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Provide basic foot care

Provide basic foot care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS013
State Code
AVC64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061713 - Podiatry
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine foot care requirements, and prepare and use basic equipment and medicaments for those people not requiring services of a professional podiatrist.This unit applies to workers who provide care to older people and follow an established individualised plan in a range of residential and community service contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for basic foot skin and nail care
  • 1.1 Confirm that prior assessment has identified need for foot care services appropriate to own role
  • 1.2 Determine requirements for foot care according to individualised plan
  • 1.3 Provide a safe and comfortable setting
  • 1.4 Gather and prepare equipment and materials, following infection control guidelines
2. Complete care routine
  • 2.1 Explain foot skin and nail care procedures to the person
  • 2.2 Assist the person to remove and put on shoes, socks and hosiery, where necessary
  • 2.3 Correctly position the person for foot skin and nail care to minimise risk to the person and the worker
  • 2.4 Follow infection control procedures
  • 2.5 Perform washing, drying, filing and skin care tasks according to individualised plan
3. Clean and store equipment and materials
  • 3.1 Collect, handle and dispose of biological waste material in a safe and sustainable way
  • 3.2 Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines, setting protocols and infection control requirements
4. Document the person’s information
  • 4.1 Record basic foot, skin and nail care according to organisation requirements
  • 4.2 Identify and document indicators of foot issues requiring professional attention and make appropriate referral in a timely manner
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8576 CHCICS306B Provide basic foot skin and nail care Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEI02 CHCCCS032 Provide basic foot care Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD171 CHCSS00071 Basic Foot Care Skill Set Skill set
AWK6 CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support Qualification