The Clinical Competencies for the CCE

Map of Curriculum Core Skills Competency outcomes and Clinical Competency Outcomes for assessment

Core Skills Competency outcome 
 
Clinical Competency Outcomes 
 
CS1.1.1 Communication is clear, respectful, empathic and appropriate to the person and their sociocultural context. 

CS1.1.2 Effective communication is used in challenging situations.

CS1.1.3 Communication with family, carers and others involved in the care of the patient is appropriate and clear. 
Communication and consultation skills 
CS1.2.1 Ways in which health can be optimised and maintained are communicated to patients, family members and carers.  Preventive and Population health 
CS2.1.1 The conduct of the consultation is appropriate to the needs of the patient and the sociocultural context. Communication and consultation skills 
CS2.1.2 Continuity of care promotes quality and safety  Clinical management and therapeutic reasoning 
CS2.1.3 Comprehensive and holistic management plans are developed collaboratively Clinical management and therapeutic reasoning 
CS2.2.1 A comprehensive, clearly documented biopsychosocial history is taken from the patient  Clinical information gathering and interpretation 
CS2.2.2 An appropriate and respectful physical examination of the patient is undertaken  Clinical information gathering and interpretation 
CS2.2.3 A significantly ill patient is identified and managed appropriately.  Identifying and managing the significantly ill patient 
CS2.2.4 A rational list of differential diagnoses is formulated.  Making a diagnosis, decision making and reasoning 
CS2.2.5 Appropriate procedures are undertaken after receiving informed consent.  Procedural skills 
CS2.2.6 Rational options for investigations are offered Clinical information gathering and interpretation   
CS2.2.7 The results of investigations are interpreted in the context of the patient.  Clinical information gathering and interpretation 
CS2.2.8 Diagnosis and management is evidence based and relevant to the needs of the patient.  Making a diagnosis, decision making and reasoning 
Clinical management and therapeutic reasoning 
CS2.2.9 Rational prescribing and medication monitoring is undertaken.  Clinical management and therapeutic reasoning 
CS2.2.10 The uncertainty of ongoing undifferentiated conditions is managed. The uncertainty of ongoing undifferentiated conditions is managed 
CS2.3.1 Quality evidence-based resources are critically analysed and utilised.  Clinical management and therapeutic reasoning 
CS2.3.2 Innovative approach to care of patients with multisystem and/or complex health issues is taken.  Clinical management and therapeutic reasoning 
CS2.4.1 Appropriate mode of care delivery to suit the needs of the patient. 

CS2.4.2 Fragmentation of care is minimised. 
Preventive and Population health 
CS2.4.3 Demonstrate leadership in emergency situations.  Identifying and managing the significantly ill patient
CS3.1.1 The patterns and prevalence of disease are incorporated into screening and management practices 

CS3.1.2 The impacts of the social determinants of health are identified and addressed 

CS3.1.3Current and emerging public health risks are effectively managed 

CS3.2.1 Barriers to equitable access to quality care are addressed 

CS3.2.2 The health needs of individuals are balanced with the health needs of the community through effective utilisation of resources 
Preventive and Population health
CS4.1.1 Adherence to relevant codes and standards of ethical and professional behaviour

CS4.1.2 Duty of care is maintained

CS4.1.4 Critical incidents and potential critical incidents are identified and managed

CS4.2.1 Professional knowledge and skills are reviewed and developed

CS4.2.2 Reflection and self-appraisal are undertaken regularly

CS4.2.3 Personal health and wellbeing is evaluated, maintained and developed

CS4.3.1 Professional knowledge and skills are effectively shared with others

CS4.3.2 Identify and support colleagues who may be in difficulty
Professionalism 
 
CS5.1.1 Infection control and relevant clinical practice standards are maintained General practice systems and regulatory requirements
CS5.1.2 Effective clinical leadership is demonstrated

CS5.1.4 Quality and safety is enhanced through the effective use of information systems
Professionalism 
CS5.1.5 Effective triaging and time management structures are in place to allow timely provision of care Communication and consultation skills
CS1.1 GPs communicate effectively and appropriately to provide quality care criteria. 

CS2.1 GPs provide the primary contact for holistic and patient-centred care.

CS2.2 GPs diagnose and manage the full range of health conditions in a diverse range of patients across the lifespan through a therapeutic relationship.

CS2.3 GPs are informed and innovative.

CS2.4 GPs collaborate and coordinate care.

CS3.1 GPs make rational decisions based on the current and future health needs of the community and the Australian healthcare system.

CS3.2 GPs effectively lead to address the unique health needs of the community.

CS4.1 GPs mentor, teach and research to improve quality care

CS5.1 GPs use quality and effective practice management processes and systems to optimise safety 
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
RH1.1 Communicate effectively with other health professionals using available infrastructure

RH2.1 Deliver quality care to a rural and remote community

RH3.1 Promote health in the rural and/or remote community

RH3.2 Undertake a range of public health roles

RH4.1 Identify and ethically manage therapeutic boundary issues

RH4.2 Address professional isolation

RH5.1 Manage time and workloads
 
Rural health 
CS5.1.6 Ethical business processes and practices, and effective governance structures are implemented

CS5.2.1 Patient confidentiality is managed appropriately

CS5.2.2 Shared decision-making and informed consent are explained and obtained

CS5.2.3 Medico-legal requirements are integrated into accurate documentation
General practice systems and regulatory requirements
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