ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Identify and refer clients requiring medical or allied health professional expertise.

1.1. Access and review client initial pre-test screening information according to Legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

1.2. Ascertain additional health information from the client as required.

1.3. Analyse health information to determine the need for referral and guidance from medical or allied health professionals within established professional parameters.

1.4. Recommend client seek advice from medical or allied health professionals as appropriate according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.5. Arrange a referral to an appropriate medical or allied health professional.

1.6. Ensure referral occurs with permission or consent of client and within confidentiality and privacy standards

1.7. Complete relevant documentation according to organisational policies and procedures.

2. Receive and respond to referrals.

2.1. Identify instructions within the referral received from medical or allied health professional.

2.2. Seek clarification from medical or allied health professional as required.

2.3. Discuss outcomes of referral with client and answer client queries regarding exercise plan.

2.4. Develop exercise plan as directed by referral.

2.5. Document referral process according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements.

3. Apply exercise considerations and guidelines to provide an exercise plan to manage clients with identified special requirements.

3.1. Describe the exercise and types of exercise which are recommended for clients with identified special requirements exercising in the fitness industry to maintain and develop health and functional capacity to clients.

3.2. Deliver the exercise plan designed by a suitably qualified medical or allied health professional to clients with identified special requirements.

3.3. Instruct clients with identified special requirements under the supervision of suitably qualified medical or allied health professionals.

3.4. Apply aerobic and resistance training guidelines to clients with identified special requirements in line with recommendations and guidelines from medical or allied health professionals.

3.5. Provide advice on exercise guidelines appropriate to clients with identified special requirements in consultation with medical or allied health professional.

4. Monitor client responses and progress.

4.1. Monitor client response to the exercise program.

4.2. Report client progress including difficulties and concerns to medical or allied health professional in a timely manner.

4.3. Recognise signs and symptoms of instability and take appropriate action.

4.4. Notify medical or allied health professional of any changes in client condition or health status as required according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements.

4.5. Review client's fitness level and health status regularly and make appropriate modifications to exercise plan as required.

4.6. Provide feedback to client on progress and any recommended adjustments.

5. Maintain case management file.

5.1. Identify information that needs to be recorded in the case management file.

5.2. Identify information that needs to be shared with medical or allied health professionals and provide as required.

5.3. Maintain current, complete, accurate and relevant client records for each client contact.