Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAMAT003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide postnatal health care for mothers and babies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAMAT003 - Provide postnatal health care for mothers and babies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess mother and baby and plan for postnatal health care.
  • Use culturally safe and effective communication in all interactions to establish and maintain positive relationships.
  • Review client information and establish individual care requirements.
  • Complete maternal and baby health assessment and screening tests according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols.
  • Seek information on the social and emotional wellbeing of women and their partners and families to identify support needs and preferences.
  • Utilise observations, sensitive and empathetic discussions and relevant assessment tools to evaluate potential postnatal depression and anxiety.
  • Develop a postnatal care plan based on client’s needs and preferences, organisational care protocols and consultation with relevant health professionals.
  • Accurately document details of assessments and care plan in client records according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Provide postnatal care.
  • Implement strategies to establish and support breastfeeding and other feeding options according to current guidelines and client preferences.
  • Identify minor postnatal problems for mother and baby and provide appropriate care and advice.
  • Identify potentially serious health conditions for mother and baby and make referrals according to organisational procedures.
  • Provide education on key signs of ill-health in babies and need to present for prompt medical treatment.
  • Recognise situations that indicate mother, baby or others may be at risk and respond according to organisational procedures.
  • Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.
       
Element: Monitor health and provide information to mothers, partners and families during postnatal period.
  • Monitor maternal and baby health through ongoing scheduled assessments incorporated in care plan.
  • Provide information that supports maternal self-care and wellbeing in the postnatal period.
  • Provide advice on routine baby care to mothers, their partners and families and make required referrals according to organisational procedures.
  • Provide current and accurate information on contraceptive options.
  • Clearly explain key healthy lifestyle habits that support mothers in the postnatal period.
  • Monitor the social and emotional wellbeing of women and their partners and families and provide appropriate care and advice.
  • Promote the role of other family members in supporting maternal health and wellbeing based on client situation and preferences.
  • Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use culturally safe and effective communication in all interactions to establish and maintain positive relationships. 
Review client information and establish individual care requirements. 
Complete maternal and baby health assessment and screening tests according to scope of practice and organisational standard treatment protocols. 
Seek information on the social and emotional wellbeing of women and their partners and families to identify support needs and preferences. 
Utilise observations, sensitive and empathetic discussions and relevant assessment tools to evaluate potential postnatal depression and anxiety. 
Develop a postnatal care plan based on client’s needs and preferences, organisational care protocols and consultation with relevant health professionals. 
Accurately document details of assessments and care plan in client records according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Implement strategies to establish and support breastfeeding and other feeding options according to current guidelines and client preferences. 
Identify minor postnatal problems for mother and baby and provide appropriate care and advice. 
Identify potentially serious health conditions for mother and baby and make referrals according to organisational procedures. 
Provide education on key signs of ill-health in babies and need to present for prompt medical treatment. 
Recognise situations that indicate mother, baby or others may be at risk and respond according to organisational procedures. 
Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures. 
Monitor maternal and baby health through ongoing scheduled assessments incorporated in care plan. 
Provide information that supports maternal self-care and wellbeing in the postnatal period. 
Provide advice on routine baby care to mothers, their partners and families and make required referrals according to organisational procedures. 
Provide current and accurate information on contraceptive options. 
Clearly explain key healthy lifestyle habits that support mothers in the postnatal period. 
Monitor the social and emotional wellbeing of women and their partners and families and provide appropriate care and advice. 
Promote the role of other family members in supporting maternal health and wellbeing based on client situation and preferences. 
Update client records accurately and according to organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTAMAT003 - Provide postnatal health care for mothers and babies
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Assessment Record Sheet

HLTAMAT003 - Provide postnatal health care for mothers and babies

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