HLTAHCS013 — Provide eye health care

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What an assessment for HLTAHCS013 must cover

53 assessable components: 4 elements (26 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Complete eye health assessments.

1.1Use culturally safe and effective communication in all interactions to establish and maintain positive relationships.
1.2Obtain client health history and review client records and health plans to establish individual eye care requirements.
1.3Follow procedures for infection control and correct and safe use of optical equipment.
1.4Complete routine eye examination and visual acuity test according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols.
1.5Recognise signs of commonly occurring eye health conditions.
1.6Identify the need for further eye examination and refer clients to specialist services according to organisational procedures.
1.7Accurately document details of client history and assessments in client records according to organisational policies and procedures.

2 Treat minor eye health conditions.

2.1Explain the reason and procedures for the treatment, confirm client understanding and obtain informed consent.
2.2Implement required infection control precautions according to treatment requirements.
2.3Administer treatments according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols.
2.4Recommend and demonstrate correct use of eye medications for clients with eye infections.
2.5Use dilating and anaesthetic eye drops according to individual client needs and within scope of practice.
2.6Follow first aid procedures and organisational standard treatment protocols to address acute eye problems and injuries.
2.7Recognise situations requiring immediate emergency medical care and organise prompt assistance according to organisational policies and procedures.
2.8Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.

3 Support clients with ongoing eye health conditions.

3.1Work within scope of practice and according to guidance provided by medical practitioner, optometrist or ophthalmologist to provide continuity of care.
3.2Facilitate links and discussions between clients and eye specialists using culturally appropriate communication and information sharing.
3.4Make minor adjustments and repairs to optical appliances.
3.5Identify and provide practical support that assists clients to access specialist eye health services.
3.6Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.

4 Provide resources and information about eye health.

4.1Provide culturally appropriate education resources about eye health to clients and their families.
4.2Inform clients about eye health care resources and services available in the community and state or territory.
4.3Provide information about the importance of healthy lifestyle and protection and monitoring of own eye health.
4.4Explain to clients the nature of potential complications of diseases and their impacts on eye health and vision.
4.5Use visual aids and explain basic aspects of common eye conditions and how they are treated and managed.
4.6Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.

Performance evidence

complete an eye health assessment of four different Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients including: - two children - two adults
for each of the four clients, complete a basic external eye examination including: - peri-orbital regions - eyelids (inside and out), and eyelashes - pupils - visual acuity test measuring both near and distance vision - retinal photography
for each of the four clients, and according to their individual needs, provide clear information and explanations about: - eye health conditions and treatments - self-care preventative practices that support good eye health - available eye health resources and support services
treat each of the following on two occasions: - infections, including drop administration - presence of corneal foreign bodies - minor ocular trauma requiring fitting of eye patch or shield
document, in client records, accurate details of each client contact: - health history - observations, examinations and tests completed - treatments, information and referrals provided
from assessments personally completed or from case study assessment documentation, identify signs of and report on two different eye conditions which require referral.

Knowledge evidence

organisational policies and procedures for: - maintaining eye health records - maintaining confidentiality of client information
for eye health: - organisational responsibilities and role boundaries of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health care workers and practitioners - the roles of other members of the multidisciplinary care team including medical practitioners, optometrists and ophthalmologists - how to facilitate referrals
key information collected and recorded in medical histories specific to eye health
types of optical equipment used for eye health assessments and treatments including their key features and operating procedures
different types of infection control precautions and when these would be used for different types of eye examinations and treatments
overview anatomy and physiology of the eye: - structure of the eye and how it functions - normal presentation - medical terminology and plain language usage for client explanations
signs and symptoms of conjunctivitis and other commonly occurring eye infections, and available treatment options
first aid procedures and standard treatment protocols for treating corneal foreign bodies and minor ocular trauma: - wounds - objects in the eye - embedded object in the eye - penetrating object from the eye - burns - smoke
main types of eye health conditions affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and how to recognise these: - refractive error - cataracts - diabetic retinopathy - trachoma at different stages of severity - trichiasis - macular degeneration
complications of diseases which affect eye health and their impacts including complications from diabetes
vision issues that occur in children and how to recognise these: - amblyopia - strabismus
sight and eye health problems and emergencies requiring referral, assessment and treatment by medical or eye health specialists
self-care preventative practices for eye health: - regular eye assessments - healthy eating - protection from sunlight - protection from injury - avoidance of smoking or other substance use
processes and equipment used for minor spectacle adjustments and repairs
types of practical support needed by clients to access specialist services: - accommodation - interpreter services - transport - special assistance for those with low vision
eye health resources and support services available in the community, state or territory: - for eye health in general and eye health conditions - specialist services available to people of different genders and ages, and to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people - how to access information about the types of information resources and services they offer - how clients can access services and the role of health workers and practitioners in facilitating access.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret familiar detailed organisational policies and procedures interpret sometimes complex and unfamiliar standard treatment protocols and client records involving medical terminology and abbreviations.
Writing skills to:: use fundamental sentence structure, health terminology and abbreviations to complete forms and reports that require factual information.
Oral communication skills to:: provide unambiguous information to clients using plain language and terms easily understood ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to elicit information from clients and determine understanding of information provided.
Numeracy skills to:: interpret and document medical numerical abbreviations and terminology in client records.
Technology skills to:: select and use medical equipment suited to purpose of eye health assessments and treatments.

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What does an assessment tool for HLTAHCS013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTAHCS013 needs to address all 53 unit components: 4 elements with 26 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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