FIELD HEALTH
Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health qualification and unit standards
Qualification
|
Qualification title |
Reference |
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National Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Contraception and Sexual Health) (Level 4) |
0972 |
Unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Health Studies |
Sexual and Reproductive Health |
12842-12881, 18619-18621 |
NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the review of the qualification and unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published March 2008
Summary of review and consultation process
In 2002, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) took stock of the qualifications and unit standards it is responsible for developing. A prioritisation and rationalisation exercise carried out by National Qualifications Services (NQS) in September 2002 aimed at rationalising the work of NZQA to ensure that the unit standards and qualifications for which NQS was responsible were relevant, useful, and met the current needs of learners, providers, the community, and government. Careful consideration was given to the process to ensure that the unit standards retained by NQS reflected its responsibilities in relation to the Industry Training Act 1992, and national priorities including those expressed in the Tertiary Education Strategy and Statement of Tertiary Education Priorities (STEPs).
The decision was made for NQS to exit from standard setting responsibilities in Sexual and Reproductive Health national qualifications and unit standards by 2007. There was extensive consultation with the sector, including providers, since 2002 and this confirmed the decision to designage the qualification and unit standards as expiring.
Outline of main changes
The qualification and unit standards were designated expiring and will expire at the end of December 2012.
Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health qualification
National Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Contraception and Sexual Health) (Level 4) [Ref: 0972]
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Review category |
D |
See Key to Qualification Review Categories below |
Key to Qualification Review Categories
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Category A The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID |
Changes are made to SSB name, contact details or purpose statement |
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No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification | |
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No transition arrangements are required | |
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Category B The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID |
Changes are made to title, rules or components |
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The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version | |
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The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence | |
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Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version | |
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Category C A new (replacement) qualification is published with new NQF ID |
Significant changes are made to the qualification in terms of components, structure, type or level |
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The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification | |
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Transition arrangements are required | |
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Transition may be limited to phase-out dates | |
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Category D Qualification will expire. There is no replacement qualification |
Qualification is no longer required by industry |
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The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set |
Review of Sexual and Reproductive Health unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
Health Studies |
Sexual and Reproductive Health |
12842-12881, 18619-18621 |
Impact on existing provider accreditations
None.
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
AMAP 0164 was designated expiring and will expire at the same time as the unit standards.
Impact on existing qualifications
The following National Qualifications Services qualification is affected by the outcome of this review:
|
Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
|
National Diploma in Hypnotherapy (Level 6) [Ref: 0628] |
12842 |
This qualification was designated expiring and will expire in December 2012. It will therefore not be updated as a result of this review.
Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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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 | |
Subfield Health Studies
Domain Sexual and Reproductive Health
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
12842 |
Demonstrate knowledge of sexual development, and the diversity and expression of human sexuality |
5 |
16 |
D |
|
12843 |
Identify health issues for lesbian and bisexual women |
4 |
3 |
D |
|
12844 |
Identify health issues for transgendered people |
4 |
3 |
D |
|
12845 |
Apply knowledge of sexual health issues |
4 |
4 |
D |
|
12846 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the practice of fertility control |
4 |
3 |
D |
|
12847 |
Discuss and educate on contraceptive options |
5 |
3 |
D |
|
12848 |
Advise others on fertility awareness |
5 |
3 |
D |
|
12849 |
Demonstrate knowledge of changes as they occur in women and the foetus during pregnancy |
4 |
3 |
D |
|
12850 |
Demonstrate knowledge of STIs and related conditions, and their treatment |
5 |
6 |
D |
|
12851 |
Demonstrate knowledge of behavioural patterns and symptoms of sexual abuse, and referral |
4 |
3 |
D |
|
12852 |
Describe and maintain the sexual and reproductive health worker-client relationship |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
12853 |
Provide sexuality education |
5 |
60 |
D |
|
12854 |
Develop and utilise educational resources for sexual and reproductive health education |
5 |
4 |
D |
|
12855 |
Provide health promotion models and strategies in sexual and reproductive health |
6 |
15 |
D |
|
12856 |
Assess and promote behaviour which minimises the risk of transmission of STIs and HIV |
6 |
10 |
D |
|
12857 |
Produce research proposals and research statistical data in sexual and reproductive health |
7 |
10 |
D |
|
12858 |
Locate, critique, and interpret sexual and reproductive health research |
6 |
6 |
D |
|
12859 |
Assess the impact of disability on the expression of sexuality, and provide counselling options |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
12860 |
Assess the impact of illness on the expression of sexuality, provide counselling options |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
12861 |
Demonstrate understanding of the impact of trauma on sexuality and sexual safety |
6 |
6 |
D |
|
12862 |
Demonstrate knowledge of how a client's culture impacts on their sexuality |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
12863 |
Describe the impact of STI or HIV on a client, and work with that client |
6 |
6 |
D |
|
12864 |
Use counselling skills with people with STI, HIV and/or AIDS |
6 |
5 |
D |
|
12865 |
Assist clients to resolve presentations and issues involved in sexual dysfunctions |
6 |
20 |
D |
|
12866 |
Assess client's sexual and reproductive health needs |
6 |
20 |
D |
|
12867 |
Prepare genital specimens for analysis and interpretation |
6 |
5 |
D |
|
12868 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tests in sexual and reproductive health and concepts of predictive value |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
12869 |
Interpret sexually transmitted infection test results, and communicate results to clients |
6 |
4 |
D |
|
12870 |
Provide an HIV antibody test |
6 |
2 |
D |
|
12871 |
Provide contact tracing and/or notification of people with or at high risk of STI or HIV infection |
6 |
6 |
D |
|
12872 |
Communicate with clients regarding normal and abnormal cervical cytology and colposcopy |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
12873 |
Identify types of hormonal contraception, and educate clients on their use |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
12874 |
Educate clients, promote use of, and provide barrier contraception to clients |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
12875 |
Provide and explain the use of post-coital contraception to clients |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
12876 |
Manage a client using an intra uterine contraceptive device (IUD) |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
12877 |
Complete a pregnancy test and consultation |
5 |
3 |
D |
|
12878 |
Assist a woman to explore options for her unwanted pregnancy |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
12879 |
Describe and manage vaginal discharge from causes other than sexually transmissible infections |
6 |
3 |
D |
|
12880 |
Provide a screening and information service on breast examination |
6 |
6 |
D |
|
12881 |
Identify health issues for gay and bisexual men |
4 |
3 |
D |
|
18619 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the features, symptoms, implications and management of menopause |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
18620 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the physiology, common concerns and management of pre menstrual syndrome |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
18621 |
Demonstrate knowledge of adolescent sexual and reproductive health issues and management options |
4 |
5 |
D |