Module Outline
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Identify features of personal healthcare
Identify features of personal healthcare
Module
National Code
VU23791
VU23791
State Code
BA503
BA503
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2025
Field of Education
120199 - General Education Programmes, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to access healthcare information and services in Australia related to personal health needs. It requires the ability to identify common illnesses and ailments that may affect an individual and actions taken to manage these.
This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their basic knowledge of their personal health and how to access healthcare to support their own personal health needs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their basic knowledge of their personal health and how to access healthcare to support their own personal health needs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Identify factors related to personal health
- 1.1 Identify common illnesses, ailments and injuries
- 1.2 Outline the symptoms associated with common illnesses and ailments
- 1.3 Identify appropriate actions to take to manage common illnesses and injuries
Identify common household medicines and health equipment and their uses
- 2.1 Identify the types of medicines commonly found in home first aid
- 2.2 Identify the information contained on labels and their importance
- 2.3 Match medicines with their purpose
- 2.4 Outline the features and uses of common household medical equipment
Investigate healthcare services in the local area to support personal health
- 3.1 Identify sources of information on healthcare services
- 3.2 Identify available services
- 3.3 Locate a number of local healthcare services
- 3.4 Identify the opening and closing times of personally relevant local healthcare services
Describe appropriate action in the event of a medical emergency
- 4.1 Identify a range of medical emergencies
- 4.2 Identify emergency services and their functions
- 4.3 Outline the steps required to obtain emergency assistance
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX507 | VU22381 | Identify features of the health care system | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE21 | 22690VIC | Certificate I in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |
| BHE20 | 22689VIC | Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) | Accredited course |