Course Title: Provide support to people with chronic disease

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: HWSS6003C

Course Title: Provide support to people with chronic disease

School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4329 - Certificate IV in Disability

Course Contact : Anthony Graham

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254411

Course Contact Email:anthony.graham@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mary Collins - Teacher, Disability Work, Oncampus programs (03) 99254598, mary.collins@rmit.edu.au

Maura Lynch - Teacher, Disability Work -Industry programs (03) 99254577, maura.lynch@rmit.edu.au
  

Nominal Hours: 50

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 course describes the knowledge and skills required by workers to provide support and assistance to people who have a chronic disease. The skills and knowledge of this course will be applied as part of a comprehensive service aimed at promoting the well being and self management of well being by the client.
The skills and knowledge may be applied in a range of settings, including, client’s home, residential service, aged care setting, hospital, recreation, school, community agency, employment setting and community based service. The skills and knowledge are applied within defined roles and responsibilities. The word client may refer to the person receiving support, their family and/or supporters.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCICS408B Provide support to people with chronic disease

Element:

1.Provide support in a chronic disease self management context

Performance Criteria:

1.1Identify the client's chronic disease conditions and support plan
1.2Identify impairments, activity limitations and/or participation restrictions that the client may experience due to the chronic disease
1.3Seek information about the chronic disease and its possible impacts on client health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in life situations
1.4Seek information from the client, supervisor and/or health professional in order to understand current client treatments, and other inputs and supports
1.5Determine the level and type of support and assistance required according to the client, their support plan, worker roles and responsibilities and organisation policy and procedures
1.6Actively involve the client in the development of strategies to self manage their chronic disease
1.7Confirm support plan with supervisor

Element:

2.Support client in a holistic manner

Performance Criteria:

2.1Identify with the client the full range of variables that could have an impact on client well being
2.2Provide support and assistance in a manner that addresses the range of client variables that have an impact on the client's well being
2.3Support the client to understand the chronic disease condition, within the scope of roles and responsibilities
2.4Identify and discuss with the client any unmet needs and requirements and make appropriate referral within the scope of work role and responsibilities

Element:

3.Provide support as part of a coordinated service approach

Performance Criteria:

3.1Identify the level and type of contribution of health and community services agencies and professionals in supporting the person, including the role of general practitioner or other primary care provider
3.2Identify the level and type of contribution to supporting the client made by family/care providers
3.3Identify own communication role and requirements within the support system
3.4Identify any variations to client's needs, health and/or emotional well being and make appropriate referral
3.5Identify the appropriate communication and reporting processes within the client's support system
3.6Identify strategies for worker self care


Learning Outcomes


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


Details of Learning Activities

In class learning activities will include:

Group discussions

Workshopping

Viewing DVD’s

Group activities

 

Out of class activities will include:

Online research

Reading materials (journal articles, recommended readings)

Independent project based work


Teaching Schedule

This program is delivered in an intensive mode, with 10 full day workshops where critical knowledge and skills are addressed. These workshops provide opportunities for peer collaboration and feedback. These workshops are themed and build knowledge and skills.


Workshop title Unit alignment Explanatory notes
Introduction to the course and enrolment etc including
WHS Induction
 

 CHCWHS312A
Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
This workshop introduces students to:
Workshop 1. Contemporary Community services provision

 CHCCS400C - Work within a legal and ethical framework

CHCCS411C - Work effectively in the community sector

CHCDIS301C - Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS302A - Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
• the historical, social and political factors that underpin disability services in a Australia today, and into the future. To support the empowerment of people with a disability by fostering self -determination, independence and strengths


Workshop 2. Legal and ethical framework

 CHCCS400C - Work within a legal and ethical framework

CHCCS411C - Work effectively in the community sector

CHCDIS301C - Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS302A - Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
• the knowledge and skills required to work within a legal and ethical framework that supports duty of care requirements


Workshop 3. Effective communication skills


 CHCCS400C - Work within a legal and ethical framework

CHCCS411C - Work effectively in the community sector

CHCDIS301C - Work effectively with people with a disability

CHCDIS302A - Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities
• the knowledge and skills required to work and communicate with people with a disability, including; the communication process involving a sender, receiver, message, channel and feedback; active and reflective listening & questioning techniques


Workshop 4. Individualised planning and support framework & skill development


CHCDIS302A - Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities

CHCICS402B Facilitate individualised plans


CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance


• the knowledge and skills required to develop, implement and monitor support requirements for people to sustain quality of life according to individualized plans. Furthermore, students will introduced to the skills and knowledge required to develop implement and review formal skill development and maintenance plans


Workshop 5. Specialist service provision: Personal Care

CHCICS401B Facilitate support for personal care needs
• the knowledge and skills required by workers to apply basic principles and practices associated with the provision of personal care support, in order to develop, implement and monitor support of client personal care needs through the framework of a personal care support plan


Workshop 6. Specialist service provision: cultural diversity

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

• the knowledge and skills required to recognize cultural influences and changing cultural practices in Australia and its impact on diverse communities that make up Australian society to facilitate effective communication and cooperation with persons of diverse cultures


Workshop 7. Specialist service provision: chronic disease

CHCICS408B Provide support to people with chronic disease

• the knowledge and skills required to promote the wellbeing and self - management of people who have a chronic disease


Workshop 8. Specialist service provision: Support people who are ageing

CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing


• the knowledge and skills required to identify the current and future needs, as well as support the rights and interests of a person with a disability who has dementia.


Workshop 9. Specialist service provision: complex needs


CHCDIS409B Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs

 

• the knowledge and skills required to provide services to people with complex and/or special needs, including but not limited to; Mental health problems, behavioural problems, Dual diagnosis e.g. intellectual disability/autism, Chronic pain and Medical issues associated with the disability

 
Workshop 10. Specialist service provision: Augmented communication


CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies

• the knowledge and skills required to communicate with people who have complex communication needs (CCN) through effective use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies and systems.


Workshop 11. Specialist service provision: Behaviour Support

CHCICS404B Plan and provide advanced behaviour support


• the knowledge and skills required to support and engage people to use positive and adaptive responses in their daily routines within the context of a behaviour support or individualised support plan


Workshop 12. Active and person centered support: Legal and ethical framework in practice

CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
• the knowledge and skills required to develop and facilitate strategies for individual participation in various settings, functions and activities to enhance the psychosocial well - being and lifestyle of a person with a disability
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be guided to relevant government and non-government sources of information and legal and policy frameworks such as the Department of Human Services (DHS) website, Office of the Senior Practitioner, Disability Services Commissioner, Office of the Public Advocate. Agency policy and practice documents will also provide important guidance for students on Field Placement and in their work in the field.
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include observations, questioning and evidence gathered from the workplace. In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on ’What if?’ scenarios.


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

Assessment task 1  - A short answer knowledge quiz

Assessment task 2 -  Case Study and scenario analysis on meeting the needs of people with disabilities who have chronic disease


Assessment Matrix

A detailed matrix will be available from the course teacher.
 

Other Information

Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at:http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
 

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