HLTAHA049 - Recognise impact of health conditions

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Unit code: HLTAHA049 | Study level: TAFE
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Location
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Werribee
Prerequisites
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise the impact of health conditions of a person undertaking an intervention or therapy program. Work includes using a basic understanding of the human body to assist in interpreting information about person's health status to promote ways to maintain a healthy functioning of the body.This unit applies to Allied Health Assistants and should be performed under the direct, indirect or remote supervision and delegation of an Allied Health Professional (AHP).

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • obtain, interpret and use knowledge of the human body and healthy functioning in the workplace or in simulation to:
  • recognise impacts of health conditions of at least two different people presenting with different conditions
  • provide information to two people and the delegating health professionals in different situations.
  • perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 120 hours of allied health assistance work. At least 60% of this work must be carried out in an allied health workplace. The remaining 40% may be carried out in a simulated environment, if an allied health workplace is unavailable.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • purpose of anatomy and physiology in Allied Health Assistant practice:
  • basic anatomical and physiological aspects of therapy activity
  • processes for providing feedback before, during and on completion of delegated therapy activity
  • processes for communicating effectively with treating health professionals
  • national framework for advance care planning
  • health information and related terminology
  • role of delegation, process for delegation of tasks and impact on scope of role
  • anatomy and physiology relating to allied health disciplines
  • organisation of the cells, tissues and organs
  • basic structure and functions of the body systems and associated components, including:
  • cardiovascular system
  • respiratory system
  • musculoskeletal system
  • endocrine system
  • gastrointestinal system
  • urinary system
  • reproductive system
  • integumentary system
  • lymphatic system
  • nervous system
  • immune system
  • principles of homeostasis and the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease
  • interaction between body systems to maintain homeostasis
  • common examples of homeostasis including:
  • maintenance of normal body temperature
  • fluid and electrolyte balance
  • elimination of wastes
  • maintenance of normal blood pressure levels
  • maintenance of normal blood glucose levels
  • common measures of a person’s health status including:
  • body temperature
  • pulse rate
  • respiration rate
  • blood pressure
  • blood glucose levels
  • anatomical terms of location:
  • medial and lateral
  • anterior and posterior
  • superior and inferior
  • proximal and distal
  • superficial and deep
  • common conditions and illnesses on body systems including:
  • diabetes
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • musculoskeletal conditions
  • neurological conditions
  • cancer
  • obesity
  • malnutrition
  • organisational documentation processes
  • work health and safety (WHS)
  • common screening and assessment tools used in allied health therapy to determine health, wellbeing and function
  • impact of ageing on body systems
  • disability and physical health
  • mental health issues & physical health
  • credible sources of information about human anatomy and physiology and common health issues.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
HLT43021 | Certificate iv | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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