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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Provide HIV pre-test information and support

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114729	Provide HIV pre-test information and support
ORIGINATOR
SGB Phlebotomy Technicians
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services			Preventive Health
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2004-08-11	2007-08-11	SAQA 0855/04
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11		2011-08-11

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
252403	Provide HIV pre-test information and support	Level 4	NQF Level 04	8

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard is intended for learners who are working within the medical field and are required to collect a sample for HIV testing. Before the client is given the opportunity to grant or withhold consent for the testing, a private and confidential discussion needs to take place in which information regarding HIV/AIDS and the implication of taking the test is shared.

This unit standard does not equip the learner to offer professional counselling to the client. If the need for professional counselling arises, the learner must refer the client to the appropriate professional person.

Qualifying learners credited with this unit standard will be able to:

Use counselling skills to inform patients/clients about HIV/AIDS and HIV testing

Assist them to make an informed decision about HIV testing

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Language and communication skills equivalent to NQF level 3

Competence in the unit standard ID 13915 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace - NQF level 3

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Demonstrate knowledge of communication skills.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The purpose of communication is explained orally or in writing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Barriers to effective communication are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Verbal and non-verbal communication is explained orally or in writing.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical and legal aspects of HIV testing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Human rights and confidentiality with regard to HIV testing are explained orally or in writing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Knowledge of informed consent requirements is demonstrated orally or in writing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Including but not limited to adults, children, emergencies, mentally ill patients.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Knowledge of the HIV testing prescribed written protocols of the institution in which the learner is currently employed is demonstrated orally or in writing.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Provide information and support during the HIV pre test discussion.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

A building of rapport is initiated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Information about HIV/AIDS and HIV testing is shared.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

An awareness of the possible implications of the outcome of the results is created.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The client's questions and concerns are addressed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

An opportunity is given for the client to grant or withhold consent.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Clients experiencing emotional and psychological problems requiring the assistance of a professional counsellor are identified and referred to the appropriated professional help.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider by the relevant ETQA

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

National legislation and policies relation to HIV/AIDS.

Patient's rights as explained in the Patients' Rights Charter.

The written prescribed protocols relevant to HIV of the institution where the learner is currently employed.

Techniques for conducting effective verbal communication in a range of contexts.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Understand the fundamental of HIV pre test counselling