Skill set Outline
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Smoking Cessation Skill Set
Smoking Cessation Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00040
HLTSS00040
State Code
AC488
AC488
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
01/07/2013
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
4.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
160
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 31/10/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 2.00 | 11/07/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 01/07/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides a set of skills for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and other health professionals to specialise in the provision of smoking cessation strategies for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Units
CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
HLTPOP014 Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change
HLTPOP015 Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation
HLTPOP016 Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent
Units
CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
HLTPOP014 Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change
HLTPOP015 Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation
HLTPOP016 Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the health and community sectors
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certificate requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set provides a pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and other health professionals to specialise in the provision of smoking cessation strategies for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Application of this skill set is only appropriate under the supervision of a relevant health professional and as a member of a health care team.
Application of this skill set is only appropriate under the supervision of a relevant health professional and as a member of a health care team.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements for smoking cessation strategies.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ50 | HLTPOP014 | Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVC62 | CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ49 | HLTPOP015 | Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ48 | HLTPOP016 | Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent | 35 | Unit of competency |
