach to population health |
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