Course Title: Support the fitting of assistive equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
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
Teaching staff
Sally Armstrong
Jo Ciantar
Jaye Keating
Course Coordinator
Jade Cusworth
03 9925 8382
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
Details of Learning Activities
A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
• Online and face to face classes to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL), during simulations, and classroom based learning.
• Observations of performance in the workplace and industry placement or simulated environment will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Guest speakers
• Online discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and debate and discuss ideas
• Self directed study time to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning, students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
Teaching Schedule
Assist with an Allied Health Program – General Overview
Weekly Class Schedule Semester 1 and 2, 2021
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Week
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Week Beginning |
Session # |
Session Content: |
Assessments |
1 |
8 – Feb
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Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Introduction to course Introduction to Occupational Therapy
AHA Role in Improving Client Function
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2 |
15 – Feb
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Session 1: 9.30 – 10.30 (3 HRS) 10:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 13:30 – 14:30 (3 HRS) 14:30 – 16:30 |
Self-directed Learning: PowerPoint: Allied Health Assistants Practice Tutorial: Main points Of AHA Practice
Self-directed learning: Client Function and Rehabilitation Tutorial: Main Points: Client Function and Rehab AT 1 Review and equipment allocated
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3 |
22 - Feb
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Session 1: 9.30 – 10.30 (3 HRS) 10:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Self directed learning: OT and Human Development Tutorial: OT and Human Development
Online Tutorial: Vision AustraliaGuest Speaker - TBC
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4 On campus TBC |
1 – March
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Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Assistive devices (Measuring tapes needed) Assessment Task 3 Requirements
Practical: ADL Experiential Learning – small aides Doing your assessment – AT1/ allocation of aids and equipment
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Online quiz (ungraded) Due: Friday March 5
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5 |
8 - Mar
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Session 1: 9.30 – 12.30 (3 HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Online Tutorial: Activity Analysis
Online Tutorial: Completing AT1 and question time
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6
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15 – Mar
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Session 1: 9.30 – 10.30 (3 HRS)
10:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 13:30 – 14:30 (3 HRS)
14:40 – 16:30 |
Self directed learning: PowerPoint: Assessment and Outcome Measures Tutorial: Assessment and Outcome Measures
Self directed Learning: PowerPoint: Goal Setting and therapeutic rapport Tutorial: Goal Setting and therapeutic rapport
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7
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22 – Mar
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Session 1: 9.30 -12:30 (3HRS)
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 (3 HRS) |
Self-directed learning: Orthopaedic Conditions and OT Handout “Teach a Skill”
Online Tutorial: Teach a Skill
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AT1 Equipment Project Due Friday 26th March
Share Powerpoint slide onto discussion board
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8
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29 - Mar |
Session 1: 9.30 -10:30 (3HRS) 10:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 11:00 – 12:00 (1 HR) |
Self directed learning: Neurology – Stroke Presentation Online Tutorial: Neuro ADL & Upper Limb
Self directed learning: Neurology – Traumatic Brain Injury & Spinal Cord Injury Online Tutorial: TBI and SCI
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Mid semester break 1- 7 April |
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9 On campus TBC
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12 – Apr
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Session 1: 9:30 – 12:30
Session: 1:30 – 4:30 |
Practical Session: Neuro and Orthopaedics (Teach a Skill)
Practical Session: Neuro and Orthopaedics (Teach a Skill)
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10 On campus TBC |
19 - Apr |
Session 1: 9:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 1:30 – 4:30 |
Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessment
Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessment
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Compulsory in class assessment on allocated day
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11 |
26 – Apr
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Session 1: 9:30-10:30 10:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 1:30 – 2:30 (3 HRS)
2:30 – 4:30 |
Self-directed learning: Home Assessments Presentation Online Tutorial: Home Assessments
Self - directed learning: Falls Prevention and Documentation Presentation Online Tutorial: Falls Prevention and Documentation
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12 |
3 – May
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Session 1: 9:30 – 10:30 10:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 1:30 – 2:30 2:30 – 4:30 |
Self-directed learning: Splinting PowerPoint Presentation Online tutorial: Splinting
Self-directed learning: Pressure care PowerPoint Online tutorial: Pressure Care
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13 |
10 – May
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Session 1: 9:30 – 10:30
10:30 – 12:30 Session: 13:30 – 14:30 (1 HR) |
Self directed learning: PowerPoint Cardiac and Respiratory Conditions Tutorial: Cardiac and Respiratory conditions
Available for questions in regards to AT2
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14 |
17 – May
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Read and Review:
Online Session: 11:00 – 12:00 (1 HR) |
Body Mechanics and OT Online Tutorial: Body Mechanics
Energy conservation/mental health |
AT 2: Written Assessment Due: Friday 21st May |
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15 On campus TBC
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24 - May
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Session 1: 9:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30 |
Manual Handling Practical (wear comfortable clothes)
Manual Handling
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16 |
31- May
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Session 1: 9:30 – 12:30
Online Session: 13:30 – 15:00 (1.5 HR) |
PaediatricsGuest Speaker - TBC
AT 4 Revision (Not recorded on collaborate) |
AT4: Written online quiz Available on 28th May Due: Friday 4th June
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17 On campus |
7 - Jun
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Session 2: 9:30 – 12:30
Session 2: 13:30 – 16:30
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Practical re- assessment /re-submission
Practical re-assessment/ re-submission |
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18 |
14 – Jun Last week
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Re-assessment/ re-submission |
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21 – Jun – 4 July |
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Semester Break
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resources for this course are provided in Canvas eith further resources available from the RMIT library (https://www.rmit.edu.au/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
Assessment Task 1: Written Assessment - Equipment - Due week 7
Assessment Task 2: Written Assessment - Client Function - Due week 14
Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessment - Teach an ADL - Due week 10
Assessment Task 4: Online Written Assessment - Due week 16
Assessment Task 5: Clinical Placement logbook - On completion of clinical placement
You must be graded satisfactory in all assessments to be deemed competent for this unit.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks
Each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.
All students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regards to resubmission completion dates.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
EXTENSION OR 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.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, 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 (http://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 (http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. If you require further information please contact your teacher or Program Coordinator.
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