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Evidence Guide: HLTPO301D - Work effectively in prosthetics and orthotics

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HLTPO301D - Work effectively in prosthetics and orthotics

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

Work in the prosthetic orthotic industry context

  1. Work with knowledge of the role and function of various occupations associated with the prosthetic orthotic industry
  2. Work with knowledge of the role and principal activities of the prosthetic orthotic industry and of organisations within the industry
  3. Support the role of health care workers and professionals associated with the industry
  4. Work with an understanding of current industry issues
Work with knowledge of the role and function of various occupations associated with the prosthetic orthotic industry

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Work with knowledge of the role and principal activities of the prosthetic orthotic industry and of organisations within the industry

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Support the role of health care workers and professionals associated with the industry

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Work with an understanding of current industry issues

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Demonstrate commitment to quality prosthetic orthotic services for clients with disabilities

  1. Identify common disabilities associated with the prosthetic orthotics industry
  2. Apply an understanding of elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities
  3. Acknowledge and support the rights of people with disabilities
  4. Take into account personal attitudes and values regarding disability
  5. Apply awareness of environmental influences on disabled people
Identify common disabilities associated with the prosthetic orthotics industry

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Apply an understanding of elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities

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Acknowledge and support the rights of people with disabilities

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Take into account personal attitudes and values regarding disability

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Apply awareness of environmental influences on disabled people

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Communicate effectively with others

  1. Collect information to achieve work responsibilities from appropriate sources
  2. Use verbal communication and listening skills effectively to seek, convey and confirm workplace instructions
  3. Participate constructively in work group discussions concerning workplace issues
  4. Follow appropriate meeting procedures
  5. Respond promptly and in accordance with organisation requirements to instructions or enquiries
Collect information to achieve work responsibilities from appropriate sources

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Use verbal communication and listening skills effectively to seek, convey and confirm workplace instructions

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Participate constructively in work group discussions concerning workplace issues

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Follow appropriate meeting procedures

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Respond promptly and in accordance with organisation requirements to instructions or enquiries

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Access to appropriate or simulated workplace where assessment can take place

Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols

Method of assessment may include:

Observation of work activities

Observation of simulation and/or role play

Written tasks

relevant formal and informal education/training courses

Case studies and scenarios

Supervisor appraisal

Interviews/questioning

Role plays

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

Related units:

This unit can be assessed independently

However holistic assessment practice with other health technician units of competency is encouraged

Required Skills and Knowledge

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:

Basic knowledge of current industry issues

Common disabilities and their specific physical impact relevant to use of prosthetic and orthotic devices

Elementary social and behavioural aspects of disability

General environmental influences on disabled persons

Importance of principles and practices to enhance sustainability in the workplace, including environmental, economic, workforce and social sustainability

Importance of prostheses/orthoses for a disabled person

Insight in to personal attitudes towards disability

Introductory anatomy and physiology relevant to ensuring elementary understanding of common disabilities and impairments, and their impact on individuals who require prosthetics or orthotics

Materials and components used in the orthotic/prosthetic industry

Principles of effective communication in relation to listening, questioning and non-verbal communication

Role of significant organisations in the prosthetics orthotics industry

Scope of practice of occupations in the prosthetics orthotics industry

The legal and social rights of disabled persons

The role of occupations and health professionals in, or associated with, the prosthetics orthotics industry

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:

Communicate effectively to provide clear, concise and correct information

Communicate with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Participate effectively and constructively in workplace discussions and meetings on workplace issues

Receive and follow instructions

Recognise, report and manage errors and risk within work role

Relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

Request advice, receive feedback and work in a team

Respond to requests appropriately

Recognise and use opportunities to enhance sustainability in the workplace

Seek and confirm workplace information when required

Use reading and writing skills as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill that may range from the ability to understand symbols used in WHS signs, to reading workplace safety pamphlets or procedure manuals

Use oral communication skills as required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation, including skills in:

asking questions

providing clear information

listening to and understanding workplace instructions

clarifying workplace instructions when necessary

effective verbal and non verbal communication with a range of internal and external persons

Range Statement

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.

Various occupations associated with the prosthetic orthotic industry may include:

Prosthetists Orthotists

Prosthetic Orthotic Technicians

Pedorthists

Organisations within the industry may include:

Principal employers

Unions

Employers Associations

Professional Associations

Health care workers and professionals associated with the industry may include:

Rehabilitation Physicians

Medical Practitioners

Rehabilitation Engineers

Physiotherapists

Occupational Therapists

Seating and Assistive Technology Technicians

Cast Technicians

Orthopaedic Technicians

Current industry issues may include:

Industrial relations

Impact of technological advances

Government policy

Scope of practice of the personnel in the industry

Client expectations

Customer service

Duty of care

Common disabilities associated with the prosthetic orthotics industry may include

Amputation

Musculo-skeletal disabilities

Orthopaedic disabilities

Spina bifida

Cerebral palsy

Spinal cord injury

Range of impairments

Elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities may include:

Individual differences

Social isolation

Mobility restriction

Family issues

Change of role within family

Socialisation

Restrictions in relation to education, employment and recreation

Community attitudes

Community and support services

Impact of aging

Challenging behaviour

Rights of disabled persons may include:

Legislative rights

Access and equity principles

Client participation

Freedom from discrimination

Privacy

Confidentiality

Access to complaints mechanisms

To be treated in a dignified and safe manner

Environmental influences may include:

Family support

Community attitudes

Community support services

Building access

Verbal communication and listening skills may include:

Answering telephone calls

Requests from colleagues

Use of voice mail

Informal and formal discussions

Answering enquiries

Participation in meetings

Organisation requirements may include:

Work plans and priorities

Job requests

Goals and objectives

Policies and procedures

Work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs

Use of resources

Quality improvement

Ethical standards

Team meetings