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Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health

Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHW408B
State Code
D5669
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
061305 - Indigenous Health
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to promote and apply strategies to address social determinants that underpin and contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues in the context of delivering primary health care services
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise social determinants of health
  • 1.1 Identify the social determinants of health for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
  • 1.2 Analyse the behavioural, social, political, and environmental determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health with due consideration to equity and social justice
  • 1.3 Investigate and clarify specific impacts of social, political, economic and environmental factors on the health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
  • 1.4 Clarify organisation policies and practices in recognising the social determinants of health in relation to the functions of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker
2. Promote awareness of social determinants of health
  • 2.1 Explain social determinants of health as part of primary health care service delivery
  • 2.2 Encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities to be self-determining and support their empowerment
  • 2.3 Demonstrate commitment to achieving access and equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people across a range of social, educational, economic and health systems and services
  • 2.4 Promote awareness of social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health across community service networks
  • 2.5 Promote reduction of negative impacts of social determinants on health across networks associated with a range of services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients
3. Implement strategies to address social determinants of health
  • 3.1 Apply strategies, policies and resources relevant to health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in delivery of primary health care services
  • 3.2 Deliver health services within the context of organisation policies to address social determinants of health in line with community requirements
  • 3.3 Support clients to fully access the health system, infrastructure, services and resources
  • 3.4 Support local community values, beliefs and gender roles and encourage community control in the delivery of health services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • 3.5 Foster partnering relationships with community groups, agencies and organisations involved in community development initiatives
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8978 HLTAHW408A Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG673 HLTAHW022 Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health Unit of competency
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