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Provide basic health information to clients

Provide basic health information to clients

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW203B
State Code
D5652
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the competencies required to deliver under supervision and given clear instructions, a limited range of health care information to individuals or small groups of clients, including specific basic information on nutrition and environmental health and basic information to support implementation of a client's health care plan
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify client needs for health information
  • 1.1 Question clients to clarify understanding of specific basic health issues
  • 1.2 Consider cultural practices and beliefs when clarifying information needs
  • 1.3 Relay findings about client information needs to the service provider
2. Provide basic health information
  • 2.1 Deliver health information to the client in line with community, organisation and legislative requirements
  • 2.2 Provide basic information about nutrition and environmental health in line with community and organisation requirements
  • 2.3 Provide basic information to support individual health care plan in line with client and organisation requirements
  • 2.4 Provide information to support a self-care approach in line with client and organisation requirements
3. Assist in the evaluation of health information provision
  • 3.1 Consult client and/or community about effectiveness of health information
  • 3.2 Seek feedback to determine how well health information has been understood
  • 3.3 Provide feedback in line with organisation and supervisory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8960 HLTAHW203A Provide basic health information to clients Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG654 HLTAHW003 Provide basic health information to clients Unit of competency
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