Assess and support clients social and emotional wellbeing

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTAHW017, 'Assess and support clients social and emotional wellbeing'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assess and support clients social and emotional wellbeing' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Obtain client history and information for social and emotional wellbeing assessment

1.1 Establish a relationship of trust with the client by demonstrating and respecting confidentiality of communications

1.2 Use effective and culturally appropriate and safe communication skills to obtain a personal history from the client

1.3 Seek information about relevant critical incidents with due sensitivity and respect for the physical, emotional and cultural safety and security of those affected

1.4 Observe client closely to identify any signs of emotional disturbance

1.5 Seek additional related information through consultation with family and/or significant others as required and with consent of the client

1.6 Consult relevant allied professionals and available documentation in relation to the health of the client

1.7 Record all information obtained according to principles of confidentiality and organisational procedures and policies

2. Assess and determine client wellbeing

2.1 Analyse information obtained to recognise signs and symptoms of mental disturbance and significant underlying emotional reactions to loss, grief and trauma

2.2 Recognise issues that may relate to transgenerational trauma and grief for the individual, family and community

2.3 Identify disturbances in behaviour that may suggest a psychiatric disability

2.4 Promptly discuss with experienced staff any indicators of depression or suicide risk, and refer client to appropriate supports as required

2.5 Identify issues requiring mandatory notification and report to supervisor and/or an appropriate authority

2.6 Identify client’s self-management capacity and barriers

2.7 Discuss findings with colleagues to determine appropriate course of action to support client’s wellbeing with reference to any existing health care plan

2.8 Document all findings and determined actions according to policy, procedures confidentiality principles

3. Provide support to client

3.1 Invite client and, with their consent, their family to discuss issues of concern in a supportive and confidential context

3.2 Provide client with information to enable decision-making about their social and emotional wellbeing

3.3 Support client to identify key self-management needs and goals and to determine appropriate self-care strategies

3.4 Refer client as required and follow-up on referrals

3.5 Refer serious or potentially serious issues to senior health staff for advice

3.6 Assist and refer family to address own wellbeing and safety, as required

3.7 Maintain current, complete, accurate and relevant records from each client interaction


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTAHW017 appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT50113 - Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT40113 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
  • HLT40213 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice