Apply understanding of the Australian health care system

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 HLTEN516B, 'Apply understanding of the Australian health care system'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply understanding of the Australian health care system' 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. Practise within the Australian health care system

1.1 Apply the principles of primary health care and wellness principles to own work role

1.2 Identify and access appropriate agencies to facilitate positive health outcomes for clients

1.3 Take into account the socio-cultural factors that may impact on the health of each client

1.4 Recognise and incorporate into practice the social influences that impact on health and illness

1.5 Work with an awareness of the political, economic and social impacts on health care delivery

1.6 Work with an awareness of non-western models of health care delivery and their place in contemporary practice

1.7 Apply strategies within own work role to maintain standards of care within the contemporary health care system

1.8 Apply knowledge of major considerations in the provision of health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

1.9 Apply knowledge of multiculturalism, health issues and health care practices facing peoples from places other than Australia

1.10 Maintain awareness of current health issues impacting on clinical practice and the development of health policy

2. Apply an understanding of the funding sources for health in Australia

2.1 Work with an awareness of appropriate source(s) of funding for health care services

2.2 Provide information to clients as required, relating to health care service funding sources and health related insurances in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse

3. Take into account a range of factors affecting health

3.1 Identify the range of factors that may affect health for a range of client groups

3.2 Identify risk factors applying to the health of each client, taking into account the specific health and social circumstances of the client

3.3 Identify existing health services that address current health issues

3.4 Identify and refer situations of risk or potential risk to appropriate health professional

3.5 Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of available community health promotional strategies

3.6 Promote understanding of the client's emotional and social wellbeing


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTEN516B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT51607 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
  • HLT61107 - Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
  • HLT43407 - Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
  • HLT51612 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing)