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Evidence Guide: HLTAHA015 - Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program

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HLTAHA015 - Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Elements define the essential outcomes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare for hydrotherapy program

  1. Confirm program requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional
  2. Confer with allied health professional if requirements outlined in the program are not clear, do not take into account client needs and abilities or are beyond scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation
  3. Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols
  4. Gather necessary equipment for the program
  5. Prepare the setting for the program
  6. Ensure adequate staff are present to meet organisation’s staff: client ratio requirements
  7. Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the program
Confirm program requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confer with allied health professional if requirements outlined in the program are not clear, do not take into account client needs and abilities or are beyond scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gather necessary equipment for the program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare the setting for the program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure adequate staff are present to meet organisation’s staff: client ratio requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct the hydrotherapy program

  1. Assist with program according to the instruction of treating allied health professional
  2. Explain the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the program to the clients
  3. Assist clients in and out of the pool safely and efficiently according to organisation manual handling policy and treatment goals
  4. Guide the clients to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan
  5. Demonstrate components of hydrotherapy to client
  6. Provide the clients with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills
  7. Observe client movement through water and provide feedback to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the program
  8. Monitor the clients during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan
  9. Identify and manage client adherence issues
  10. Identify the need for adjustment to the program and report to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner
  11. Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop by following stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational guidelines
  12. Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the hydrotherapy according to relevant protocols and guidelines
Assist with program according to the instruction of treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the program to the clients

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist clients in and out of the pool safely and efficiently according to organisation manual handling policy and treatment goals

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide the clients to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate components of hydrotherapy to client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide the clients with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe client movement through water and provide feedback to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor the clients during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and manage client adherence issues

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify the need for adjustment to the program and report to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop by following stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational guidelines

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the hydrotherapy according to relevant protocols and guidelines

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to an aquatic emergency

  1. Support the person(s) in difficulty as quickly as possible
  2. Remove any other individuals from danger
  3. Assess the factors involved in a water rescue, the type of rescue required and any equipment needs
  4. Identify hazards and take appropriate action to prevent further injury/harm to the casualty
  5. Perform water rescue
  6. Observe and describe the condition of the casualty to first aid provider
  7. Where necessary contact emergency services as soon as possible
  8. Record and report the incident according to, legislative, regulatory and organisation requirements
Support the person(s) in difficulty as quickly as possible

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove any other individuals from danger

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the factors involved in a water rescue, the type of rescue required and any equipment needs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify hazards and take appropriate action to prevent further injury/harm to the casualty

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform water rescue

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe and describe the condition of the casualty to first aid provider

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where necessary contact emergency services as soon as possible

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record and report the incident according to, legislative, regulatory and organisation requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist client after hydrotherapy session

  1. Identify support needs of client following a hydrotherapy session
  2. Provide support with mobility, showering and dressing
Identify support needs of client following a hydrotherapy session

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide support with mobility, showering and dressing

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comply with supervisory requirements

  1. Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional
  2. Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional
  3. Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional
Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and store equipment

  1. Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations
  2. Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols
  3. Check and maintain equipment according to organisation protocols
  4. Report equipment faults to the appropriate person
Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check and maintain equipment according to organisation protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report equipment faults to the appropriate person

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report and document information

  1. Report suggested adjustments to hydrotherapy program, together with rationale, to the responsible allied health professional
  2. Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional
  3. Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional
  4. Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional
  5. Document information about the program according to the organisation’s protocols
  6. Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic program
Report suggested adjustments to hydrotherapy program, together with rationale, to the responsible allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document information about the program according to the organisation’s protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic program

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare for hydrotherapy program

1.1 Confirm program requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional

1.2 Confer with allied health professional if requirements outlined in the program are not clear, do not take into account client needs and abilities or are beyond scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation

1.3 Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols

1.4 Gather necessary equipment for the program

1.5 Prepare the setting for the program

1.6 Ensure adequate staff are present to meet organisation’s staff: client ratio requirements

1.7 Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the program

2. Conduct the hydrotherapy program

2.1 Assist with program according to the instruction of treating allied health professional

2.2 Explain the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the program to the clients

2.3 Assist clients in and out of the pool safely and efficiently according to organisation manual handling policy and treatment goals

2.4 Guide the clients to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan

2.5 Demonstrate components of hydrotherapy to client

2.6 Provide the clients with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills

2.7 Observe client movement through water and provide feedback to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the program

2.8 Monitor the clients during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan

2.9 Identify and manage client adherence issues

2.10 Identify the need for adjustment to the program and report to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner

2.11 Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop by following stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational guidelines

2.12 Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the hydrotherapy according to relevant protocols and guidelines

3. Respond to an aquatic emergency

3.1 Support the person(s) in difficulty as quickly as possible

3.2 Remove any other individuals from danger

3.3 Assess the factors involved in a water rescue, the type of rescue required and any equipment needs

3.4 Identify hazards and take appropriate action to prevent further injury/harm to the casualty

3.5 Perform water rescue

3.6 Observe and describe the condition of the casualty to first aid provider

3.7 Where necessary contact emergency services as soon as possible

3.8 Record and report the incident according to, legislative, regulatory and organisation requirements

4. Assist client after hydrotherapy session

4.1 Identify support needs of client following a hydrotherapy session

4.2 Provide support with mobility, showering and dressing

5. Comply with supervisory requirements

5.1 Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional

5.2 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

5.3 Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

6. Clean and store equipment

6.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations

6.2 Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols

6.3 Check and maintain equipment according to organisation protocols

6.4 Report equipment faults to the appropriate person

7. Report and document information

7.1 Report suggested adjustments to hydrotherapy program, together with rationale, to the responsible allied health professional

7.2 Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional

7.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

7.4 Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

7.5 Document information about the program according to the organisation’s protocols

7.6 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic program

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare for hydrotherapy program

1.1 Confirm program requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional

1.2 Confer with allied health professional if requirements outlined in the program are not clear, do not take into account client needs and abilities or are beyond scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation

1.3 Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols

1.4 Gather necessary equipment for the program

1.5 Prepare the setting for the program

1.6 Ensure adequate staff are present to meet organisation’s staff: client ratio requirements

1.7 Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the program

2. Conduct the hydrotherapy program

2.1 Assist with program according to the instruction of treating allied health professional

2.2 Explain the purpose, rationale and requirements of each part of the program to the clients

2.3 Assist clients in and out of the pool safely and efficiently according to organisation manual handling policy and treatment goals

2.4 Guide the clients to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan

2.5 Demonstrate components of hydrotherapy to client

2.6 Provide the clients with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills

2.7 Observe client movement through water and provide feedback to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the program

2.8 Monitor the clients during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan

2.9 Identify and manage client adherence issues

2.10 Identify the need for adjustment to the program and report to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner

2.11 Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop by following stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational guidelines

2.12 Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the hydrotherapy according to relevant protocols and guidelines

3. Respond to an aquatic emergency

3.1 Support the person(s) in difficulty as quickly as possible

3.2 Remove any other individuals from danger

3.3 Assess the factors involved in a water rescue, the type of rescue required and any equipment needs

3.4 Identify hazards and take appropriate action to prevent further injury/harm to the casualty

3.5 Perform water rescue

3.6 Observe and describe the condition of the casualty to first aid provider

3.7 Where necessary contact emergency services as soon as possible

3.8 Record and report the incident according to, legislative, regulatory and organisation requirements

4. Assist client after hydrotherapy session

4.1 Identify support needs of client following a hydrotherapy session

4.2 Provide support with mobility, showering and dressing

5. Comply with supervisory requirements

5.1 Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional

5.2 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

5.3 Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

6. Clean and store equipment

6.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations

6.2 Store equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols

6.3 Check and maintain equipment according to organisation protocols

6.4 Report equipment faults to the appropriate person

7. Report and document information

7.1 Report suggested adjustments to hydrotherapy program, together with rationale, to the responsible allied health professional

7.2 Provide client progress feedback to the treating allied health professional

7.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional

7.4 Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the treating allied health professional

7.5 Document information about the program according to the organisation’s protocols

7.6 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the therapeutic program

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 demonstrated evidence that the candidate has:

conducted 3 hydrotherapy programs, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace

responded to 2 different aquatic emergencies in a simulated environment

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of work

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

the physiological effects and benefits of active functional exercise

principles of biomechanics, including:

mass

force

speed

acceleration

work

energy

power

strength

momentum

force arm

resistance arm

axis of rotation

cam

pulley

basic musculo-skeletal anatomy, including:

joint types and function

major bones

major muscles

major joints

anatomical terminology, including:

flexion

extension

rotation

abduction

adduction

circumduction

inversion

eversion

pronation

supination

horizontal flexion

horizontal extension

therapeutic exercise principles

principles of exercise program design, including:

FITT formula – frequency, intensity, time, type

program phases – preparation, conditioning, recovery, adaptation

program types – sets and reps, circuit, single set to failure, matrix

principles and effects of movement in water as related to hydrotherapy

the psychological effects of disability due to injury or disease and strategies used to cope with this

the signs of adverse reaction to different programs and treatment

relevant guidelines and reporting requirements, including Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Guidelines

factors that facilitate an effective and collaborative working relationship

policy and procedures in relation to:

infection control as it relates to the allied health assistant’s role in assisting with hydrotherapy programs

other specific organisation policies or procedures, including supervisory and reporting protocols

legal and ethical considerations relevant to allied health:

duty of care

informed consent

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations including other allied health team members and nursing, medical and other personnel

work health and safety (WHS):

manual handling including identification and control of manual task risk factors