Course Title: Deliver and monitor exercise program for mobility
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: OHTH5755C
Course Title: Deliver and monitor exercise program for mobility
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4321 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Contact: Veemita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662
Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ronnie Bateman
Nominal Hours: 40
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
Pre-requisite competency units are:
• HLTAP301AB Recognise healthy body systems in a health care setting
• HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
• HLTAH301C Assist with an allied health program
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to support individuals participating in group physiotherapy programs designed to restore optimum movement and functional independence.
Typical programs and treatments may include exercise regimes and the use of gym equipment and support programs developed by a physiotherapist .
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAH403C Deliver and monitor exercise program for mobility |
Element: |
Clean and store equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
Clean equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols Store equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and the organisation's protocols Report equipment faults to the appropriate person(s) Label or tag equipment faults, where possible remove from use if unsafe or not working and inform staff in line with organisation procedures |
Element: |
Comply with supervisory requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
Assist with exercise program according to the instruction of treating physiotherapist Provide client progress feedback to the treating physiotherapist Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner Implement variations to the exercise program according to the advice of the treating physiotherapist |
Element: |
Conduct mobility and movement programs to restore optimum movement |
Performance Criteria: |
Confirm client's understanding of exercise program based on treatment plan prepared by the physiotherapist Guide the clients to complete the program according to prescribed treatment plan Provide the clients with sufficient time, opportunity and encouragement to practice existing and newly developed skills Encourage the clients to take advantage of planned and unplanned opportunities to integrate skills developed within the program into normal daily activities Provide feedback to the clients to reinforce understanding and the correct application of the exercise program Monitor the clients during and after the program according to the prescribed treatment plan, measuring devicesprinciples of exercise program design, , knowledge of biomechanics, and knowledge of the musculo-skeletal system Identify and manage client compliance issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program, and report to the physiotherapist in a timely manner Identify the need for modifications to the exercise program Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the program/treatment according to relevant protocols and guidelines |
Element: |
Prepare for mobility and movement program |
Performance Criteria: |
Confirm program requirements against the prescribed information provided by the physiotherapist Determine the clients' availability, according to the organisation's protocols Gather necessary equipment for the mobility and movement program Prepare the setting for the mobility and movement program Obtain informed consent from the clients before commencing the mobility and movement program |
Element: |
Report and document information |
Performance Criteria: |
Provide client progress feedback to the treating physiotherapist Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating physiotherapist in a timely manner Implement variations to the treatment program according to the instructions of the physiotherapist Document information about the exercise program according to the organisation's protocols Use appropriate terminology to document client response, outcomes and identified problems related to the therapeutic exercise program |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities include-
• Face to face teaching
• Case studies
• Class room activities and practical work
• Reflections and discussions
• Accessing information online
The details of the class schedule on weekly basis is available on the time table that has been provided to students and is also available on RMIT Learning hub.
Teaching Schedule
There will be face to face teaching and practical activities for this course and the details of the class date and time will be in the timetable provided to the students. Timetable can also be accessed online in the learning hub.
The students are required to attend all classes as there will be ongoing assessments during this period. The students will be informed about the assessments in their first class. The information will also be available through the learning hub.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There is no prescribed text for this course as comprehensive course material will be provided by the teacher through RMIT Learning Hub. |
References
Online learning materials can be accessed using the RMIT Online Learning Hub. |
Other Resources
The students can access library for more resources like-
• Videos
• Articles of interest
• useful external links
• Learning Lab
Overview of Assessment
The assessment will involve written examination and practical assessment in the simulated environment. On gaining competency in these assessments, students will undertake clinical placement for this competency.
Assessment Tasks
The assessment tasks will include a range of activities and assessments to assess the student for the learning outcomes for the course.
The assessment tasks will include-
Exercise Practical
Group Exercise
Written examination
Final practical assessment
Clinical placement assessment
The details of the assessments and dates will be provided to the students by the teacher through the RMIT Learning Hub.The students need to pass all assessment tasks to be competent in this course.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course will be taught and assessed in cluster with the following courses-
OHTH 5753C- Assist with Physiotherapy treatments and interventions
OHTH 5754C- Deliver and Monitor a client specific exercise program
The students need to be deemed competent in ALL pre-requisites and core competencies before proceeding to this competency
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