Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

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 HLTCOM408D, 'Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively' 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

1. Respond appropriately to instructions containing health terminology

1.1 Receive, understand and document written and oral instructions using practice-specific health terminology

1.2 Use checklists containing health terminology where appropriate

1.3 Recognise and interpret abbreviations for practice-specific terms and associated processes

1.4 Understand and adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines of specific health workplace

1.5 Seek clarification of instructions when necessary

2. Carry out routine tasks

2.1 Use practice-specific health terminology correctly in the completion of routine tasks

2.2 Seek assistance from designated person/s as required

3. Use appropriate health terminology in oral and written communication

3.1 Use appropriate practice-specific health terminology as directed in oral and written communication with clients, fellow workers and health professionals

3.2 Present written communication to a designated person for verification of terminology if required

3.3 Correctly spell and pronounce practice-specific health terminology

3.4 Seek advice from designated person as required to clarify correct use and meaning of practice-specific health terms and associated processes


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTCOM408D appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT41712 - Certificate IV in Neurophysiology Technology
  • HLT50112 - Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na)
  • HLT50212 - Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
  • HLT42712 - Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
  • HLT51712 - Diploma of Reflexology
  • HLT41212 - Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
  • HLT42812 - Certificate IV in Kinesiology
  • HLT40312 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
  • HLT43112 - Certificate IV in Defence Health Care
  • HLT60812 - Advanced Diploma of Neurophysiology Technology
  • HLT42612 - Certificate IV in Anaesthetic Technology