Course Title: Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: EMPL7048C

Course Title: Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4319 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice

Course Contact: Joshua Davies

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4333

Course Contact Email: joshua.davies@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Joanne Spriggs

+61 3 9925 4289

joanne.spriggs@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

This course is delivered concurrently with the following courses:
HLTREM409C Perform massage health assessment





 

Course Description

This course describes the skills required to understand and respond to instructions, carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal and external clients in a health care practice, using appropriate practice-specific health terminology.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

Element:

1. Respond appropriately to instructions containing health terminology

Performance Criteria:

                           

1.1       Receive, understand and document written and oral instructions using practice-specific health terminology

1.2       Use checklists containing health terminology where appropriate

1.3       Recognise and interpret abbreviations for practice-specific terms and associated processes

1.4       Understand and adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines of specific health workplace

1.5       Seek clarification of instructions when necessary

Element:

2. Carry out routine tasks

Performance Criteria:

2.1       Use practice-specific health terminology correctly in the completion of routine tasks

2.2       Seek assistance from designated person/s as required

            

Element:

3. Use appropriate health terminology in oral and written

Performance Criteria:

                           

3.1       Use appropriate practice-specific health terminology as directed in oral and written communication with clients, fellow workers and health professionals

3.2       Present written communication to a designated person for verification of terminology if required

3.3       Correctly spell and pronounce practice-specific health terminology

3.4       Seek advice from designated person as required to clarify correct use and meaning of practice-specific health terms and associated processes

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

All class learning materials, notes and other key learning resources can be accessed via myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub.
A combination of activities will support student’s learning in this course, such as:
• Face-to-face &/or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL) in the student & clinical practice environment, during simulations and classroom based learning
• Work experience &/or placements observation of performance in the workplace will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussions and activities to support and collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas
• Utilise and develop critical research and cognitive skills to find credible sources of health information
• Self-directed study time (eg. readings or activities around theory) to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
• It is strongly recommended that students partner up with fellow students in order to practice assessment, treatment and palpation techniques


Teaching Schedule

                         

Perform Massage Health Assessment 2015

RMIT Wk

 

Date

 

Class

Activities / Assessments

33

11th Aug

Introduction to PMHA, course requirements, Trail Guide of the Body, navigating the body & terminology

 

34

18th Aug

Navigating the body: Regions of the body, planes of movements & bony landmarks of the lower leg

 

35

25th Aug

Quadriceps & Hamstrings

Written Test 1

 

36

MID SEMESTER BREAK 31st Aug – 6th Sept 2015

37

8th Sept

Gastrocnemius & Soleus

 

38

15th Sept

Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis &

Tibialis Anterior

 

39

22nd Sept

Gluteus Maximum & Gluteus Medius

Written Test 2

40

29th Sept

Temporalis, Masseter & Sternocleidomastoid

 

41

6th Oct

Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Latissimus Dorsi & Erector Spinae Muscles

 

42

13th Oct

Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Biceps, Triceps & Rotator Cuff muscles

 

43

20th Oct

 

44

27th Oct

Forearm Flexor & Extensor Muscles

Written Test 3

45

3rd Nov

Public Holiday – Melbourne Cup Day

46

10th Nov

 

Practical Muscle Palpation Assessment – Simulated Clinic Session

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.
Students will be provided with resources and tools for leaning in this course through myRMIT.
Readings given in class times and relevant literature as it comes to hand are important in order to maintain an up to date knowledge of the industry.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course forms part of the Cert IV in Massage Therapy Practice.
Assessment is typically based around written and/or online tests, assignments, reflective journals, evidence portfolio’s, logbooks and/or practical demonstrations.
Assessment may also take place in a simulated work situation such as a supervised student clinic.
Competency based training requires the student to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
Assessment is undertaken through successful completion of all assessment activities and classroom, project & industry participation.
Assessments are spaced across the duration of the course, in order for your teacher to provide you with progressive feedback.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An RMIT assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document, the Assessment policies and procedures manual (http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc).
 


Assessment Tasks

In order to satisfactorily pass the requirements for this subject, students must successfully complete all three assessment tasks:

1.    Assessment 1 – Three Written Tests:

Students will be required to complete three written tests based on theory content covered both online and in class. Students must achieve a graded pass mark of 70% for each written test. Any mark below 70% will result in a Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) result. See below for the dates of the written tests:

Written Test 1:          Week 35: 25th August 2015

Written Test 2:          Week 39: 22nd September 2015

Written Test 3:          Week 44: 27th October 2015 

 

2.    Assessment 2 - Practical Muscle Palpation Assessment – Simulated Clinic Session:

During this practically based scenario assessment, students will be required to correctly identify and accurately palpate a randomly allocated bony landmark and muscle in a simulated clinic settling. In the case of muscles, students must correctly state the muscle’s location, attachments, actions and neighbouring anatomical structures. Students must achieve a pass mark of S for the practical muscle palpation assessment. Any mark below 70% will result in a Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) result. The date of the Practical Muscle Palpation Assessment will be:

Assessment 2 – Practical Muscle Palpation:        Week 46: 10th November 2015


Assessment Matrix

                                                                                                                                      

Unit:   HLTCOM408D

National Code:   Use Specific Health Terminology

Assessment Tasks

Elements/PCs

Required Knowledge (7)

Required Skills (12)

Critical Aspects (5)

1/5

2/2

3/4

 

Assessment 1

Three Online Tests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment 2

Practical Muscle

Palpation Assessment in a Simulated Clinic Environment

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 & 1.5

2.1 & 2.2

3.1, 3.2, 3.3 & 3.4

 

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

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