Course Title: Manage legal and ethical compliance
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: JUST5756C
Course Title: Manage legal and ethical compliance
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Toby Glennon
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0320
Course Contact Email: toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Nicola Guy
Email: nicola.guy@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
None.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance |
Element: |
1. Research information required for legal compliance |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify sources of information about compliance requirements 1.2 Evaluate own area of work and determine scope of compliance requirements 1.3 Access and interpret information relevant to area of work 1.4 1dentify risks, penalties and consequences of non compliance 1.5 Assess and act on need for specialist legal advice |
Element: |
2. Determine ethical responsibilities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify the ethical framework that applies to the work context 2.2 Incorporate scope of practice considerations as part of ethical practice 2.3 Evaluate responsibilities to workers, clients and the broader community 2.4 Model ethical behaviour in own work |
Element: |
3. Develop and communicate policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Clearly articulate and document policies and procedures to support legal and ethical practice in readily accessible formats 3.2 Integrate documentation and record keeping requirements into policies and procedures 3.3 Ensure systems protect client information 3.4 Nominate the roles and responsibilities of different people in meeting requirements where multiple people are involved 3.5 Distribute policies, procedures and legal information to colleagues and peers in a timely fashion |
Element: |
4. Monitor compliance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate work practices for non-compliance on an ongoing basis, and implement modifications 4.2 Maintain and update required accreditations or certifications 4.3 Refer issues or breaches of ethical or legal practice to relevant people |
Element: |
5. Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain knowledge of current and emerging legal requirements and ethical issues 5.2 Share updated knowledge and information with peers and colleagues. 5.3 Pro-actively engage in process of review and improvement |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency above.
Details of Learning Activities
Welcome to Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance!
Course description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities in the context of the job role and a Professional Health Care Practice.
Students will be taught how to gather information and contextualise their understanding of the importance of good Legal and Ethical application into a Professional Health Care setting.
How this course runs
This unit is run over eight (8) weeks, via a combination of on-campus face to face teaching and learning, online completion of RMIT Micro-credentials prior to class, class discussions related to legal and ethical considerations and case studies, and group based assessment including research via library and internet.
RMIT has various study spaces and computers (booking required Links to an external site.) available to students. Building 51, level 2 has open drop-in cubicles available on a first in scenario. RMIT free WiFi data and connection is also available when on site.
Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) Links to an external site.: is the online system for all course and unit and assessment communication. This is also the space where assessments are to be uploaded to.
Assessments
Performance Assessments will provide evidence of the ability to complete and manage tasks and manage contingencies
- determined the scope of legal and ethical compliance requirements and responsibilities, and developed policies and procedures for at least 1 workplace or business
- developed a strategic response to at least 3 different situations where legal or ethical requirements have been breached
Knowledge Evidence Assessments will demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role.
- legal responsibilities and liabilities of managers and others in different types of organisation
- legal and ethical frameworks (international, national state/territory, local), how these apply in the workplace, and the responsibilities of managers in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures
- specific requirements in the area of work
- work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations of different people
- work health and safety
- sources of information and advice on compliance
- functions and operating procedures of regulatory authorities of particular relevance to the health and community service sectors
- methods of receiving updated information on requirements
- use of policies and procedures in managing compliance and ethical practice in both internal work practice and external service delivery
- formats for policies and procedures and what they should include
- techniques for monitoring compliance
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK |
DATE WEEK BEGINNING (class on Wed afternoons) |
CLASS DETAILS | ASSESSMENT TASK |
| 1 | 10.07.2023 |
Location: On Campus Building 51 Topics Covered
Learning Activities: AT1 - Class discussion Case Study 1, 2 or 3 referring to todays topic AT2 - allocate students in to groups of 3 or 4. Quiz: look at quizzes Canvas module:
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Overview - Assessment Tasks 1 & 2 Assessment Task 1: Case Studies
Assessment 2: Workplace policies and procedures document Organise Assessment Task 2 - groups of three or four depending on cohort size Start Assessment Task 1: Case Studies Start Assessment Task 2: PP Manual |
| 2 | 17.07.2023 |
Topics Covered:
Learning Activities: AT1 - Class discussion Case Study 1, 2 or 3 referring to todays topic AT2 - Group work in class
Canvas Module:
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Continue Assessment Task 1: Case Studies Continue Assessment Task 2 : PP Manual
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| 3 | 24.07.2023 |
opics Covered:
Learning Activities: AT1 - Class discussion Case Study 1, 2 or 3 referring to todays topic AT2 - Group work in class Canvas Module:
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Continue Assessment Task 1: Case Studies Continue Assessment Task 2 : PP Manual
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| 4 | 31.07.2023 |
Topics Covered:
Learning Activities: AT1 - Class discussion Case Study 1, 2 or 3 referring to todays topic AT2 - Group work in class Canvas Module:
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Due Assessment Task 1: Case Studies Continue Assessment Task 2 : PP Manual
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| 5 | 07.08.2023 |
Topics Covered:
Learning Activities: AT1 - Class discussion Case Study 1, 2 or 3 referring to todays topic AT2 - Group work in class Canvas Module:
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Continue Assessment Task 2 : PP Manual |
| 6 | 14.08.2023 |
Topics Covered:
Learning Activities: AT1 - Class discussion Case Study 1, 2 or 3 referring to todays topic AT2 - Group work in class Canvas Module:
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Continue Assessment Task 2 : PP Manual |
| 7 | 21.08.2023 |
Topics Covered:
Learning Activities: AT1 - Class discussion Case Study 1, 2 or 3 referring to todays topic AT2 - Final group work in class Canvas Module:
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DUE Assessment Task 2 : PP Manual |
| 28.08.2023 to 01.09.2023 | MID SEMESTER BREAK | ||
| 8 | 04.09.2023 | Assessment 2 interviews with groups | check all Assessments have been submitted and marked |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
There are no prescribed texts for this course. Materials will be provided via the online learning management system, Canvas.
You will need access to a computer, some basic software, e.g.: Microsoft Word and an internet connection.Overview of Assessment
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Task 1 – Case studies
Assessment Task 2 – Written assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Case studies (3). Students must show an understanding of what laws and ethic guides, or codes of conduct apply to each Case Study
Assessment Task 2 - Written Assessment - Creating an organisation’s policies and procedures document
All Assessment Due Dates are available in 'Assignments' on Canvas
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
You may be eligible to resubmit your assessments.
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 by their course coordinator in regards to resubmission completion dates.
SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS
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 Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
You must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies. It is expected that any work presented for assessment in this course will be your own. RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism. 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 presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher. More information on this policy can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity.
You may be asked to submit your assessment work via Turnitin to check for the originality of items. The similarity percentage for any assessment submitted via Turnitin should not exceed 30%. If you exceed the limit, you may be asked to resubmit the assessment with up to one week’s extension.
This course assessments conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
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 by filling in the application form at least one working day BEFORE the due date. The application form should be emailed to your Program Coordinator.
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.
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