Skill set Outline
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Oral Health Care Skill Set for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
Oral Health Care Skill Set for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00026
HLTSS00026
State Code
AC376
AC376
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
01/07/2013
Current Release Date
31/10/2013
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
190
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 31/10/2013 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 11/07/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 01/07/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides a set of skills for providing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people with information about basic oral hygiene and care through the provision of educational and motivational information, including the demonstration of oral hygiene practices and techniques where appropriate.
Units
CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
HLTAHW025 Provide information and strategies in health care
Units
CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
HLTAHW025 Provide information and strategies in health care
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards a number of community sector or health qualifications at Certificate IV level or above.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certificate requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Target Group
Application of this skill set is intended to support clients to maintain an appropriate level of oral health care as identified by a relevant oral health professional and to identify potential oral health issues for referral to an appropriate oral health professional.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements for work in providing oral health support as part of a role in providing direct client services.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG676 | HLTAHW025 | Provide information and strategies in health care | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WB985 | CHCOHC404A | Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB984 | CHCOHC402A | Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB982 | CHCOHC303A | Use basic oral health screening tools | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC478 | HLTSS00018 | Oral health care skill set - to work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | Skill set |