Course Title: Support individual health and emotional well being

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: OHTH5562C

Course Title: Support individual health and emotional well being

School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3304 - Certificate III in Aged Care

Course Contact : Renee Costa

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99250886

Course Contact Email:renee.costa@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 30

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

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, however you will need to obtain a police check in order to participate in the practical placement and gain work in the sector as per legislative requirements.
You need knowledge of spoken English, as well as English literacy to a standard that is likely to meet workplace needs to enter the course. If you would like advice on the standard of English that is recommended for the course please contact the Course Co-ordinator via the details above.

Course Description

In this course you will learn how to support a client to engage with a relevant social network and the wider community. You will also learn how to support the client’s health and his or her emotional and psychological wellbeing. You will learn to recognise and accommodate a client’s cultural and spiritual preferences, and assist clients to create an environment suitable to his or her needs and preferences. You will learn how to recognise and accommodate the client’s expressions of identity and sexuality. You will also learn how to complete the documentation required for these asects of the work role.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being

Element:

1)Support the client to engage with a relevant social network and the wider community

Performance Criteria:

1.1Confirm the client’s social and recreational preferences
1.2Identify a client’s social network (where possible)
1.3Encourage and facilitate the client to attend social and recreational activities and wherever possible, involving their social network
1.4Encourage and facilitate the client to attend social and recreational activities that promote the development of social networks
1.5Recognise the need to modify or adapt social and recreational activities to meet specific needs of the client and report to appropriate person
1.6Provide the client with information about community networks and activities available to them

Element:

2)Support the client’s health

Performance Criteria:

2.1Demonstrate basic understanding of the impact the client’s circumstances may have on their health
2.2Identify processes, actions and circumstances that support the client’s good health
2.3Provide support in a manner that promotes the client’s good health
2.4Confirm aspects of supporting a client’s health within scope of knowledge, skills and/or job role and seek appropriate support for those outside scope
2.5Identify variations in a client’s physical condition and report to supervisor
2.6Recognise indications that client’s experience of pain is affecting their wellbeing and report according to organisation policy and protocol

Element:

3)Support the person’s emotional and psychological wellbeing

Performance Criteria:

3.1Demonstrate basic understanding of the impact of client’s circumstances may have on emotional and psychological wellbeing
3.2Identify processes, actions and circumstances that support the client’s self-esteem and confidence
3.3Provide support in a manner that promotes the client’s self-esteem and confidence
3.4Identify aspects of supporting a client’s emotional wellbeing outside scope of knowledge, skills and/or job role and seek appropriate support
3.5Identify variations to a client’s emotional wellbeing and report to supervisor
3.6Recognise and report possible indicators of client abuse and/or neglect and report according to organisation policy and protocol

Element:

4)Recognise and accommodate a client’s cultural and spiritual preferences

Performance Criteria:

4.1Demonstrate acceptance of a client’s cultural and spiritual preferences
4.2Ensure work practices accommodate a client’s modesty and privacy according to cultural requirements
4.3Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in communication practices
4.4Facilitate the client’s participation in cultural and spiritual practices and celebrations
4.5Provide the client with information regarding relevant cultural and spiritual networks available in the community

Element:

5)Support client to create an environment suitable to needs and preferences

Performance Criteria:

5.1Encourage and assist client to maintain their environment
5.2Assist client to feel secure and comfortable
5.3Identify hazards and report to supervisor
5.4Use appropriate aids to support comfort, safety and wellbeing
5.5Facilitate established routines, rhythms and customs of client, where possible
5.6Inform client of support services and encourage them to use services

Element:

6)Recognise and accommodate the client’s expressions of identity and sexuality

Performance Criteria:

6.1Demonstrate understanding of the impact of the client’s circumstances on an individual’s expression of identity and sexuality
6.2Recognise the impact of community values and attitudes regarding sexuality, ageing and disability
6.3Avoid imposing own values and attitudes regarding sexuality on others
6.4Support the person to express their sexuality
6.5Respect different spiritual expressions of sexuality
6.6Acknowledge unmet needs relating to sexuality and identity and refer to an appropriate person

 

Element:

7)Complete documentation

Performance Criteria:

7.1Comply with the organisation’s reporting requirements
7.2Complete documentation according to organisation policy and protocols
7.3Maintain documentation in a manner consistent with reporting requirements
7.4File documentation in accordance with organisation policy and protocols

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the required skills and knowledge to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in campus classrooms as well as in simulated workplace rooms that are equipped with equipment and facilities that are used in the Aged Care sector workplaces. You will receive training using current industry practices from trainers who are working in the industry. A range of educational resources are used including case studies, scenarios and practical information materials, audio visual materials, class discussions and practical demonstrations. Practical placement is an important learning activity and you will receive support, guidance and de-briefing from the trainers to maximise your learning in the work environment


Teaching Schedule

This unit will be taught alongside other relevant units. You will be required to attend the session on the dates listed below:

Wednesday    29/05/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30
Thursday        30/05/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30
Wednesday   05/06/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30
Thursday       06/06/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30
Wednesday  12/06/2013 - 09:30 to 16:30 -

The final assessment will be conducted on Wednesday 12 June.
You will be expected to engage in some homework/research activities throughout the period from 29/05/2013 to 12/06/2013
Note: If dates and times may need to change due to unforeseen circumstances every effort is made to notify in advance.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

To support delivery of this Unit you will have access to the RMIT simulated home room which provides industry standard equipment and resources. In addition you will be provided with the latest information on current memos and updates from within the industry.


Overview of Assessment

In this course you will be assessed on the knowledge and skills that you have developed to meet the competency requirements of this course. You will complete assessments to determine your knowledge throughout the course which ensures you are equipped to perform your job role in the Aged Care sector, and the second method of assessment is where you give practical demonstrations of the tasks required in the job role for this course. These assessment tasks are conducted after you have had adequate preparation for the assessment and you will be supported throughout the assessment process. Some of the practical tasks will be done in the purpose-built facilities at RMIT; others will be done in your placement in a workplace setting.
 


Assessment Tasks

For this Unit you will be assessed on your skills and knowledge in a number of ways. Most of the skills you need can be developed and then demonstrated within the classroom as you communicate with your fellow students, and in addition, particular scenarios will be provided by the teacher where you can show further competence to meet the requirements of the unit.
A further check of your skills will be included as you undergo your work placement, and finally there will be a knowledge questionnaire, Final Assessment Eleven at the conclusion of the teaching period (12/06/13) to finalise your demonstration of competence.

The teacher and coordinator will prepare you throughout the program for the assessment tasks and assistance is available.
 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

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