Course Title: Collaborate in professional practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: BUSM7989C

Course Title: Collaborate in professional practice

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5346 - Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Course Contact: Chris Walters

Course Contact Phone: 9925 8268

Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

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

Relevant industry experience or completion of relevant qualification.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, implement and evaluate collaborative practice.

This unit applies to health and community service practitioners who may collaborate on the delivery of services to individual clients, groups of clients, communities or sub-populations. They may work individually with shared clients, together with individual clients or work on projects or programs that address the needs of groups or sub-populations. Work is self-directed.

This unit is delivered and assessed as a cluster with:
CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCPRP002 Collaborate in professional practice

Element:

1. Incorporate collaboration into own practice

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Establish and maintain sustainable relationships based on mutual respect and trust

1.2 Cultivate collaborative communities and partnerships based on the potential benefits for clients, self and others

1.3 Reflect on the blockers  to effective collaboration and adopt personal philosophies and behaviours in response

1.4 Source, review and use information sources that support collaboration

1.5 Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration

Element:

2. Establish collaborative approaches

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Establish shared understandings of objectives and parameters

2.2 Agree on ways of working that acknowledge the different contributions of those involved and the need for an holistic approach

2.3 Acknowledge and integrate ethical approaches to information sharing and privacy

2.4 Identify and respond to professional and practical considerations including intellectual property issues

2.5 Organise, allocate and document tasks and activities in a cost-effective and equitable manner with clear, agreed outcomes

Element:

3. Implement collaborative approaches

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Promote the confidence and support of others by demonstrating a high standard of personal engagement and professionalism

3.2 Contribute and share own professional expertise

3.3 Identify and act on opportunities to extend own expertise and learn from others as work progresses

3.4 Challenge, test and share ideas in a supportive way

3.5 Embrace and reflect on challenges and complexities and take responsibility for finding solutions

3.6 Honour own commitments and take responsibility for outcomes

Element:

4. Evaluate collaboration

Performance Criteria:

 

 

 

4.1 Engage in an open process of review and evaluation with others

4.2 Reflect on own level of participation, relationships with others, and personal behaviour

4.3 Identify and seek opportunities to refine and expand own


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This cluster is conducted via in-class discussions, lectures and group activities


Teaching Schedule

 

Cluster -  Professional Practice  

This cluster comprises two units: CHCPRP002 and CHCPRP003

 

Class

Topic

Content

Assessment Details

Week 1

Professional Practice

Presentation of mid year research paper on intervention practices.

Each student has approx. 20 min.

Presentation of research (Part 2)

Week2

Optional module

Explore ‘Optional ‘Modules of Comprehensive  Assessment practices.

 

Discuss ‘Denise’ in current stage 4.

See which components would best fit ‘Denise’ pt 4

 

Role play each component choice.

 

Week 3

Case review

Final Case review for client ‘Denise’.  All clinicians assume a different role and complete a final case review process.

In class assessment role play:

Final Case review meeting for Denise Part4

Week 4

Exit plan

Group work on completing an exit plan for ‘Denise’

 

Week 5

Self care

Discussing various self care processes around client management.

Client aggression

Incident reporting etc

Exploring reflective practice, mindfulness,

 

Weeks 6-8

Final presentation

Final Assessment Presentation—

Effective client engagement utilising chosen underpinning intervention practice.

Role Play -3 days set aside for each role play presentation

Final Assessment Presentation      15 min per person

 

Case File Denise 1-4 submission due

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Learning Resources The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

If you need additional support, visit RMIT’s Learning Lab, either in person or online: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/

Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provides support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability.The link is : https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services



Overview of Assessment

 

 

Assessment Task 1: Role Play 1

Assessment Task 2: Case file:  Final assessment

Assessment Task 3: Role Play 2

 


Assessment Tasks

 

 

Assessment 1: Role play of final case review meeting: in class Week 3

Assessment 2: Presentation of effective client engagement : in class: final 3 weeks

Assessment 3: Submission of completed case file for “Denise”: Due Weeks 6-8


Assessment Matrix

 

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through program administration.

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

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of implications of plagiarism.

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

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

  • Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy –  http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

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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