Client and Family Teaching

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
DB-04-01	Demonstrate basic knowledge of teaching and learning principles and techniques.
DB-04-02	Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to recognize the importance of common factors influencing learning.
DB-04-03	Demonstrate ability to assess common barriers to the teaching and learning process and adjust teaching accordingly to age, culture, education, emotions, gender, language, religion and stress.
	Demonstrate ability to apply common guidelines in providing client and family teaching such as:
DB-04-04	assess current knowledge level
DB-04-05	consider special needs of clients
DB-04-06	establish a positive learning environment
DB-04-07	pace learning to achieve optimum effect
DB-04-08	provide for active participation of client
DB-04-09	select appropriate time for learning
DB-04-10	use appropriate teaching methods to meet client's learning needs
DB-04-11	use audiovisual aids
DB-04-12	use language appropriate to client's level of understanding.
	Demonstrate ability to adjust teaching plan and delivery to meet needs of clients with special needs such as:
DB-04-13	clients of various age groups
DB-04-14	clients with impaired vision
DB-04-15	clients unable to read
DB-04-16	clients with short attention spans
DB-04-17	clients unable to speak
DB-04-18	cognitively impaired
DB-04-19	physically impaired
DB-04-20	mentally impaired
DB-04-21	cultural needs.
DB-04-22	Demonstrate ability to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning through appropriate responses, demonstration of skill, or change in behaviour.
DB-04-23	Demonstrate ability to document the teaching plan, its delivery, and outcomes of the teaching and learning process.