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
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Elements define the essential outcomes. |
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Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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Identify variations in patient behaviour and habits
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Identify opportunities to observe patient behaviour, physical functions, capabilities and habits that may indicate oral health issues or associated pain or discomfort Completed |
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Observe, listen for self-reports and question patient and family/or carer to determine whether the patient is experiencing pain or discomfort that may be associated with oral health issues Completed |
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Access relevant information on contributing factors that may produce variation from normal behaviour Completed |
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Undertake basic visual oral check and questioning
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Obtain consent from the patient to conduct basic visual oral check and questioning from patient and/or family/carer Completed |
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Ensure comfort of patient by developing trust and rapport, adapting environment and optimal time based on patient needs Completed |
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Provide support for patient’s head or chin if necessary to enhance visual access without creating discomfort for the patient Completed |
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Seek assistance from patient to open their own mouth to limit hand contact inside the mouth Completed |
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Prepare and perform basic visual oral checks in line with own work role and use of standard precautions Completed |
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Identify signs and symptoms of oral health issues that may indicate variation from normal and actively listen to and be aware of self-reports Completed |
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Follow up and promote ongoing oral health care
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Complete documentation and reporting processes, using information from patient, and/or family/carer or other relevant people as well as own observations in relation to oral health issues Completed |
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Discuss oral health issues with patient and/or carer in line with organisation policies and procedures and respecting patient priorities and choices Completed |
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Take appropriate action within work role, including liaising with supervisor in consultation with patient to ensure appropriate referral occurs Completed |
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Use appropriate communication strategies to provide information relevant to promoting and maintaining good oral health Completed |
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Provide instruction to support patients to take a self-care approach to oral health in line with individual needs where possible Completed |
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Identify and address key barriers to management or self-management of oral health Completed |
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Review and monitor oral health issues Completed |
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