This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues and health providers in complex situations using verbal and non-verbal interactions. It requires workers to address these significant challenges in the context of providing a health care service.  This unit applies to pre-hospital/out-of-hospital health care workers in a range of settings where direct patient contact is involved.


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.

Unit details

Location:
St Albans
Sunshine
Werribee
Study level:
Vocational and further education (TAFE)
Unit code:
HLTAMB001

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Assessment

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes and 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: - performed 2 routine extrications of a patient, and; - used interpersonal skills while working with other workers and patient during safe egress.Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge: - workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures relevant to the movement of patients; - patient care requirements under a range of circumstances involving movement of patient; - correct use of relevant equipment; - potential for adaptation of available resources; - factors that may affect safety and welfare of patient and crew.

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This unit is studied as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course.

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