Course Title: Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: OHTH5916C

Course Title: Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4367 - 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

Kate Poole

kate.poole@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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 plan, prepare and implement group activities to meet individual client outcomes.
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:

HLTAHA011 Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

Element:

1. Plan for group sessions

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Obtain information about the purpose of the group sessions from an allied health professional and the desired individual client outcomes 1.2 Identify requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and discuss with allied health professional 1.3 Identify and confirm impact of the program's contribution to the clients' overall care plan 1.4 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols 1.5 Determine client appropriateness according to client profile

Element:

2. Assist with the development of group sessions

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Plan group activities that are consistent with client needs and recognise physical abilities and limitations of each client 2.2 Plan group activities that are consistent with the interests, preferences and beliefs of the clients 2.3 Plan group activities with consideration of the clients' pace and timing requirements 2.4 Plan group activities according to the size and composition of the group 2.5 Plan group session to maximize the involvement of all group members 2.6 Establish a balance between tasks to be accomplished and the group process 2.7 Identify possible risk to successful group activities and adjust plan to minimise risk 2.8 Confirm group session plan with allied health professional 2.9 Gather and/or prepare materials and equipment required for the group session and check for safety and suitability

Element:

3. Conduct group activity

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Arrange the environment to encourage full participation by all group members 3.2 Seek agreement on the purpose, process and intended outcomes of the group activity with the group 3.3 Discuss the group activity with the group to encourage as much participation as possible 3.4 Work with the group to establish ground rules 3.5 Provide each group member with the necessary information, materials and support to participate in the group activity 3.6 Ensure that the manner, level and pace of communication is appropriate for each group member 3.7 Communicate with clients in a manner most likely to promote co-operation, dignity and self-esteem and encourage participation 3.8 Use group skills to ensure the involvement of all group members 3.9 Identify potential conflict within the group and manage to ensure ongoing involvement of individuals in group activities 3.10 Monitor individual client progress and provide constructive and timely feedback to individual group member 3.11 Follow process and directions to evaluate outcomes of the group session

Element:

4. Comply with supervisory requirements

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge 4.2 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program 4.3 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisation protocol

Element:

5. Clean and store equipment and materials

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Clean equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements 5.2 Store equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols 5.3 Report equipment faults to appropriate person

Element:

6. Document client information

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the program in line with organisation requirements 6.2 Provide regular feedback to each client's care team 6.3 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to group activities

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:


- Face to face and or online lectures 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 clinical 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
- 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

HLTAHA011 - Conduct Group Sessions for Individual Client Outcomes

Session 1 & 2      Intro to Groups ,Plan and implement a group

Session 3 & 4      Group sessions A

                          Group sessions B

                          Practical

                          Evaluating Groups

Session 5 & 6      Assessment

Session 7 & 8      Assessment


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


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.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• Oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice- Clinical Placement & Skills Checklist
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going group discussions and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.
Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
You will be required to attend clinical placement as a part of the assessment and qualification requirement for this program.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
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.
Or:
• 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 submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
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.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Credit transfer and RPL
Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy


 


Assessment Tasks

    

Assessment Tasks: Conduct Group Sessions for

Individual Client Outcomes (AH17)

 

 

  • There is one (1) assessment task associated with this unit.
  • Given class sizes some assessment will occur over two dates. Students will be randomly allocated to one of the two set dates.

 

 

UNIT:                   

  • HLTAHA011 - Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

 

HLTAHA011 is assessed on its own. You must achieve competency in the assessment tasks in order to pass the unit

 

Assessment Tasks

Date of Assessment

AT1:  Therapeutic Groups: Assignment and practical

Involves two parts:

1.       Assignment - Plan a series of Therapeutic Groups

2.       Conduct – 10mins of Therapeutic Group Session

 

As advised in teaching schedule

 


Assessment Matrix

ASSESSMENT METHODS/TYPES OF EVIDENCE:

Interview/ Verbal Questioning

Self-Reflections

Assignment/ Project

Case Study or Role Play

Third Party Verification

Workplace Performance

Research or Report

Portfolio of Evidence

Written Tasks

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

 

UNIT CODE   UNIT NAME

HLTAHA011 Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

 

Delivery Sequence Number:

Cluster:

Foundation Skills:      Yes   No

Elements

Performance Criteria

Related Training Materials

Related Assessment Tasks

Assessment Method See legend above

1.       Plan for group sessions

1.1 Obtain information about the purpose of the group sessions from an allied health professional and the desired individual client outcomes

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

1.2 Identify requirements outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and discuss with allied health professional

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

1.3 Identify and confirm impact of the program’s contribution to the clients’ overall care plan

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

1.4 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

1.5    Determine client appropriateness according to client profile

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

2.       Assist with the development of group sessions

2.1 Plan group activities that are consistent with client needs and recognise physical abilities and limitations of each client

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

2.2Plan group activities that are consistent with the interests, preferences and beliefs of the clients

 

AT1

Placement

 

C

D (Practical)

F

2.3 Plan group activities with consideration of the clients’ pace and timing requirements

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

2.4   Plan group activities according to the size and composition of the group

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

2.5   Plan group session to maximize the involvement of all group members

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

2.6   Establish a balance between tasks to be accomplished and the group process

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

2.7   Identify possible risk to successful group activities and adjust plan to minimise risk

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

2.8 Confirm group session plan with allied health professional

 

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

2.9 Gather and/or prepare materials and equipment required for the group session and check for safety and suitability

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3         Conduct group activity

3.1 Arrange the environment to encourage full participation by all group members

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.2 Seek agreement on the purpose, process and intended outcomes of the group activity with the group

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.3 Discuss the group activity with the group to encourage as much participation as possible

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.4 Work with the group to establish ground rules

 

 

AT1

 

 

C

D (Practical)

F

3.5 Provide each group member with the necessary information, materials and support to participate in the group activity

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.6 Ensure that the manner, level and pace of communication is appropriate for each group member

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.7 Communicate with clients in a manner most likely to promote co-operation, dignity and self-esteem and encourage participation

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.8 Use group skills to ensure the involvement of all group members

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.9 Identify potential conflict within the group and manage to ensure ongoing involvement of individuals in group activities

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.10 Monitor individual client progress and provide constructive and timely feedback to individual group member

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

3.11 Follow process and directions to evaluate outcomes of the group session

 

 

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

4         Comply with supervisory requirements

4.1 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

 

4.2 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

 

4.3 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisation protocol

 

Placement

D (Practical)

F

5. Clean and store equipment and materials

5.1 Clean equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

 

5.2 Store equipment and materials according to manufacturers requirements and organisation protocols

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

 

5.3 Report equipment faults to appropriate person

 

AT1

Placement

C

F

 

6. Document client information

6.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the program in line with organisation requirements

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

6.2 Provide regular feedback to each client’s care team

 

 

AT1

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

6.3 Use appropriate terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to group activities

 

 

Placement

C

D (Practical)

F

Performance evidence

Other Information

The contents are delivered with other OT units- OHTH 5913 C and OHTH 5914C but it is assessed separately.

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