NTISthis.com

Evidence Guide: HLTAHW035 - Provide information and support around cancer

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

From the Wiki University

 

HLTAHW035 - Provide information and support around cancer

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

Elements define the essential outcomes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promote the awareness of cancer prevention, screening and early detection

  1. Provide accurate and current information about the nature, incidence and potential impacts of cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  2. Provide health information regarding cancer in plain language, using visual aids where appropriate
  3. Discuss risk factors relating to cancer in the context of local, cultural, community, family and individual issues
  4. Provide information on ways to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer
  5. Provide information about best-practice guidelines around early detection of specific cancers, in line with current recommendations
Provide accurate and current information about the nature, incidence and potential impacts of cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide health information regarding cancer in plain language, using visual aids where appropriate

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide information on ways to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide information about best-practice guidelines around early detection of specific cancers, in line with current recommendations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide support to clients with cancer

  1. Provide support for clients with cancer and their families in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in line with health service guidelines and identified protocols
  2. Provide culturally appropriate and current educational resources about cancer and its treatment to clients and their families
  3. Inform clients about services available in the community and statewide in relation to addressing cancer issues
  4. Support clients to take a patient-choice lead in determining their treatment and cancer care
  5. Facilitate appropriate referrals for clients with cancer in line with organisational guidelines and multidisciplinary clinical partnerships
  6. Maintain confidentiality to reflect community and health service guidelines
Provide support for clients with cancer and their families in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in line with health service guidelines and identified protocols

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide culturally appropriate and current educational resources about cancer and its treatment to clients and their families

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inform clients about services available in the community and statewide in relation to addressing cancer issues

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support clients to take a patient-choice lead in determining their treatment and cancer care

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facilitate appropriate referrals for clients with cancer in line with organisational guidelines and multidisciplinary clinical partnerships

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain confidentiality to reflect community and health service guidelines

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer

  1. Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer using recall functions on computer information systems
  2. Provide current information about cancer survivorship and what this may mean in relation to family, community and returning to work
  3. Explain palliation in a timely and culturally sensitive way to clients and their families
  4. Provide feedback about the effectiveness of cancer information and support provided by local health services
  5. Identify social and environmental factors that impact on cancer and address them in partnership with the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and other agencies
Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer using recall functions on computer information systems

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide current information about cancer survivorship and what this may mean in relation to family, community and returning to work

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain palliation in a timely and culturally sensitive way to clients and their families

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide feedback about the effectiveness of cancer information and support provided by local health services

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify social and environmental factors that impact on cancer and address them in partnership with the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and other agencies

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. Promote the awareness of cancer prevention, screening and early detection

1.1 Provide accurate and current information about the nature, incidence and potential impacts of cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

1.2 Provide health information regarding cancer in plain language, using visual aids where appropriate

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

1.4 Provide information on ways to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer

1.5 Provide information about best-practice guidelines around early detection of specific cancers, in line with current recommendations

2. Provide support to clients with cancer

2.1 Provide support for clients with cancer and their families in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in line with health service guidelines and identified protocols

2.2 Provide culturally appropriate and current educational resources about cancer and its treatment to clients and their families

2.3 Inform clients about services available in the community and statewide in relation to addressing cancer issues

2.4 Support clients to take a patient-choice lead in determining their treatment and cancer care

2.5 Facilitate appropriate referrals for clients with cancer in line with organisational guidelines and multidisciplinary clinical partnerships

2.6 Maintain confidentiality to reflect community and health service guidelines

3. Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer

3.1 Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer using recall functions on computer information systems

3.2 Provide current information about cancer survivorship and what this may mean in relation to family, community and returning to work

3.3 Explain palliation in a timely and culturally sensitive way to clients and their families

3.4 Provide feedback about the effectiveness of cancer information and support provided by local health services

3.5 Identify social and environmental factors that impact on cancer and address them in partnership with the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and other agencies

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. Promote the awareness of cancer prevention, screening and early detection

1.1 Provide accurate and current information about the nature, incidence and potential impacts of cancer in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

1.2 Provide health information regarding cancer in plain language, using visual aids where appropriate

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

1.4 Provide information on ways to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer

1.5 Provide information about best-practice guidelines around early detection of specific cancers, in line with current recommendations

2. Provide support to clients with cancer

2.1 Provide support for clients with cancer and their families in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in line with health service guidelines and identified protocols

2.2 Provide culturally appropriate and current educational resources about cancer and its treatment to clients and their families

2.3 Inform clients about services available in the community and statewide in relation to addressing cancer issues

2.4 Support clients to take a patient-choice lead in determining their treatment and cancer care

2.5 Facilitate appropriate referrals for clients with cancer in line with organisational guidelines and multidisciplinary clinical partnerships

2.6 Maintain confidentiality to reflect community and health service guidelines

3. Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer

3.1 Organise follow-up care for clients with cancer using recall functions on computer information systems

3.2 Provide current information about cancer survivorship and what this may mean in relation to family, community and returning to work

3.3 Explain palliation in a timely and culturally sensitive way to clients and their families

3.4 Provide feedback about the effectiveness of cancer information and support provided by local health services

3.5 Identify social and environmental factors that impact on cancer and address them in partnership with the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and other agencies

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:

communicated effectively and in a culturally safe and appropriate manner, on at least one occasion, to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients to promote community awareness of and current information about cancer and its different signs and symptoms and risk factors

provided support to at least three clients diagnosed with cancer and/or undergoing cancer treatment by:

- providing information about diagnostic tests and investigation techniques

- equipping clients with resources and explaining support services and their roles for the client and their families

- providing information regarding different treatment options

- liaising with other services to ensure appropriate exchange of client information

- assisting in planning and implementing care needs

- identifying and addressing barriers to receiving treatment

- explaining palliation options, if required

- facilitating appropriate referrals for clients.

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:

epidemiology and pathophysiology including:

- common signs and symptoms that aid early detection of cancer

- how cancer is detected and treated

- the basic definition of cancer and how cancer multiplies and spreads (i.e. the ‘weed’ analogy)

- the outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and why outcomes are generally worse for them than other Australians

- the statistical incidence of the main cancers affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including the common cancers affecting men and women

prevention and risk factors such as:

- how the social determinants of health affect wellbeing in relation to family, community and culture

- an understanding that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face a much higher burden of tobacco-related cancers than other people in the community

- ways to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer, including lifestyle-associated risk factors, such as smoking, alcohol, physical inactivity, overweight, obesity, poor diet, overexposure to sunlight, unsafe sex, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human papillomavirus (HPV) and the role of vaccinations

screening and early detection, including:

- factors that influence an individual’s decision to participate in screening programs relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

- benefits of early diagnosis

- national screening programs available

- locations of where treatment options and support services are available

- the importance of patient choices (including the engagement of traditional healers and adherence to religious belief systems)

support during the cancer journey such as:

- the emotional and psychosocial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment

- ways to access Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and other agencies and networks coordinating care for clients and their families who have experienced cancer

- ways to access referral agencies and other resources

- ways to communicate with clients and families during the emotional and psychosocial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment

follow-up care, including:

- mechanisms for ensuring clients attend local health services for regular check-ups

- support mechanisms to manage physical and psychosocial care upon client’s return home

palliation, including:

- methods of managing the psychosocial aspects of symptoms and pain

- pain management methods and advanced symptoms management for people with terminal cancer

- ways to judge the appropriate time and to use culturally sensitive language to talk about the principles and philosophy of palliative care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

administration and quality control, incorporating:

- the use of client information systems and recall functions to follow-up clients

- ways to enable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to provide feedback on cancer programs in the local health services where they are employed, to management and community

methods that are patient-choice led and individualised to cultural values of people under treatment:

- whereby multidisciplinary team principles and practices (including supportive care needs) are identified before treatment starts

- including common forms of treatment, such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, non-active and traditional healing.