Course Title: Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: OHTH5920C

Course Title: Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.  

 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.  

 

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003).

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4365 - Certificate IV in Disability

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: 25

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 skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.

This course applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, in both centre-based and home-based service provision.

This course is delivered and assessed with:

CHCLEG003 - Manage legal and ethical compliance

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Element:

1. Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow workplace policies and procedures for safe work practices

1.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures

1.3 Identify any client-related risk factors or behaviours of concern, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures

1.4 Follow workplace policies and procedures to minimise risk

1.5 Identify and report incidents and injuries to designated persons according to workplace procedures

Element:

2. Follow safe work practices for manual handling

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Follow manual handling procedures and work instructions for minimising manual handling risk

2.2 Identify manual handling hazards and report in line with workplace procedures

2.3 Apply control measures for minimising manual handling risk

Element:

3. Follow safe work practices for infection control

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Follow standard precautions as part of own work routine to prevent the spread of infection

3.2 Recognise situations when additional infection control procedures are required

3.3 Apply additional precautions when standard precautions alone may not be sufficient to prevent transmission of infection

3.4 Identify risks of infection and report them according to workplace procedures

Element:

4. Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Raise WHS issues with designated persons according to organisational procedures

4.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings, inspections and consultative activities

4.3 Contribute to the development and implementation of safe workplace policies and procedures in own work area

Element:

5. Reflect on own safe work practices

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify ways to maintain currency of safe work practices in regards to workplace systems, equipment and processes in own work role

5.2 Reflect on own levels of stress and fatigue, and report to designated persons according to workplace procedures

5.3 Participate in workplace debriefing to address individual needs

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of the unit you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. By applying this knowledge and these skills, you will maintain your own safety and that of others in your work environments.


Details of Learning Activities

During face-to-face workshops delivered on line via collaborate ultra  or on campus ( at RMIT or our industry partners) information is shared through talks and discussions, and workshops where exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time is spent during classes for students to work on group and individual assessment tasks.

  • The workshop themes link units and ideas, strategies and current beliefs, values and philosophies about disability and community sector work. 
  • The schedule is planned to address those themes but we will be seeking to include guest presenters and other options to enrich your learning throughout the program.
  • Guest presenters will be scheduled as they are available, and this may mean changes to the topics in workshops.  Students will be informed as these opportunities are finalised.
  • We welcome any suggestions or requests from students that would add to the content or experiences.


Teaching Schedule

 

Week

Topic

Assessment / Learning activities

Week 1 

  

Legal and Ethical compliance  

Safe work practices  

 
  • Identify sources of information about compliance requirements 
  • Scope of compliance requirements 
  • Access and interpret information relevant to area of work 
  •  

Week 2 

  

Legal and Ethical compliance  

Safe work practices  

 
  • Ethical frameworks 
  • Scope of practice  
  • Responsibilities of workers  
  • Manual handling 

 

Week 3 

  

  

Legal and Ethical compliance  

Safe work practices  

 
  • Policies and procedures 
  • Infection prevention  
  • Identify risks, penalties and consequences of non compliance 
  • Assess and act on need for specialist legal advice  

AT1 

AT3 

Week 4 

 

Legal and Ethical compliance  

Safe work practices 
  • Contribute to continuous improvement 

AT2 

 

Week 5 

  

Review 

Practical observations 

Assessment support 

 

  • Identify the scope and nature of own legal rights and responsibilities 
  • Identify and take opportunities to contribute to the review and development of policies and protocol 

AT3 

AT4 

 

 


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

 

This course is assessed with CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance.  

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 - Unit Knowledge Questions

Assessment Task 2 - In-class Case study

Assessment Task 3 - In-class, Practical Assessment

Assessment Task 4 - In-class, Practical Assessment 

Assessment Task 5 - Supervisor Report 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. 

The assessment matrix is located in Canvas, at the end of each assessment task. 

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students 

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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