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Support the development of speech and communication skills

Support the development of speech and communication skills

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA012
State Code
AVB00
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
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the delivery of speech pathology programs designed to achieve and develop optimum independence in speech and communication skills. This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of an allied health professional.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 delivery of a speech pathology program
  • 1.1 Obtain information about the program from the supervising speech pathologist
  • 1.2 Confer with speech pathologist about any program ambiguities or requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation
  • 1.3 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols
  • 1.4 Determine need for interpreter where the client has English as a second language
  • 1.5 Gather the equipment to deliver the speech pathology program, in line with client needs and specifications of the speech pathologist
2. Conduct speech pathology program according to identified goals and methods under supervision of a speech pathologist
  • 2.1 Check, before commencing the program, that consent is obtained from the individual, or a third party where the individual is not in a position to provide this consent independently
  • 2.2 Confirm the therapeutic outcomes defined in the program with the client and the speech pathologist
  • 2.3 Carry out program activities using the methods as directed and detailed in the treatment plan and as designed by the speech pathologist
  • 2.4 Use motivators that are appropriate to the age and communication ability of the client
  • 2.5 Provide a level of stimulation that is appropriate to the age and communication ability of the client
  • 2.6 Provide the client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills
  • 2.7 Encourage the client to take advantage of planned and unplanned opportunities to integrate skills developed within the program into their daily activities
  • 2.8 Take action in response to adverse reaction to the program according to the detailed risk management framework
  • 2.9 Provide accurate and prompt feedback to the speech pathologist and according to clients needs, the client’s care team to support future planning
3. Assist with developing activities to support a speech pathology program
  • 3.1 Identify the communication goals to be achieved from the speech pathology plan as specified by the speech pathologist
  • 3.2 Seek advice from speech pathologist where goals are not being met as expected
  • 3.3 Develop activities, in liaison with the speech pathologist, that follow the identified hierarchy of tasks and skills needed to achieve speech pathology goals
  • 3.4 Assist with the location or development of activities and materials appropriate to client’s age and level of functioning
  • 3.5 Confirm development work with a speech pathologist
4. Comply with supervisory requirements
  • 4.1 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge
  • 4.2 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program
  • 4.3 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisation protocol
5. Clean and store equipment
  • 5.1 Clean any material and equipment according to manufacturers requirements
  • 5.2 Store material and equipment according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols
  • 5.3 Report equipment faults to appropriate person
6. Document client information
  • 6.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the speech pathology program in line with organisation requirements
  • 6.2 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD031 HLTAH410C Support the development of speech and communication skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEI72 HLTAHA034 Support the development of speech and communication skills Unit of competency