Course Title: Recognise healthy body systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HWSS8168C
Course Title: Recognise healthy body systems
Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3416 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Course Contact: Manu Atwal
Course Contact Phone: +61399257932
Course Contact Email: manpreet.atwal@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about healthy body systems and the impacts of ageing and disability. It includes recognising and reporting any changes in healthy bodies involving people who are ageing or living with disability. Any identified issues of concern to be reported to the supervisor or professional health staff.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems |
Element: |
1. Work with information about the human body. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Use and interpret health terminology that describes the structure, function and location of major body systems. 1.2. Use and interpret information that relates to the interrelationships between major components of body systems and other structures |
Element: |
2. Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Review factors that contribute to maintenance of a healthy body. 2.2. Evaluate how the relationships between different body systems affect and support healthy functioning. 2.3. Use and share information about healthy functioning of the body when carrying out work tasks. 2.4. Use information about healthy body systems to recognise changes in the person's health status and physical condition and report to supervisor or health professional, according to organisational policies and procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about healthy body systems and the impacts of ageing and disability. It includes recognising and reporting any changes in healthy bodies involving people who are ageing or living with disability
Details of Learning Activities
Your learning experience will involve class based teaching, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. Sessions involve the following:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- peer learning
- group discussion
- practical placement
- Intensive workshops
- practical demonstrations on campus
- Online learning activities & group discussions
In this course your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context. As part of this course you are required to undertake [number] hours of supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.
- There is one workplace Assessments in this course
Work placement will be a three week block requiring the student to complete 120 hours
Non academic requirements include the completion of WIL agreements, schedules and relevant insurance documentation before commencement of the WIL activity
Immunizations, visas, police checks, and NDIS checks as per industry requirements will also need to be completed.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
|
Week 9
|
1. The human body 2. Common conditions |
Module page: Correctly use and interpret health terminology. Activity: Drag each term to the matching graphic. |
| Week 9 |
3. Promoting and supporting healthy functioning of the body 4. Physical wellbeing |
Module page: Indications a client's physical condition is affecting their wellbeing. Complete the activity. |
| Week 9 |
5. Psychological wellbeing 6. Collaborating with colleagues |
Module page: Recognising changes in wellbeing. Complete the learning activity. Assessment task 3 |
| Week 10 |
|
Assessment task 1: Knowledge questions |
| Week 11 |
|
Assessment task 2: Knowledge questions |
| Week 15 |
|
Assessment task 4 - Optional, if practical simulation AT3 is not done in class |
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
There will be three forms of assessment including knowledge quizzes, simulated assessments and practical assessments undertaken in the work place.
Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1 - Part A - Knowledge Quiz
Assessment task 1 - Part B - Knowledge Quiz
Assessment task 1 - Part C - Knowledge Quiz
Assessment task 2 - Part A - Knowledge Quiz
Assessment task 2 - Part B - Knowledge Quiz
Assessment task 3 - Simulated Demonstration
Assessment task 4 - Workplace Demonstration- Optional
Assessment Matrix
Matrix This refers to the assessment mapping against each unit of competency addressed by this course. Explain what the assessment matrix is and where a student can find it if they need it. Eg. The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance: Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) to the course coordinator/teacher. Students enrolled in this program are required to attend at least 80% of their scheduled classes to ensure successful completion. The program includes two on-campus classes and one online class each week, providing a balanced blend of in-person and virtual learning experiences.
If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write-up you need to arrange an alternative report with your teacher. Information about your studies: You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students Extensions of time for submission of assessable work: If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension on Canvas through the assessment extension tool of up to seven (7) calendar.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Special consideration: 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.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 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. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences. Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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