Course Title: Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: SPRT5107C
Course Title: Address the needs of people with chronic disease
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
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
Nominal Hours: 75
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 required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
Element: |
1. Determine the person’s needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the person's chronic disease conditions and seek information about its possible impacts on health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in everyday situations 1.2 Determine current treatments, and other inputs and supports by seeking information from the person or other health professionals 1.3 Determine the level and type of support and assistance required by the person within scope of own role 1.4 Adjust services and support to meet the specific nature of the chronic disease 1.5 Actively involve the person in the development of strategies to self manage their chronic disease |
Element: |
2. Support the person in a holistic manner |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Discuss with the person, their family and other carers, the full range of issues that could have an impact on their well being 2.2 Respond to the range of issues in an integrated way 2.3 Support the person to understand their chronic disease condition 2.4 Facilitate the person to self-manage through provision of advice and resources 2.5 Identify and discuss any unmet needs and requirements and make appropriate referral |
Element: |
3. Contribute to a coordinated service approach |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Maintain awareness of current contribution of other agencies and professionals in supporting the person 3.2 Identify the level and type of contribution made by family and other carers and the effects it has on the person 3.3 Identify and meet communication and reporting responsibilities within the support system and own role 3.4 Respond to variations in the person's needs in the context of a coordinated service approach |
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
RMIT Wk |
Date |
Class & Activities |
1 |
9/02/2017 |
An overview of Chronic Disease - Basics of pain response, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, (CRPS), Polymyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome. |
2 |
16/02/2017 |
Janda’s Upper and lower Cross syndromes, Non Specific Lower Back Pain(NSLBP) |
3 |
23/02/2017 |
Rheumatoid, SLE, Tendionopathies, Adhesions |
4 |
2/03/2017 |
WORKSHOP/Review & Problem solve |
5 |
9/03/2017 |
Sensation Testing and and an Introduction to Neurodynamics (Treatment of Scalenes and Pectoralis Minor) |
6 |
16/03/2017 |
Osteoarthritis, Spondylolisthesis, Disc pathologies, Adhesive Capsulitis. |
7 |
23/03/2017 |
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Parkinsons |
8 |
30/03/2017 |
WORKSHOP/Review & Problem solve |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters |
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Financial Management. Principles and Applications. 5th Edition Revised. Pearson Clive Wilson, Bruce Keers, Andrew Medlen, Brian Walters |
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Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit) |
9780071325110 |
Cengel, Y. A., Cimbala, J.M. And Turner, R. H., "Fundamentals of Thermo-Fluid Sciences”, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill (SI Unit) |
9780071325110 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This unit is part of an integrated program.
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.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• Oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and/or audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic or at a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.
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.
All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
• you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Or:
• you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/. All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Credit transfer and RPL
Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy
Assessment Tasks
1. Self Reflective Journal
2. Clinic skills Checklist
The skills and knowledge to be assessed within this unit replicate real work skills within the industry.
Assessment Matrix
ASSESSMENT METHODS/TYPES OF EVIDENCE:
Interview/ Verbal Questioning |
Self-Reflections |
Assignment/ Project |
Case Study or Role Play |
Third Party Verification |
Workplace Performance |
Research or Report |
Portfolio of Evidence |
Written Tasks
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NATIONAL UNIT CODE : CHCCCS001NATIONAL UNIT NAME :Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
RMIT CODE: SPRT5107C |
Co-delivery: None |
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Related Assessment Tasks |
Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence |
1. Determine the person’s needs |
1.1 Identify the person’s chronic disease conditions and seek information about its possible impacts on health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in everyday situations |
Reflective Journal & Clinic Skills Checklist |
Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance |
1.2 Determine current treatments, and other inputs and supports by seeking information from the person or other health professionals |
Reflective Journal & Clinic Skills Checklist |
Assessment Tasks
- AT1 Chronic Disease – On Line Quiz: Due 9:00pm 24/02/2017
- AT2 Chronic Disease – On Line Discussion Task: Due 9:00 pm 24/03/2017
- AT3 Chronic Disease – 3x Communication and Observation skills checklist.
Due 9:00pm 31/05/17
AT1 Chronic disease;
A short online quiz is to be completed based on course notes delivered in the first 2 weeks of the course.
AT2 Chronic Disease: Students are required to watch a 5 minute video “What is chornic pain?”
and provide feedback via The Blackboard Discussion Board.
AT3 Chronic Disease
Each student will be required to complete a ‘Communication and Observation Skills’ checklist which will be undertaken within the clinical setting at the RMIT Student Remedial Massage Clinic or the practical classroom or on WIL placement. A supervisor will mark you off as either Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) for the skills listed in the Skills Evidence Checklist on an on-going basis.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Quiz |
Online Module |
Logbook/ |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
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X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
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X |
1.5 |
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X |
2.1 |
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X |
2.2 |
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X |
X |
2.3 |
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X |
2.4 |
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X |
2.5 |
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X |
3.1 |
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X |
X |
3.2 |
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X |
3.3 |
X |
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X |
3.4 |
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X |
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