Course Title: Support the development of speech and communication skills
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: OHTH5760C
Course Title: Support the development of speech and communication skills
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4321 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Contact: Veemita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662
Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Heather King
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
HLTAH301C Assist with an allied health program
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the delivery of speech pathology programs designed to achieve and develop optimum independence in speech and communication skills.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAH410C Support the development of speech and communication skills |
Element: |
Clean and store equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
Clean any material and equipment according to manufacturers requirements Store material and equipment according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols Report equipment faults to appropriate person
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Element: |
Conduct speech pathology program according to identified goals and methods under supervision of a speech pathologist |
Performance Criteria: |
Check, before commencing the program, that informed consent is obtained from the individual, or a third party where the individual is not in a position to provide this consent independently Confirm the therapeutic outcomes defined in the program with the client and the speech pathologist Carry out program activities using the methods as directed and detailed in the treatment plan and as designed by the speech pathologist Use motivators that are appropriate to the age and communication ability of the client Provide a level of stimulation that is appropriate to the age and communication ability of the client Provide the client with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills Encourage the client to take advantage of planned and unplanned opportunities to integrate skills developed within the program into their daily activities Take action in response to adverse reaction to the program according to the detailed risk management framework Provide accurate and prompt feedback to the speech pathologist and where appropriate, the client's care team to support future planning |
Element: |
Develop activities to support a speech pathology program under the direction of a speech pathologist |
Performance Criteria: |
Identify the communication goals to be achieved from the speech pathology plan as specified by the speech pathologist Seek advice from speech pathologist where goals are not being met as expected Develop activities, in liaison with the speech pathologist, that follow the identified hierarchy of tasks and skills needed to achieve speech pathology goals Assist with the location or development of activities and materials appropriate to client's age and level of functioning Confirm development work with a speech pathologist |
Element: |
Document client information |
Performance Criteria: |
Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the speech pathology program in line with organisation requirements Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems |
Element: |
Prepare for delivery of a speech pathology program |
Performance Criteria: |
Obtain information about the program from the supervising speech pathologist Confer with speech pathologist about any program ambiguities or requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation Determine client availability according to organisation protocols Determine need for interpreter where the client has English as a second language Gather the equipment to deliver the speech pathology program, in line with client needs and specifications of the speech pathologist |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities include-
• Face to face teaching
• Case studies
• Class room activities and practical work
• Reflections and discussions
• Accessing information online
The details of the class schedule on weekly basis is available on the time table that has been provided to students and is also available on RMIT Learning hub.
Teaching Schedule
There will be face to face teaching and practical activities for this course and the details of the class date and time will be in the timetable provided to the students. Timetable can also be accessed online in the learning hub.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There is no prescribed text for this course as comprehensive course material will be provided by the teacher through RMIT Learning Hub. |
References
Online learning materials can be accessed using the RMIT Online Learning Hub. |
Other Resources
The students can access library for more resources like-
• Videos
• Articles of interest
• useful external links
• Learning Lab
Overview of Assessment
The assessment will comprise of written and practical assessments to assess the students for the underpinning knowledge and skills required to demonstrate competency in the course.
The course will be delivered and assesed in cluster with HLTAH411C - Provide support in dysphagia management
Assessment Tasks
The assessment tasks will include a range of activities and assessments to assess the student for the learning outcomes for the course.
The assessment tasks will include-
Written assessment
Practical assessment
Clinical placement assessment
The details of the assessments will be provided to the students by the teacher through the RMIT Learning Hub.The student needs to be competent in all outcomes for gaining a campetency in this course.
The students are required to pass all the assessments to be deemed competent for the course.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course will be delivered and assessed with-
OHTH 5761C- Provide support in dysphagia management.
Important- The students are required to be deemed competent in ALL Pre-requisite and core competencies for studying this course.
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