HLTAHA034 — Support the development of speech and communication skills

1 Receive delegation and gather information.

• 1.1Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Speech Pathologist.
• 1.2Obtain information from delegating Speech Pathologist, according to organisational policy and procedures.
• 1.3Discuss and confirm with delegating Speech Pathologist treatment plans and programs and identify requirements outside scope of role.

2 Prepare for delivery of a speech pathology program.

• 2.1Determine the person’s availability according to organisational protocols.
• 2.2Confirm with the person and delegating Speech Pathologist the need for an interpreter.
• 2.3Prepare equipment to deliver speech pathology program, in relation to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and as specified by the delegating Speech Pathologist.

3 Deliver speech pathology program under supervision of Speech Pathologist.

• 3.1Ensure consent is obtained from the individual, or a third party where applicable.
• 3.2Confirm the therapeutic outcomes defined in the program with the person and the delegating Speech Pathologist.
• 3.4Deliver activities as detailed in the treatment plan and as specified by the delegating Speech Pathologist.
• 3.5Use motivators and provide input that reflect age and communication ability of the person.
• 3.6Provide the person with time, opportunity and encouragement to practise existing and newly developed skills.
• 3.7Encourage the person to take advantage of planned and unplanned opportunities to integrate skills developed within the program into their daily activities.
• 3.8Respond to adverse reaction to the program according to the organisational procedures.
• 3.9Provide feedback where goals are not being met according to the person’s needs, to the delegating Speech Pathologist and the person’s care team to support future planning.

4 Assist with developing activities to support speech pathology program.

• 4.1Identify the communication goals to be achieved from the speech pathology plan as specified by the delegating Speech Pathologist.
• 4.2Develop activities, in consultation with the delegating Speech Pathologist to achieve speech pathology goals.
• 4.3Assist with the location or development of activities and materials reflective of the person’s age and level of functioning.
• 4.4Confirm development work with delegating Speech Pathologist.

5 Comply with supervisory requirements.

• 5.1Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside scope of role.
• 5.2Report the person’s difficulties to the delegating Speech Pathologist before continuing the program.
• 5.3Participate in supervision processes with the delegating Speech Pathologist in accordance with organisational procedures.

6 Clean and store equipment and materials.

• 6.1Clean equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
• 6.2Store equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures.
• 6.3Report equipment faults in accordance with organisational procedures.

7 Document information.

• 7.1Document information relating to the person’s speech pathology program in line with organisational requirements.
• 7.2Provide regular feedback to the delegating Speech Pathologist.
• 7.3Use professional terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the person’s speech pathology program.

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