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Allied health assistance - nutrition and dietetics skill set
Allied health assistance - nutrition and dietetics skill set
Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00002
HLTSS00002
State Code
AB479
AB479
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
25/03/2011
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
—
Nominal Hours
205
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2011 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Not Applicable
Pathway Information
Pathway These units provide credit towards HLT42507 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Target Group
Target group This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who hold a relevant professional or vocational qualification in health and wish to gain a set of skills in allied health assistance (nutrition and dietetics)
Suggested words for statement of attainment
Required form of words for Statement of Attainment This skill set meets industry requirements as specified in the HLT07 Health Training Package for work in allied health assistance in nutrition and dietetics
Please note that the following units of competency (from HLT31507 Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance) are pre-requisites for units included in this skill set:
HLTNA301C Provide assistance to nutrition and dietetic services
HLTNA302C Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTNA303C Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans
HLTNA304C Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs
HLTNA305C Support food services in menu and meal order processing
HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices
In addition, the following units of competency are recommended for work in allied health:
HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service
HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement
Please note that the following units of competency (from HLT31507 Certificate III in Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance) are pre-requisites for units included in this skill set:
HLTNA301C Provide assistance to nutrition and dietetic services
HLTNA302C Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
HLTNA303C Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans
HLTNA304C Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs
HLTNA305C Support food services in menu and meal order processing
HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices
In addition, the following units of competency are recommended for work in allied health:
HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service
HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5631 | HLTAH301B | Assist with an allied health program | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D5647 | HLTAH415B | Assist with the screening of dietary requirements and special diets | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5641 | HLTAH409B | Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes | 65 | Unit of competency |
| D5649 | HLTAH420B | Support the provision of basic nutrition advice/education | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD291 | HLTSS00052 | Allied Health Assistance - Nutrition and Dietetics Skill Set | Skill set |