Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of: Key statutory, legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to work area, specifically including occupational health and safety (OHS) Knowledge of law - sources, types, court system, common law, statute law, civil law, precedent Cross-examination techniques Knowledge of law of torts - negligence, trespass, assault and battery, types of consent, valid consent, legal and intellectual capacity, false imprisonment and defamation Knowledge of the coroner, including - functions of the coroner, coronial inquests and giving evidence to the coroner Knowledge of contemporary ethical issues - autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, rights A moral decision-making model Principles of confidentiality and privacy responsibilities Application of ethical principles to professional practice definitions of terms 'ethics, ethical thinking and morality' theoretical concepts informing ethical conduct distinction between ethical and legal problems principles of ethical decision-making strategies for addressing common ethical issues Models of documentation Application of duty of care principles and codes of ethics to work role and principles and practices for upholding the rights of the client and specific client groups Principles of access and equity relevant to provision of community services Management of common legal issues relevant to own area of professional practice Strategies for managing complaints Types of abuse experienced by clients (including systems abuse and unintentional injury) Implementation of strategies for managing abuse of a client Reporting mechanisms and corrective actions appropriate to managing suspected abuse of a client |