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?
Assess needs of clients who are nicotine dependent
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Elicit client's history particularly relevant to smoking, in accordance with organisation guidelines and ethical considerations Completed |
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Assess nicotine dependence using a validated method Completed |
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Determine smoking cessation treatment based on assessment of an individual's level of nicotine dependence, stage of change and client history Completed |
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Professionally and accurately maintain client records Completed |
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Maintain client confidentiality Completed |
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Implement interventions
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Match intervention to client's personal circumstances including relevant health issues, level of dependence and behavioural triggers Completed |
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Conduct brief intervention with client according to client needs Completed |
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Use motivational interviewing techniques to increase client's motivation to quit Completed |
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Provide intensive counselling as per individual need Completed |
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Refer clients to other health professional or agency as appropriate Completed |
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Assist clients in accessing pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation
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Provide client with information about pharmacotherapies, their benefits and contraindications Completed |
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Determine suitability of pharmacotherapies for client Completed |
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Provide referral to a medical practitioner for pharmacotherapies as appropriate Completed |
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Determine options for optimal combination of smoking cessation therapies with client if appropriate Completed |
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Monitor client's progress
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Arrange and conduct client follow up Completed |
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Assess client's progress against goals set and interventions conducted and then provide feedback Completed |
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Assess risk of relapse Completed |
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Provide behavioural interventions and/or pharmacological advice Completed |
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Refer clients to other health professional or agency as appropriate Completed |
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Ensure high standards of professionalism and continuing professional development
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Demonstrate professional standard of conduct at all times Completed |
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Maintain knowledge of evidence base relating to smoking cessation therapies Completed |
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Undertake qualitative and quantitative assessment of work Completed |
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Appraise developments in smoking cessation practices and apply to improve own practice Completed |
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Maintain ongoing personal professional development and training in smoking cessation Completed |
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