Course Title: Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: OHTH5920C
Course Title: Follow safe work practices for direct client care
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4365 - Certificate IV in Disability
Course Contact: Renee Costa
Course Contact Phone: 03 99250886
Course Contact Email: renee.costa@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 25
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge you require to work safety in the direct services sector. Your focus will be on maintaining your safety, that of the people you support and your colleagues and, where appropriate, members of the public.
This unit will be delivered with:
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
It will be assessed separately.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Element: |
1. Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Performance Criteria: |
1.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures 1.3 Identify any client-related risk factors or behaviours of concern, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures 1.4 Follow workplace policies and procedures to minimise risk 1.5 Identify and report incidents and injuries to designated persons according to workplace procedures |
Element: |
2. Follow safe work practices for manual handling |
Performance Criteria: |
2.2 Identify manual handling hazards and report in line with workplace procedures 2.3 Apply control measures for minimising manual handling risk |
Element: |
3. Follow safe work practices for infection control |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Follow standard precautions as part of own work routine to prevent the spread of infection 3.2 Recognise situations when additional infection control procedures are required 3.3 Apply additional precautions when standard precautions alone may not be sufficient to prevent transmission of infection 3.4 Identify risks of infection and report them according to workplace procedures |
Element: |
4. Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace |
Performance Criteria: |
4.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings, inspections and consultative activities 4.3 Contribute to the development and implementation of safe workplace policies and procedures in own work area |
Element: |
5. Reflect on own safe work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
5.2 Reflect on own levels of stress and fatigue, and report to designated persons according to workplace procedures 5.3 Participate in workplace debriefing to address individual needs |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. By applying this knowledge and these skills, you will maintan your own safety and that of others in your work environments.
Details of Learning Activities
- class exercises to review discussions and workshops
- seminars/workshops/presentations
- practical demonstration and use of workplace equipment and tasks
- guest presentations
- group discussions
- research in and out of class time
- independent workplace case study
- group activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
WHS/OHS in the disability service sector
• Overview of course content and assessment requirements.
• WHS/OHS knowledge for direct service workers
• Legal frameworks, definitions, employer and employee rights and obligations
• Organisational arrangements and procedures
• Working with people
• Assessment task 2: in-class Worksite risk assessment.
Providing personal care support
• Identifying personal support needs
• Strategies for personal support needs in an OHS framework
• Recording information and using to ensure best support
Session 2:
OHS and Manual handling – practical session, on campus.
Instruction and assessment:
• Manual handling equipment – hoists, wheelchairs, shower chairs, walking frames
• Manual handling techniques – transfer, support,
• Personal care tasks – showering, dressing, grooming, shaving, mealtime assistance techniques
Session 3:
The healthy human body and providing personal care support in a person centred framework
• Recognising and maintaining good health
• Identifying personal support needs
• Maximising personal choice and preferences
• Recording information and using to ensure best support
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resources:
Readings and other resources necessary for this course will be available through Blackboard. You will also use legislative and policy guidelines and documents including those of your agency. A copy of “WorkSafe Victoria Disability services – occupational health and safety compliance kit.” will be provided to each student by the university.
GUSS Skills Central (http://gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.
References:
As noted you will use legislative and policy documents on current disability and community services practice for much of your reading and research. Commonly used websites may include:
The Department of Health and Human Services: http://.www.dhhs.vic.gov.au
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/
WorkSafe Victoria: http://worksafe.vic.gov.au
The National Disability Insurance Agency: http://www.ndis.gov.au
Your access to your agency website as an employee will allow you to use policy and practice documents, guidelines and, where appropriate, client records during your studies. You are expected to follow Agency guidelines regarding client, family and agency privacy and confidentiality at all times.
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
Overview of Assessment
Assessments will include:
Assessment | Assessment Type | Word limit or equivalent |
Assessment one | Theory Questions | True/False, short answer ,200 words per response |
Assessment two | In class Workplace risk assessment | WorkSafe Victoria worksite risk assessment tool |
Assessment three | Performance evidence: workplace professional discussion and sighting of evidence of work roles, responsibilities and training,Third Party report from workplace supervisor |
documents to be sighted by Assessor within the agency guidelines for privacy and confidentiality. |
Assessment Tasks
This unit HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care is assessed in accordance with competency based assessment. The unit HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care is assessed separately.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to MyRMIT for assessment criteria). You will receive a full assessment brief on date tbc and it will be available on the Blackboard site accessed via MyRMIT.
Assessment Task 1: Theory Questions
You will respond to a number of theory questions about WHS/OHS and procedures followed in the disability services sector and your workplace. Questions may be True/False, multiple choice or require a short sentence or list. The questions will be drawn from the workshop materials and your workplace practices.
Assessment Task 2:Workplace risk assessment using the WorkSafe Victoria worksite risk assessment tool.
You will use the WorkSafe Victoria “Occupational violence: risk assessment checklist” to undertake a risk assessment on a worksite/support activity in which you have a regular role. The support activity may be on or off site.
Assessment Task 3:Performance evidence: workplace professional discussion and sighting of evidence of work roles and responsibilities, Third Party Report from workplace supervisor. As part of the required evidence determining competence students must provide evidence of work performance in WHS/OHS. You will participate in a planned professional discussion about following safe work practices for direct client care at your workplace and present the assessor with appropriate evidence of your work practice. Agency guidelines for privacy and confidentiality will be followed.
Due date: to be negotiated with each student individually.
When you have completed all unit tasks to “Satisfactorily completed” standard, you will be signed off as “Competency Achieved” in this
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix for this unit will be available from the Program Coordinator.
Other Information
This is a Work Integrated Learning course and you will be assessed either in a simulated environment or the workplace.
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for SubmissionsYou must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of implications of plagiarism.
AttendanceIt is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
- Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
- Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
- Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
- Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
- Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
- Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
- Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
- Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93
Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com
Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf
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