FIELD HEALTH
Review of Core Health unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Health Studies |
Core Health |
6127, 6413-6417, 6420-6426 |
The National Qualifications Services (NQS) of NZQA has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in June 1996.
Date new versions published April 2004
New comments by date April 2008
Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2009
Summary of review and consultation process
At a scoping meeting held in June 2002, with representatives of providers, moderators, Red Cross, Fire Service, Occupational Safety and Health, New Zealand Ambulance Education Council Inc, New Zealand Resuscitation Council, and NZQA regarding the review the core health unit standards it was decided that these should be reviewed in three stages. The first stage of the review would consider the health care unit standards (6127, 6413-6417, 6420-6426); the second stage review would consider the anatomy and physiology unit standards (6418, 6419, 12699-12732, 14785, 14786) and the final stage review would consider the three first aid unit standards (6400-6402).
This report covers the review of the health care unit standards.
Main changes resulting from the review
The review process has resulted in the following changes to the unit standards.
· Change of titles as indicated in the table below
· A decrease in the number of credits for unit standard 6415
· Deletion of and/or changes to special notes to update compliance information
· Elimination of some range statements and their incorporation into the text where it was felt they contained essential assessment information
· Unit standard 6423, was designated as review category D and new unit standard 20100 is suggested as the most appropriate alternative
· Unit standards 6424 and 6426 have also been designated as review category D as the content of 6424 could be covered in other unit standards and there has been minimal usage of 6426
· Substantial modifications to the wording of some unit standards to assist in clarifying the outcomes required.
Unit standards categorised as category D expire at the end of December 2005.
Unit standards 6423, 6424, and 6426 have been designated as Category D.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
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Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
|
Standard |
6423 |
4 |
Standard |
20100 |
3 |
Impact on existing qualifications
The following qualifications will be affected by the Category D assigned to unit standard 6423. No qualifications will be affected by the Category D designation of unit standards 6424 and 6426.
The following NQS qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be revised or reviewed to take account of the changes in 2004.
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Qualification Title |
Reference |
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National Diploma in Acupuncture (Level 7) with strands in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western Medical Science |
0513 |
|
National Certificate in Complementary Therapies (Level 4) |
0624 |
|
National Diploma in Aromatherapy (Level 6) |
0626 |
|
National Diploma in Homoeopathy (Level 7) |
0627 |
|
National Diploma in Hypnotherapy (Level 6) |
0628 |
|
National Diploma in Kinesiology (Level 7) |
0629 |
|
National Diploma in Reflexology (Level 7) |
0630 |
|
National Diploma in Massage (Therapeutic Massage) (Level 6) |
0904 |
The following qualification is also affected by the outcome of this review. The standard setting body (SSB) has been advised that it requires revision.
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Qualification Title |
Reference |
SSB Name |
|
National Certificate in Ambulance (Patient Care and Transport) (Level 4) |
0206 |
New Zealand Ambulance Education Council |
Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits
The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
| |
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Subfield Health Studies
Domain Core Health
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Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
6127 |
Describe ethical behaviour in a health care context Describe ethical responsibility towards consumers in a health care context |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
6413 |
Apply knowledge of individuals, groups, and communities in a health and wellness context Communicate principles of healthy living to individuals, groups or communities |
4 |
7 |
B |
|
6414 |
Act as a health advocate Plan to act as an advocate for a consumer in a health care context |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
6415 |
Relate changes in health care to present and future contexts Describe changes in health care knowledge, values, and practices in a specific health care context |
3 |
5
3 |
B |
|
6416 |
Comply with regulatory requirements in the health sector Demonstrate knowledge of compliance with regulatory requirements in a specific health care context |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
6417 |
Maintain safety of client and self in a health care context Describe elements of safe practice in a specific health care context |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
6420 |
Apply knowledge of health environmental factors to the promotion of wellness |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
6421 |
Use problem solving approaches in health care Apply problem solving approaches in a health care context |
3 |
2 |
B |
|
6422 |
Act in a culturally sensitive way in health care contexts Describe cultural sensitivities in a specific health care context |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
6423 |
Maintain communications in a professional manner with clients and their support people in a health care context |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
20100* |
Behave professionally with consumers and their support people in a specific health care context |
3 |
5 |
New |
|
6424 |
Assist clients to manage their own health |
3 |
5 |
D |
|
6425 |
Use skills of team work in a health care context Describe skills of teamwork in a health care context |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
6426 |
Describe and use health sector resources |
4 |
5 |
D |
* New unit standard 20100 is a suggested alternative to unit standard 6423, which has been designated category D.