Unit of competency Outline
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Work effectively in prosthetics and orthotics
Work effectively in prosthetics and orthotics
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPO301D
HLTPO301D
State Code
WD264
WD264
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes introductory knowledge and skills required to work effectively in a prosthetics and orthotics environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work in the prosthetic orthotic industry context
- 1.1 Work with knowledge of the role and function of various occupations associated with the prosthetic orthotic industry
- 1.2 Work with knowledge of the role and principal activities of the prosthetic orthotic industry and of organisations within the industry
- 1.3 Support the role of health care workers and professionals associated with the industry
- 1.4 Work with an understanding of current industry issues
2. Demonstrate commitment to quality prosthetic orthotic services for clients with disabilities
- 2.1 Identify common disabilities associated with the prosthetic orthotics industry
- 2.2 Apply an understanding of elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities
- 2.3 Acknowledge and support the rights of people with disabilities
- 2.4 Take into account personal attitudes and values regarding disability
- 2.5 Apply awareness of environmental influences on disabled people
3. Communicate effectively with others
- 3.1 Collect information to achieve work responsibilities from appropriate sources
- 3.2 Use verbal communication and listening skills effectively to seek, convey and confirm workplace instructions
- 3.3 Participate constructively in work group discussions concerning workplace issues
- 3.4 Follow appropriate meeting procedures
- 3.5 Respond promptly and in accordance with organisation requirements to instructions or enquiries
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Various occupations associated with the prosthetic orthotic industry may include:
Prosthetists Orthotists
Prosthetic Orthotic Technicians
Pedorthists
Organisations within the industry may include:
Principal employers
Unions
Employers Associations
Professional Associations
Health care workers and professionals associated with the industry may include:
Rehabilitation Physicians
Medical Practitioners
Rehabilitation Engineers
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Seating and Assistive Technology Technicians
Cast Technicians
Orthopaedic Technicians
Current industry issues may include:
Industrial relations
Impact of technological advances
Government policy
Scope of practice of the personnel in the industry
Client expectations
Customer service
Duty of care
Common disabilities associated with the prosthetic orthotics industry may include
Amputation
Musculo-skeletal disabilities
Orthopaedic disabilities
Spina bifida
Cerebral palsy
Spinal cord injury
Range of impairments
Elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities may include:
Individual differences
Social isolation
Mobility restriction
Family issues
Change of role within family
Socialisation
Restrictions in relation to education, employment and recreation
Community attitudes
Community and support services
Impact of aging
Challenging behaviour
Rights of disabled persons may include:
Legislative rights
Access and equity principles
Client participation
Freedom from discrimination
Privacy
Confidentiality
Access to complaints mechanisms
To be treated in a dignified and safe manner
Environmental influences may include:
Family support
Community attitudes
Community support services
Building access
Verbal communication and listening skills may include:
Answering telephone calls
Requests from colleagues
Use of voice mail
Informal and formal discussions
Answering enquiries
Participation in meetings
Organisation requirements may include:
Work plans and priorities
Job requests
Goals and objectives
Policies and procedures
Work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs
Use of resources
Quality improvement
Ethical standards
Team meetings
Various occupations associated with the prosthetic orthotic industry may include:
Prosthetists Orthotists
Prosthetic Orthotic Technicians
Pedorthists
Organisations within the industry may include:
Principal employers
Unions
Employers Associations
Professional Associations
Health care workers and professionals associated with the industry may include:
Rehabilitation Physicians
Medical Practitioners
Rehabilitation Engineers
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Seating and Assistive Technology Technicians
Cast Technicians
Orthopaedic Technicians
Current industry issues may include:
Industrial relations
Impact of technological advances
Government policy
Scope of practice of the personnel in the industry
Client expectations
Customer service
Duty of care
Common disabilities associated with the prosthetic orthotics industry may include
Amputation
Musculo-skeletal disabilities
Orthopaedic disabilities
Spina bifida
Cerebral palsy
Spinal cord injury
Range of impairments
Elementary social and behavioural aspects of disabilities may include:
Individual differences
Social isolation
Mobility restriction
Family issues
Change of role within family
Socialisation
Restrictions in relation to education, employment and recreation
Community attitudes
Community and support services
Impact of aging
Challenging behaviour
Rights of disabled persons may include:
Legislative rights
Access and equity principles
Client participation
Freedom from discrimination
Privacy
Confidentiality
Access to complaints mechanisms
To be treated in a dignified and safe manner
Environmental influences may include:
Family support
Community attitudes
Community support services
Building access
Verbal communication and listening skills may include:
Answering telephone calls
Requests from colleagues
Use of voice mail
Informal and formal discussions
Answering enquiries
Participation in meetings
Organisation requirements may include:
Work plans and priorities
Job requests
Goals and objectives
Policies and procedures
Work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs
Use of resources
Quality improvement
Ethical standards
Team meetings
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Access to appropriate or simulated workplace where assessment can take place
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment may include:
Observation of work activities
Observation of simulation and/or role play
Written tasks
relevant formal and informal education/training courses
Case studies and scenarios
Supervisor appraisal
Interviews/questioning
Role plays
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit can be assessed independently
However holistic assessment practice with other health technician units of competency is encouraged
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Access to appropriate or simulated workplace where assessment can take place
Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols
Method of assessment may include:
Observation of work activities
Observation of simulation and/or role play
Written tasks
relevant formal and informal education/training courses
Case studies and scenarios
Supervisor appraisal
Interviews/questioning
Role plays
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Related units:
This unit can be assessed independently
However holistic assessment practice with other health technician units of competency is encouraged
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8430 | HLTPO301C | Work effectively in prosthetics and orthotics | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J061 | HLT32112 | Certificate III in Prosthetic-Orthotic Technology | Qualification |