Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4367 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS6066C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
HWSS6066C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term2 2017, Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term2 2019, Term2 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021 |
HWSS6066C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term2 2023 |
Course Contact: Jade Cusworth
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8382
Course Contact Email: jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.
It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various medical administration contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgment using appropriate knowledge to provide technical advice and support to a team.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
Elements: |
1. Respond appropriately to instructions which contain medical terminology 2. Carry out routine tasks 3. Use appropriate medical terminology in oral and written communication |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment Task 1: Online written assessment
Assessment Task 2: Oral Presentation
Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
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.