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Provide health care for children

Provide health care for children

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAMAT005
State Code
OEO27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2022
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2023
Field of Education
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
11/08/2023
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged under 15 years. It requires the ability to review health assessments and contribute to the development of health care plans as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.It covers skills to implement, monitor and review plans for the care of children with common childhood conditions. Care involves administering clinical treatments, making referrals and advising on available support services. Care also includes a focus on promoting growth, development and wellbeing of the child.Skills for completing children’s health assessments are covered in a complementary unit.This unit is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working as health practitioners. They work as part of a multidisciplinary primary health care team to provide primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No regulatory requirement for certification, occupational or business licensing is linked to this unit at the time of publication. For information about practitioner registration and accredited courses of study, contact the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
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