Course Title: Support the fitting of assistive equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: OHTH5914C
Course Title: Support the fitting of assistive equipment
Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed in cluster with course' OHTH5913C Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status"
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4367 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Contact: Jade Cusworth
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8382
Course Contact Email: jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sally Armstrong
sally.armstrong@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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
There are no pre-requisites and co-requisites for this course.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support clients to participate in
developmental activities that will enhance or maintain functional status.
This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and
supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of an allied health professional
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAHA016 Support the fitting of assistive equipment |
Element: |
1. Prepare for fitting of assistive equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm assistive equipment details and fitting requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional 1.2 Confirm with allied health professional specific client needs and abilities 1.3 Confer with allied health professional if fitting requirements are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation 1.4 Determine the clients' availability, according to the organisation's protocols 1.5 Gather assistive equipment and any equipment required for fitting 1.6 Prepare the setting for the fitting and instruction for use 1.7 Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the fitting |
Element: |
2. Fit assistive equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Provide client with the assistive equipment 2.2 Confirm the suitability of fit, size and that operation of equipment meets expected performance parameters and prescription and conforms to the manufacturer's guidelines 2.3 Confirm the assistive equipment is in safe working order within the user environment 2.4 Obtain relevant measurements and data where adjustments are required 2.5 Restrict equipment functions for initial or trial periods to enable familiarity and ensure safety 2.6 Document and report the process and outcomes of fitting ensuring that arrangements for further action are implemented 2.7 Document maintenance periods and requirements for the assistive equipment 2.8 Identify any faults and complete necessary documentation 2.9 Confirm that client (and carer) have relevant documentation and understand any further action that needs to be taken |
Element: |
3. Support client to use assistive equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explain and reinforce information about the use of the assistive equipment, in a manner, and at the level and pace, appropriate for the client 3.2 Confirm client understanding and answer any questions 3.3 Confirm that the assistive equipment is clean and in good working order for the client's requirements before use 3.4 Label, remove from use and report defective assistive equipment to the appropriate person, and ensure an alternative is supplied as promptly as possible 3.5 Remove and minimise potential hazards in the immediate environment 3.6 Educate client and carers in the safe use, transportation and maintenance of the assistive equipment within the context of the users' indoor and outdoor environments 3.7 Offer appropriate constructive feedback, encouragement and reinforcement 3.8 Provide safe physical support to enable the client to use the assistive equipment 3.9 Identify incorrect use and give verbal feedback and physical guidance 3.10 Monitor the effectiveness of the assistive equipment and report any problems to the appropriate person with minimum delay 3.11 Report any adverse effect, and major progress to the appropriate member of the care team 3.12 Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational guidelines 3.13 Agree relevant trial period and review periods to co-ordinate with client treatment plan |
Element: |
4. Complete basic assistive equipment construction and modification |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Obtain equipment construction or modification specifications from allied health professional 4.2 Confirm requirements with allied health professional 4.3 Procure materials required for basic equipment construction and modifications 4.4 Complete construction and modifications according to specifications 4.5 Seek support from allied health professional if difficulty arises meeting the specifications 4.6 Check completed construction and modifications with allied health professional 4.7 Complete and file any required documentation, according to organisation protocols |
Element: |
5. Comply with supervisory requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge 5.2 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program 5.3 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol |
Element: |
6. Clean and store assistive equipment after use |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Clean assistive equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols 6.2 Store assistive equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and the organisation's protocols 6.3 Report faults to the appropriate person and complete necessary documentation |
Element: |
7. Report and document information |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Report suggested adjustments to assistive equipment, together with rationale, to the supervising allied health professional 7.2 Provide client progress feedback to the supervising allied health professional 7.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional 7.4 Implement variations to the assistive equipment according to the advice of the treating allied health professional 7.5 Document information about the client use of the assistive equipment according to the organisation's protocols |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be taught online during the COVID crisis. Face to Face classes may resume during the teaching of this unit.
Students will be required to complete practical assessments using video evidence.
Students are also required to complete three written assessments and present an oral online.
Teaching Schedule
Assist with an Allied Health Program – Weekly Class Schedule Mid year 2020
Week |
Week Beginning |
Session # |
Session Content: |
Assessments |
1 |
Group
13/7/20
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Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Assistants role
Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Assistants role continued
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2 |
Group
20/7/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
OT and Human Development
Client Function and Rehabilitation
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3 |
Group 27/7/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Assessment and Outcome Measures Goal Setting Doing Your Assessment Activity Analysis |
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4 |
Group 3/820 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Assistive devices (need measuring tapes for this session) Online TUT
Practical (ADL Experiential Learning)/ VISION AUST GUEST SPEAKER To Be Confirmed
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GUEST SPEAKER IN AFTERNOON
AT 1 Written Part Due 3/8/20 |
5 |
Group 10/8/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Orthopaedic Conditions and OT
Orthopaedic conditions - student practical on teach use of LH aids, NWB status, Upper body cast and sling management Documentation
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6 |
Group 17/8/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
AT1 Student Presentations: EQUIPMENT PROJECT Group 1 - TBC
AT1 Student Presentations: EQUIPMENT PROJECT Group 2 - TBC |
AT1 Equipment Project ORAL ONLINE |
7 |
Group 24/8/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Body Mechanics/ Manual handling
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Next week term break. |
8 |
Group 7/9/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Home Environment
Falls Prevention
Mental Health
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9 |
Group 14/9/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Neurology – Stroke
Practical: NEURO ADL & UPPERLIMB
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10 |
Group
21/9/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Paediatrics
Pressure Care Splinting
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11 |
Group
28/9/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Neurology – ABI & Spinal Cord Injury
Practical: NEURO ADL & UPPERLIMB
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12 |
Group
5/10/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Cardiac Conditions
Mental Health
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AT 2 Client Function Due
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16 |
Group 12/10/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Revision Pressure Care
AT3 Preparation
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17 |
Group 19/10/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
AT3: Practical Assessment – teach a skill & Equipment |
AT3: Practical – Teach an ADL functional skill & Equipment Fitting
ORALS Resubmits AT1 |
18 |
Group 26/10/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
AT3: Practical Assessment – teach a skill & Equipment |
AT3: Practical – Teach an ADL functional skill & Equipment Fitting
Video’s due online. |
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Group 26/10/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
AT4 Preparation (revision)
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AT 4: In Class Assessment
Next week Cup Day W/E Study privately for test. |
Knowledge Assessment Written Test | ||||
19 |
Group 9/11/20 |
Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
AT4: In class written assessment Online
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
There is no text book required for this unit.
Extra resources can be sourced from the RMIT library.
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment Task 1: Oral Presentation and report
Assessment Task 2: Client Function assignment
Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessment
Assessment Task 4: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Task 5: Clinical Placement
Assessment Tasks
AT 1: Oral Presentation and report Due Week 6
AT 2: Client Function assignment Due Week 12
AT 3: Practical Assessment Week 17 &18
AT 4: Knowledge Assessment Week 19
AT 5: Clinical Placement to be completed as part of this subject.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
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.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 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.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.): you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
RESUBMISSIONS: Only one resubmission per assessment is permitted unless otherwise stated and resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and coordinator and are not automatically granted.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/ . All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
APA style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
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If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
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