C4428 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Plan: C4428 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure

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Approach to learning and assessment

The learning activities include:

• Case studies
• Online resources
• Collaborative classroom activities
• Peer interaction
• Work in a simulated workplace environment
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
• Workplace activities

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises, presentations and clinical experiences. 

If you have a long term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable services unit for more details.

It is a requirement of the program to successfully complete at least 120 hours of placement work (clinical placement).

 

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with workplace experience. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate vocational competency. 

As part of this program you will be required to complete 120 hours of work integrated learning in a clinical environment. RMIT will arrange a suitable placement for every student.

Immunisation and vaccination requirements:

Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (dTpa – adult dose), must be this immunisation NOT ADT (Adult Diphtheria/Tetanus – does not contain the pertussis component)
Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR, 2 vaccination doses AND blood test (serology report) to confirm immunity
Hepatitis B: primary course of 3 vaccination doses AND serology to confirm anti-HBV level is greater than or equal to 10mIU/ml
Varicella: 2 vaccination doses OR blood test (serology report) to confirm immunity OR history of chickenpox
Influenza Vaccination: annual requirement
Tuberculin Screen: Tuberculin Skin Test OR Quantiferon TB Assay blood test (serology) to show immunity.
Covid-19 Vaccination: annual requirement
Please note: A full course of immunisations can take up to 7 months to complete, you should contact your medical practitioner prior to entering the program to commence immunisations. It is a requirement that you will have commenced all immunisations and will continue to progress this until completion of the vaccination courses by the deadlines set by the university.

You will also be required to have a working with children check, police check, NDIS screening and mask fit testing.

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Program Structure

This qualification requires the completion of 18 units - 10 core units and 8 elective units
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C4428 Core Courses:
Complete all Ten (10) Courses:
Course Title Nominal Hours Course Code Campus Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301) 60 HWSS6066C City Campus Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (CHCCCS020) 20 HWSS6123C City Campus Support relationships with carer and family (CHCCCS036) 70 HWSS5764C City Campus Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support (CHCCCS038) 120 HWSS5765C City Campus Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) 40 EMPL7092C City Campus Assist with an allied health program (HLTAHA027) 80 EMPL6006C City Campus Engage with clinical supervision and delegation (HLTAHA047) 70 EMPL6007C City Campus Recognise impact of health conditions (HLTAHA049) 100 NURS5436C City Campus Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (HLTINF006) 35 PUBH9446C City Campus Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002) 25 OHTH5910C City Campus
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C4428 Elective Courses:
Complete all Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title Nominal Hours Course Code Campus Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes (HLTAHA033) 65 REHA5004C City Campus Assist in rehabilitation programs (HLTAHA031) 95 REHA5005C City Campus Address the needs of people with chronic disease (CHCCCS001) 75 SPRT5107C City Campus Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001) 70 HWSS6065C City Campus Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs (HLTAHA028) 120 REHA5006C City Campus Support maintenance of functional status (HLTAHA032) 95 REHA5007C City Campus Recognise and report risks of falls (CHCAGE007) 30 HWSS5766C City Campus Maintain Patient Records (BSBMED303) 20 OFFC5362C City Campus
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