Curriculum standards

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• use appropriate (including culturally appropriate) communication strategies and modalities for communication, such as emails, face-to-face, and phone calls for individuals, small groups, and mass media (such as social media, websites, and radio) for greater reach to communities and populations
• elicit community members’ views, concerns, and preferences, promoting rapport
• provide information to communities in plain language, avoiding jargon, acronyms, and complex medical terms
• encourage questions, and answer them thoroughly
• ask community members to share their thoughts or explain the management plan affecting their community in their own words, to verify understanding
• convey information considerately and sensitively to communities, seeking clarification if unsure of how best to proceed
• treat children and young people respectfully, and listen to their views
• recognise the role of family and whānau, and, when appropriate, encourage their involvement in decisions about management options
• use presentation software and other tools effectively
• ensure team members are confident and competent in their assigned roles
• ensure communications are honest, transparent, and evidence-based regarding uncertainties

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• select appropriate modes of communication
• engage communities in discussions, avoiding the use of jargon
• check community understanding of information
• collaborate with other health professionals as required
• adapt communication style in response to community characteristics, including age, developmental level, and cognitive, physical, cultural, socioeconomic, and situational factors

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• discuss with communities the situations / issues and available management options, including potential benefits and harms
• provide information to communities in a way they can understand before asking for their agreement
• recognise and take precautions where communities may be at particular risk, such as in relation to issues such as child protection, self-harm, or elder abuse
• participate in processes to manage complaints

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• inform communities of the material risks associated with proposed management plans
• treat information about individuals as confidential

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• discuss the aetiology of diseases and their determinants
• explain the purpose, nature, and extent of any assessments to be conducted
• obtain informed consent or other valid authority before involving community members in teaching

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• respond appropriately to information sourced by community members and to community knowledge regarding their situations / issues

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• provide information to communities that is based on guidelines issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council and/or Health Research Council of NZ
• provide information to potential participants in a way they can understand before asking for their consent to participate in research
• obtain informed consent or other valid authority before involving individuals in research

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• refer to evidence-based guidelines
• demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of the evidence and the challenges of applying research in daily practice

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• demonstrate effective and culturally competent communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Māori (tangata whenua)
• effectively communicate with members of other ethnic groups by meeting their specific language, cultural, and communication needs
• use qualified language and/or cultural interpreters to help meet communication needs
• provide plain language and culturally appropriate written materials to communities when possible

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• identify when to use interpreters
• invest time and effort in overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• encourage and support communities to be engaged in their health care, and to use information wisely when they make decisions
• encourage and support communities, and, when relevant, their families and whānau, in caring for themselves and managing their health
• demonstrate respectful professional relationships with community members and other professionals
• prioritise honesty and community wellbeing and benefit above self-interest
• develop a high standard of personal conduct, consistent with professional and community expectations

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• respect the preferences of communities
• communicate appropriately, consistent with the context, and respect community needs and preferences
• maximise autonomy of community members, and support their decision making
• avoid sexual, intimate, and/or financial relationships with clients
• demonstrate a caring attitude towards communities
• respect community members, including protecting their rights to privacy and confidentiality
• behave equitably towards all, irrespective of gender, age, culture, socioeconomic status, sexual identity and preferences, beliefs, contribution to society, illness-related behaviours or the illness itself
• use social media ethically and according to legal obligations to protect confidentiality and privacy

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, in a way that is responsive to their needs
• discuss public health implementation plans with communities and healthcare and other professionals, working collaboratively with all
• discuss community health and care needs with healthcare team members to align them with the appropriate resources
• facilitate an environment in which all team members feel they can contribute and their opinion is valued
• communicate accurately and succinctly, and motivate others on the healthcare team

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• answer questions from team members
• summarise, clarify, and communicate responsibilities of healthcare team members
• keep healthcare team members focused on community health outcomes

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• consult effectively with stakeholders to inform policy development and implementation
• prepare written policy or guidelines for submission or approval
• communicate policy and advocate effectively, using methods appropriate for the target audience

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• communicate with and involve other health professionals as appropriate
• prepare draft policy or guidelines of a standard that could be submitted for approval