Course Title: Confirm physical health status

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: NURS5362C

Course Title: Confirm physical health status

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

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage

Course Contact: Joshua Davies

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4333

Course Contact Email: joshua.davies@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Joanne Spriggs

(03) 9925 4289

joanne.sprigs@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 90

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 for this unit.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services. Some disciplines may be subject to state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation and supervision.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
Element:	1. Obtain information about physical health status
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Obtain accurate information about physical health status through observation, questioning or review of documentation 1.2 Interpret information based on understanding of the structure and functioning of body systems 1.3 Use information to identify any actual or potential problems regarding health status 1.4 Take into account factors that may have impacted on an identified physical condition
Element:	2. Check physical health status
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Make checks of client health status prior to delivery of health intervention using knowledge of body systems 2.2 Clarify significance of physical health status in relation to a particular intervention in line with job role and organisation requirements 2.3 Clarify implications and significance of physical health status with appropriate people in the case of uncertainty or limits on own capability or authority
Element:	3. Identify variations from normal physical health status
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify variations from normal health status using standard methods and protocols 3.2 Identify potential factors responsible for significant variations from normal health status 3.3 Identify potential risk factors associated with variations from normal health status 3.4 Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements

Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Elements of Competency.

Details of Learning Activities

All class learning materials, notes and other key learning resources can be accessed via myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub.
A combination of activities will support student’s learning in this course, such as:

• Face-to-face &/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) in the student & clinical practice environment, during simulations and classroom based learning

• Work experience &/or placements observation of performance in the workplace 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 discussions and activities to support and collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas

• Utilise and develop critical research and cognitive skills to find credible sources of health information

• Self-directed study time (eg. readings or activities around theory) 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

• It is strongly recommended that students partner up with fellow students in order to practice assessment, treatment and palpation techniques

Teaching Schedule

Date	Anatomy and Physiology Subject Outline/Activities
10/02/17	The human body and orientation Discussion of body systems and homeostasis
17/02/17	Cells: the living units Weekly Turnitin Submission: Body systems and homeostasis
24/02/17	Integumentary system Weekly Turnitin Submission: Cells
03/03/17	Skeletal system Weekly Turnitin Submission: Integumentary system
10/03/17	Wet lab Prac Session 1: Long Bone Dissection
17/03/17	Muscular system Weekly Turnitin Submission: Skeletal System
24/03/17	Nervous system A: Conditions Weekly Turnitin Submission: Muscular system
31/03/17	Nervous system B: ANS & Sensory Organs Weekly Turnitin Submission: Conditions
07/04/17	Endocrine Weekly Turnitin Submission: Sensory organs
Mid Semester Break 13th – 19th April
21/04/17	Cardiovascular system A: Blood Weekly Turnitin Submission: Endocrine
28/04/17	Cardiovascular system B: Heart & Blood Vessels Weekly Turnitin Submission: Blood
05/05/17	Wet lab Prac Session 2: Heart Dissection
12/05/17	Respiratory system Weekly Turnitin Submission: Blood vessels
19/05/17	Lymphatic and Immune systems Weekly Turnitin Submission: Respiratory
26/05/17	Digestive System Weekly Turnitin Submission: Lymphatic and Immune system
02/06/07	Urinary System Weekly Turnitin Submission: Digestive system
09/06/17	Wet lab Prac Session 2: Kidney Dissection	09/06/17
16/06/17	Reproductive system Weekly Turnitin Submission: Urinary system & Reproductive system

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Prescribed Text:

Marieb, E 2015 Essentials of human anatomy & physiology, Pearson Education Limited, Essex, England (ISBN) 9781292057200

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

1. Online Quizzes

2. Clinic Skills Checklist. This is to be completed during student clinic shifts.

The tasks to be assessed within this unit replicate the necessary skills and knowledge required to confirm physical health status within the industry.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks:

Assessment Task 1: Weekly Turnitin - Anatomy and Physiology Questions:

For each of the human body systems discussed in class, you will be required to complete a table containing specific criteria. This task will require you to complete a template provided, and submit your work weekly via Turnitin on Blackboard. You will be given one week to complete this task, with assessment submissions being due ONE week after the topic is covered is covered in class. Each submission will be due by the following Friday by 11:00pm. Submissions made after this time will not be accepted. See the Teaching Schedule for a detailed listing of Turnitin submission due dates.

Please be aware that Turnitin is able to detect copyright infringements and the duplication of information. Please ensure that all work submitted is your own, and is in accordance with the Harvard style of referencing. You must acknowledge your sources according to the Harvard Style of referencing. Use the prescribed text or another pre-approved text. Internet sources will not be accepted. Please ensure you submit each task weekly, as late submissions will NOT be accepted.

Assessment Task 2: Clinic Skills Checklist:

Each student will be required to complete a Clinic Skills Checklist which will be undertaken within the clinical setting of the RMIT Student Remedial Massage Clinic. During your clinic shift your supervisor will mark you off as either Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) for the skills contained within the Clinic Skills Checklist.

Assessment Matrix

NATIONAL UNIT CODE: HLTAAP002 NATIONAL UNIT NAME: Confirm physical health status	RMIT CODE: NURS5362C	Not co-delivered
Elements	Performance Criteria	Related Assessment Tasks	Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence
1. Obtain information about physical health status	1.1 Obtain accurate information about physical health status through observation, questioning or review of documentation	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
1.2 Interpret information based on understanding of the structure and functioning of body systems	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
1.3 Use information to identify any actual or potential problems regarding health status	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
1.4 Take into account factors that may have impacted on an identified physical condition	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
2. Check physical health status	2.1. Make checks of client health status prior to delivery of health intervention using knowledge of body systems	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
2.2. Clarify significance of physical health status in relation to a particular intervention in line with job role and organisation requirements	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
2.3. Clarify implications and significance of physical health status with appropriate people in the case of uncertainty or limits on own capability or authority	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3. Identify variations from normal physical health status	3.1 Identify variations from normal health status using standard methods and protocols	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3.2 Identify potential factors responsible for significant variations from normal health status	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3.3 Identify potential risk factors associated with variations from normal health status	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3.4 Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit: • use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including client health information • modeling of industry operating conditions, including: • analysis of health information of real people • integration of problem solving activities	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has: • obtained, correctly interpreted and used anatomical and physiological client information to check the physical health status of at least 3 different people presenting with different conditions	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
Knowledge Evidence
• role responsibilities and limitations for different members of the care team in relation to checking client health status	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
• concepts underpinning human anatomy and physiology, including: • levels of structural organisation of body systems • human life processes • homeostasis and the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• structure and function of human body systems and their interactions: • cells, tissues and organs • cardiovascular system • respiratory system • musculo-skeletal system • endocrine system • digestive system • urinary system • reproductive system • integumentary system • lymphatic system • nervous system, including sensory systems – eye and ear • the special senses – smell, taste, vision, equilibrium and hearing • immune system	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• anatomical and medical terminology: • when referring to the human body • when taking measurements in different body systems	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• common disorders, problems and complaints and their signs and symptoms, associated with each body system and its components relevant to the area of work	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• basic pharmacology in relation to cautions and contraindications for relevant health procedures	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• causes of disease – physical, mental and emotional, and key features of each cause: • pathogens • inherited genetic conditions • trauma, toxins and other environmental hazards • nutritional factors • impacts caused by health interventions (iatrogenic) • degenerative changes in vital organ systems • the loss of normal control mechanisms such as the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• major types of cellular adaptation	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• processes of metabolism, nutrition, body temperature regulation, biological maturation, inheritance and ageing	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• Oral health disease of the mouth and teeth including edentulous (no-natural teeth) and dentate (having natural teeth)	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
• variations from normal functioning and appropriate responses in terms of: • referral to an appropriate medical, dental, nursing or allied health professional • provision of appropriate health/dental care services	Written Task: Weekly Turnitin Questions Submission	Written Tasks
Foundation Skills
Core Skills from the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
· Reading	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
· Writing	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
· Oral Communication	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
· Numeracy	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
· Learning	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
Employability Skills from the Core Skills for Work Framework (CFW)
1. Navigate the world of work	1a. Manage career and work life	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
1b. Work with roles, rights and protocols	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
2. Interact with others	2a. Communicate for work	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
2b. Connect and work with others	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
2c. Recognise and utilize diverse perspectives	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3. Get the work done	3a. Plan and organise	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3b. Make decisions	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3c. Identify and solve problems	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3d. Create and innovate	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance
3e. Work in a digital world	Clinic Skills Checklist	Workplace Performance

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