Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Health and Disease Across the Lifespan

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: TBA

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: @rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: TBA

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Recommended Prior Study:

You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course/s before you commence this course: 

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course. For your information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.


Course Description

This course introduces the normal aging process, lifelong milestones and age associated common clinical presentations. You will be equipped with broad and coherent knowledge that enables you to work in a clinical setting. The course will cover neonates, preschoolers, children, adolescents, adults and the older population. Consideration will also be given to the clinical requirements of the obstetric patient.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):

BP231OST Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Osteopathy)

PLO 1: Apply a breadth and depth of biomedical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach

PLO 2: Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems using a biomedical perspective

PLO 4: Communicate and collaborate on biomedical topics with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices

PLO 6: Apply and demonstrate the concepts of reconciliation, cultural intelligence and cultural safety to practice, with consideration of the experience and perspectives of First Nations peoples and the global community in all aspects of work.
 


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Critically reflect and evaluate on the role of allied health professionals in managing people across their lifespan.
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the growth and development of the human body across the lifespan, including physiological and psychological milestones.
  1. Define the stages of human development across the lifespan and implications for clinical practice.
  1. Describe management strategies for people with specific health needs across the lifespan.
  2. Communicate the health needs of people from diverse populations to key healthcare stakeholders.


Overview of Learning Activities

The course will engage you in a range of learning activities including recorded lectures, practicals, tutorials, online resources and self-directed learning.

The learning activities in this course are designed to engage you actively in the learning process to aid the development of your theoretical knowledge and clinical skills.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, andthrough links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. Resources such as prescribed and recommended texts are available through the RMIT library eReserve, internet links to relevant information and links to relevant YouTube videos will support your understanding of topics.

 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Portfolio report part 1, weeks 1-4 (background and problem)

Weighting 25%

This assessment tasks support CLOs 1,2,

 

Assessment Task 2: Portfolio report part 2, weeks 5-8 (disease and implications for practice)

Weighting 30%

This assessment tasks support CLOs 2, 3,

 

Assessment Task 3: Portfolio report part 3, weeks 9-12 (management and collaboration)

Weighting 30%

This assessment tasks support CLOs 4 and 5

 

Assessment Task 4: Three Module Quizzes

Weighting 15%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2 and 4

 

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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.