Course Title: Meet personal support needs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2021

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: HWSS6079C

Course Title: Meet personal support needs

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

  • HLTAAP001  Recognise healthy body systems

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3401 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Course Contact: Clare McGlone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929

Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

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 respond to an individual’s physical personal support needs and to support activities of daily living.    This unit applies to workers who provide support to people according to an established individualised plan in any community services context. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

Element:

1. Determine personal support requirements

Performance Criteria:


1.1 Review individualised plan and confirm required equipment, processes and aids

1.2 Identify requirements outside of scope of own role and seek support from relevant people

1.3 Consider the potential impact that provision of personal support may have on the person and confirm with supervisor

1.4 Consider specific cultural needs of the person

1.5 Consider specific physical and sensory needs of the person

1.6 Identify risks associated with the provision of support and confirm with supervisor

Element:

2. Maximise participation

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Discuss and confirm person’s own preferences for personal support in a positive way

2.2 Consider and confirm the person’s level of participation in meeting their personal support needs

2.3 Provide the person with information to assist them in meeting their own personal support needs

Element:

3. Provide personal support

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Safely prepare for each task and adjust any equipment, aids and appliances

3.2 Take account of identified risks in the provision of personal support and technical support activities

3.3 Identify and respond to routine difficulties during support routines, and report more complex problems to supervisor

3.4 Identify changes in the person’s health or personal support requirements and report to supervisor

3.5 Work with the person and supervisor to identify required changes to processes and aids

3.6 Maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of the person

Element:

4. Complete reporting and documentation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Comply with the organisation’s reporting requirements, including reporting observations to supervisor

4.2 Complete and maintain documentation according to organisation policy and protocols

4.3 Store information according to organisation policy and protocols


Learning Outcomes


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

 


Details of Learning Activities

Workshops where information is shared through talks and discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning.

Time is spent during workshops for students to work on assessment tasks.

It is an expectation that students also work on tasks outside of workshop time.


Teaching Schedule

Session 1 

determine personal support requirements

maximise resident participation in their own personal

care activities

provide personal support and care to the resident

infection control

Bathing

Dressing

toileting

Session 2    Body systems introduction   Musculoskeletal system   common issues with the musculoskeletal system   Digestive system/common issues
Session 3 
Healthy eating/drinking   water and dehydration   Issues affecting nutritional intake hair care nail care   Personal care
Session 4    Food safety   Resident Care plan/Interpreting meal plan   eating support/techniques
Session 5    slide sheets   bed to chair    floor to chair   moving residents   in/out of vehicles   Falls in care facilities   Risk factors/preventing falls   managing falls with/no injury
Session 6    Respiratory System/Issues with     urinary system/common issues  circulatory system/common issues   Lymphatic system/common issues found   integumentary system/common issues found   Immune system/common issues found   Male/Female Reproductive System and common issues found
Session 7    endocrine system/common issues found   nervous system/common issues found   special senses   Introduction to unit   body regulation   balancing water and electrolytes   The ouch factors    infection control   physical activity
Session 8  Intro to unit   changes to personal support needs   reporting difficulties to supervisor   privacy/confidentiality   protecting resident rights   completing documents   progress notes   storing documents


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessments will include a combination of tasks including knowledge questions and case study analysis.


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for a full assessment criterion.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:


CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did not submit for assessment 

 

Task 1: Knowledge questions

 

Task 2: Practical assessment

 

Task 3: Practical assessment

 

Task 4: Practical assessment

 

Task 5: Practical assessment

 

Task 6: Practical assessment

 

Task 7: Practical assessment


Assessment Matrix

Students will have access to a marking rubric for reference at the time assessment tasks are distributed.

Other Information

Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.

Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website:http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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