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1 FOREWORD This publication is one of a number of workbooks produced by The Australian Medical Association (WA) Inc as a resource for the health sector. It is utilised within AMA Recruitment and Training and Health Training Australia (HTA) at Nedlands as a training resource and within the workplace as a support guide. The development of this workbook was undertaken by trainers and developers within AMA and HTA, who have both industry knowledge and specific expertise in the course content and in curriculum development. Although every effort has been made to present reliable and accurate information, the AMA will assume no responsibility for outcomes and actions resulting from the application of the information presented in this workbook.

2 Users are encouraged to confirm application in conjunction with protocols within their specific work environment. This book is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission. Please forward all enquiries to: The Manager AMA Training Services Australian Medical Association (WA) Inc PO Box 133 NEDLANDS WA 6909 Telephone: (08) 9273 3044 Facsimile: (08) 9273 3045 CONTENTS Page INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS .. 6 6 Assessment .. 6 Tips for Learners .. 7 INTRODUCTION .. 8 Aim .. 8 Learning Objectives .. 8 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .. 9 Privacy and Confidentiality.

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7 Bookmark not defined. Combining Forms .. Error! Bookmark not defined. APPENDIX 3 DEFINITION OF GENERAL MEDICAL TERMSE rror! Bookmark not defined. BIBLIOGRAPHY .. Error! Bookmark not defined. PRE-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST .. Error! Bookmark not defined. BSBMED301B Health Training Australia (Inc) ISBN 978-9805779-4-5 V1 16/8/2010 6 INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS This learning guide will assist you in developing skills and knowledge to work effectively in the health industry and to apply these skills to your workplace and daily tasks. Training Competence means that you have the required knowledge and skills to do your job. These are described in competency standards . Your training will be based on these to make sure it is relevant to the needs of your job and yourself.

8 The Pre-Assessment Checklist included at the back of this learning guide states the standards of competence. The purpose of the training is to develop your workplace competence, so you will be expected to practise your skills whenever you can. This can be done through work experience, practical sessions in a training organisation or through your full time or part-time job. It is important that you have both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. Assessment Once you have completed your training and practised your skills, you will be ready to have your skills and knowledge assessed. The purpose of this is not to see if you can pass a test but to determine if you can perform work tasks competently. Complete the Pre-Assessment Checklist at the end of this learning guide.

9 This sets out the skills and knowledge you will need to demonstrate during your assessment to be deemed competent in this unit. If you have any questions about this learning guide contact: TRAINING PROVIDER: AMA Training Services ADDRESS: 14 Stirling Highway, NEDLANDS WA 6009 TRAINING CONSULTANT: CONTACT DETAILS: Ph: (08) 9273 3044 Fax: (08) 9273 3045 INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS BSBMED301B Health Training Australia (Inc) ISBN 978-9805779-4-5 V1 16/08/2010 7 Tips for Learners Read through the information in the learning guide carefully. Make sure you understand the material. If you come across anything you do not understand: Discuss your training with your trainer and make sure you understand what is required and how the training will be organised.

10 Ask for feedback on your progress as you work through the activities. Ask for help when you need it. Talk to more experienced colleagues or your trainer and ask for their guidance. Listen, take notes, ask questions and practise your new skills as often as possible. This way you will improve your speed, memory and also your confidence. During your training, you should seek other sources of information as well; reference books, the Internet. Some of these are suggested in the guide. Try to relate the information presented in this learning guide to your own experiences and to what you already know. Work through the activities. They are there for a reason and even if you already have the knowledge or skills relating to a particular activity, doing them will help to reinforce what you already know.