Field Community and Social Services
Revision of Sensory Support unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Health, Disability, and Aged Support |
Sensory Support |
26730-26738 |
The Community Support Services ITO Careerforce has completed the revision of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published September 2015
Planned review date December 2016
Summary
The revision of the unit standards above was prompted by a recent change in equipment and protocols used in Newborn Hearing Screening in New Zealand.
The current unit standards were revised in order to remove barriers to completion for technicians who complete their training using latest equipment and protocols.
Consultation on the changes was carried out with the National Screening Unit of the Ministry of Health.
Main changes
· The titles of standard 26731 and 26733 were amended to reflect the replacement of multiple screening methods to a single comprehensive screening method.
· References to screening methods and protocols no longer current were removed.
· Purpose statements, explanatory notes, outcomes, evidence requirements and range statements were amended to reflect current equipment and protocols and quality standards.
· The unit standards were put onto the current NZQA template.
Impact on registered qualifications
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Key to type of impact |
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Careerforce qualification, which will expire 31 December 2017, is impacted but not materially affected by the outcome of this Revision.
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Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
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1623 |
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) |
26730-26738 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
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Key to review category |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Community and Social Services > Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Older Persons’ Health and Wellbeing
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ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
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26730 |
Describe newborn hearing screening and the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme |
3 |
6 |
B |
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26731 |
Describe the types and causes of hearing loss and hearing screening methods for newborns Describe the types and causes of hearing loss and the hearing screening method for newborns |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
26732 |
Describe safety requirements for newborns for the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
26733 |
Describe risk factors and protocols for hearing screening of well babies and babies in neonatal or special care units Describe risk factors and protocols for hearing screening of babies |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
26734 |
Describe administration procedures for the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme |
3 |
6 |
B |
|
26735 |
Describe the use and maintenance of hearing screening equipment for the UNHSEIP |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
26736 |
Describe communication and providing information and results to parents for the newborn hearing screening process |
3 |
5 |
B |
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26737 |
Carry out newborn hearing screening for the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme |
4 |
8 |
B |
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26738 |
Describe referral and habilitation for the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme |
3 |
4 |
B |