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Allied Health Assistance - Occupational Therapy Skill Set

Allied Health Assistance - Occupational Therapy Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00053
State Code
AD282
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
120
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
Description
This skill set applies to allied health assistants and work should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of an allied health professional. It reflects the skill requirements for those working in allied health (occupational therapy).
Units
HLTAHA010 Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status
HLTAHA016 Support the fitting of assistive equipment
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the HLT Health Training Package, including HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil.
Target Group
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals working in the health industry who wish to develop skills in occupational therapy.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from HLT Health Training Package meet industry requirements for work in allied health assistance in occupational therapy.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB04 HLTAHA010 Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status 65 Unit of competency
AVA96 HLTAHA016 Support the fitting of assistive equipment 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AB487 HLTSS00003 Allied health assistance - occupational therapy skill set Skill set
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AF005 HLTSS00074 Allied Health Assistance - Rehabilitation and Reablement Skill Set Skill set