Course Title: Recognise and report risks of falls

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: HWSS5766C

Course Title: Recognise and report risks of falls

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4428 - 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

Nominal Hours: 30

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

Not Applicable

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with a person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to recognise and report the risk of falls.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risks of falls

Element:

1. Recognise potential risk of falls.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Consult with supervisor and the person to ascertain lifestyle, health and mobility factors that might increase the risk of falls for the person.

1.2. Provide opportunities for the person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to contribute and ask questions.

1.3. Establish needs, issues and concerns of the person which are outside scope of own practice and refer to supervisor or health professional according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.4. Recognise physical indicators of risk of falls and document according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.5. Recognise environmental factors that may contribute to falls and document according to organisational policies and procedures.

Element:

2. Report risk of falls.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Report risk of falls to supervisor or health professional according to organisational policies and procedures and in accordance with legal and ethical considerations.

2.2. Maintain the privacy and dignity of the person when reporting risk of falls.

2.3. Complete and store documentation and reports according to organisation policies and procedures and update according to changes in the person’s circumstances.

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 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

• 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

WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1 Session 1

Recognise potential risk of falls: 1.1- 1.3

  • Factors that may increase risk of falls
  • The ageing process
  • Opportunity for all parties to contribute
  • Refer things outside of scope appropriately
 Revision Quiz 1
Week 2 Session 2

Recognise potential risk of falls: 1.3 - 1.5

  • Physical indicators of risks of falls
  • Environmental factors that contribute to falls
 Revision Quiz 2
Week 3 Session 3

Report risk of falls: 2.1

  • Report according to policy and procedures
  • Report in accordance with legal and ethical considerations

 

Revision Quiz 3
Week 4 Session 4

Report risk of falls: 2.2- 2.3

  • Maintain privacy and dignity
  • Complete and store documentation
 Revision Quiz 4
Week 5 Session 5 Revision / AT In class AT Practical
Week 6 Session 6 AT In Class AT Knowledge


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 
https://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

Assessments may include any of the following:

  • role plays
  • case studies
  • presentations
  • group work
  • knowledge quizzes
  • practical assessments
  • placement


Assessment Tasks

The assessments tasks will involve -

  • AT1 - Written Assessment - Due in week 10
  • AT2 - Practical Activity/Role-Play  - Due week 9 (Students allocated a time slot starting in week 5)
  • AT3 - Placement Evidence Log - Due 3 weeks after placement

  • You must be deemed satisfactory in all assessment tasks to be graded competent for this course.

    Competency based assessments for this unit are given a mark of:

    CA : Competency Achieved 

    NYC: Not Yet Competent

    DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment

     


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Checklist are located in the canvas shell under the assessment tab.

Mapping guides for this unit can be obtained through Program Administration if required.

Other Information

Important information regarding Assessment Tasks, Attendance and learning

Attendance: 

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises  

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 

 

Information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

 

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

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.), 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 or speak to your Program Coordinator.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:  

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

 

 

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.

Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ASSSESSMENTS NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN THE STUDENTS OWN WORDS.

THE USE OF AI TECHNOLOGY IS NOT ALLOWED FOR ANY ASSESSMENTS.  PLEASE TALK TO YOUR EDUCATOR MORE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

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