The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Elements define the essential outcomes. |
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The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the Element. |
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Assess needs of clients who are nicotine dependent
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Obtain client history to determine smoking habits in accordance with organisation policy and procedure Completed |
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Assess nicotine dependence using a validated method Completed |
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Determine smoking cessation treatment based on assessment of client’s level of nicotine dependence, stage of change, client history and personal circumstances and background Completed |
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Maintain client records professionally and accurately Completed |
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Maintain client confidentiality in all interactions Completed |
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Implement interventions
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Match intervention to client’s personal circumstances and preferences, including relevant health issues, level of dependence and behavioural triggers Completed |
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Conduct brief intervention with client according to client needs Completed |
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Use motivational interviewing techniques to increase client’s motivation to quit Completed |
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Provide intensive counselling according to client’s individual needs, circumstances and background Completed |
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Identify clients requiring referral to other health professional or agency and action Completed |
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Assist clients in accessing pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation
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Provide client with information about pharmacotherapies, their benefits and contraindications Completed |
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Determine suitability of pharmacotherapies for client Completed |
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Provide referral to a medical practitioner for pharmacotherapies Completed |
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Determine options for optimal combination of smoking cessation therapies with client Completed |
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Monitor client’s progress
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Arrange and conduct client follow-up Completed |
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Assess client’s progress against goals set and interventions conducted and then provide feedback Completed |
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Assess risk of relapse Completed |
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Provide behavioural interventions and/or pharmacological advice Completed |
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Identify clients requiring referral to other health professional or agency and action Completed |
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Ensure high standards of professionalism and continuing professional development
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Maintain knowledge of smoking cessation therapies Completed |
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Undertake assessment of work to identify opportunities for improvement and/or development Completed |
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Research developments in smoking cessation practices and apply to improve own practice Completed |
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Maintain ongoing personal professional development and training in smoking cessation Completed |
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Monitor client’s progress
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Arrange and conduct client follow-up Completed |
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Assess client’s progress against goals set and interventions conducted and then provide feedback Completed |
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Assess risk of relapse Completed |
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Provide behavioural interventions and/or pharmacological advice Completed |
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Identify clients requiring referral to other health professional or agency and action Completed |
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