Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: NURS5362C
Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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
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Nominal Hours: 90
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
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
The critical learning for this course takes place in clinical placement within the health sector and within simulations in RMIT. You will be instructed in skills through demonstration, modelling and role play.
Skills development is supported by lectures on theory and underpinning knowledge, classroom discussions, group work, research and reflective practice. On completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate the below mentioned outcomes satisfactorily -
- Obtain information about physical health status
- Check physical health status
- Identify variations from normal physical health status
Details of Learning Activities
Welcome to the Unit Confirm Physical Health Status
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.
At the completion of the unit, the student will have the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.
This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services
How this course runs
The learning and teaching for the unit will be taught over sixteen (16) weeks via a combination of face to face teaching for the first two weeks then switching to online learning for week three (3) through to week sixteen (16). You will also apply your knowledge to weekly student clinic practical application.
Resources Required for online learning:
- laptop and charger
- a quiet space with good lighting and comfortable desk/table and chair
- Microphone and camera switched on for class participation
- ability to connect to the internet with enough available data
- RMIT has various study spaces and computers available to students if preferred (booking required Links to an external site.). 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. This space is where Collaborate Ultra and 'how to Collaborate Ultra' links can be accessed also.
Assessments
Performance Assessment: Throughout this unit you must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in 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
- role responsibilities and limitations for different members of the care team in relation to checking client health status
- concepts underpinning human anatomy and physiology
- structure and function of human body systems and their interactions
- anatomical and medical terminology
- common disorders, problems and complaints and their signs and symptoms, associated with each body system and its components relevant to the area of work
- basic pharmacology in relation to cautions and contraindications for relevant health procedures
- causes of disease – physical, mental and emotional, and key features of each cause
- major types of cellular adaptation
- processes of metabolism, nutrition, body temperature regulation, biological maturation, inheritance and ageing
- Oral health disease of the mouth and teeth including edentulous (no-natural teeth) and dentate (having natural teeth)
- variations from normal functioning and appropriate responses
Teaching Schedule
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| WEEK | TOPIC | LESSON DETAILS | ASSESSMENT |
| 1 | Introduction to CPHS Human body and orientation |
Location: face to face Class Presentation: Read: Class 1 Powerpoint - An introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Session 1: Introduction to Unit, the Human Body & Orientation Activity: -Live class presentation/interactive class -Kahoot quiz Session 1: Knowledge Check introduction to the Human Body -Allocate online workshop groups Download from the folder modules - workbooks:
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Assessment One: https://rmit-arc.instructuremedia.com/embed/c44de7bf-39a3-4740-9f7b-8acec91b12e1 Assessment Two: https://rmit-arc.instructuremedia.com/embed/d69bdd3c-cea7-4dab-af43-f8e57dbb6b28 Assessment Three: https://rmit-arc.instructuremedia.com/embed/c438cb5b-6ad5-4f03-a81e-a050d1195d20 Assessment Four: Assessment 4: Clinical Checklist
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| 2 | Cells, tissues and organs |
Location: Face to Face Class Presentation: Read: Class 2 Powerpoint - Cells, tissues and organs. Complete the workbook Session 2: Cells - The Living Units Activity: -Live class presentation/interactive class -Kahoot quiz Recap from Class 2 Cell structure |
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| 3 | Integumentary system |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 3 Powerpoint - Integumentary system Session 3: Integumentary System Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Session 3: Knowledge Check- Integumentary system -Student presentations of conditions Equipment required for online learning, activities and assessments: laptop, laptop charger, camera and microphone switched on, ability to connect to the internet, enough data. Resources for comfortable sitting/standing for learning, participating and note taking. Desk, chair, good lighting, water, quiet space or headphones. |
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| 4 | Skeletal system |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 4 Powerpoint - Skeletal System Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Session 4: Knowledge Check The skeletal system -Student presentations of conditions |
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| 5 | Muscular system |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 5 Powerpoint - Muscular System Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Week 5: Knowledge Check Muscular System -Student presentations of conditions |
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| 6 | Nervous system |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 6 Powerpoint - Nervous system Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Nervous SystemWeek 6 Quiz Check -Student presentations of conditions |
ASSESSMENT 1 - Case Study 1 (online) |
| 7 | Endocrine system |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 7 Powerpoint - Endocrine system Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Week 7: Knowledge Check Endocrine SystemWeek 7 Quiz Check -Student presentations of conditions |
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| 8 | Special senses |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 8 Powerpoint - Special senses Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Week 8: Knowledge Check Special Senses -Student presentations of conditions |
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| 9 | Cardiovascular system |
Location: Zoom Read: Class 9 Powerpoint - Cardiovascular system Week 9: Cardiovascular System - Blood, Heart, & Blood Vessels Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Week 9: Knowledge Check Cardiovascular System -Student presentations of conditions |
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| 10 |
Blood Lymphatic and Immune Systems |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 10 Powerpoint - Blood system Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Week 10: Knowledge Check Blood -Student presentations of conditions
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ASSESSMENT 2 - Case Study 2 (online) |
| 11 | Lymphatic and Immune Systems |
Location: Zoom Read: Class 11 Powerpoint - Lymphatic and Immune Systems Week 11: Lymphatic and Immune Systems Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Week 11: Knowledge Check Lymphatic System -Student presentations of conditions |
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| 12 | Respiratory system |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 12 Powerpoint - Respiratory system Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Week 12: Knowledge Check CV system -Student presentations of conditions |
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| 13 | Digestive System |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 13 Powerpoint - Digestive system Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz Week 13: Knowledge Check Digestive and Respiratory Systems -Student presentations of conditions |
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14 |
Urinary System
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Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 14 Powerpoint - Urinary System Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz -Student presentations of conditions Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz -Student presentations of conditions |
ASSESSMENT 3 - Case Study 3 (online) |
| 15 | Reproductive System |
Location: Zoom Class Presentation: Read: Class 15 Powerpoint - Reproductive System Watch: Allocated videos/lecture content Complete: allocated workbook task with group Class Activity: -Kahoot quiz -Student presentations of conditions Canvas Shell: Check that all Assignments and Quizzes have been uploaded and marked. |
ASSESSMENT 4 – Clinical Checklist (In Clinic) 3x treatments in student clinic - have your Student Clinic Supervisor check off all criteria during student clinic. Assignment in Student Clinic Log book |
| 16 | Resubmission queries in Class |
Location: No class. All assessments must be uploaded |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resources Required for online learning:
- laptop and charger
- a quiet space with good lighting and comfortable desk/table and chair
- Microphone and camera switched on for class participation
- ability to connect to the internet with enough available data
- RMIT has various study spaces and computers available to students if preferred (booking required Links to an external site.). 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. This space is where Collaborate Ultra and 'how to Collaborate Ultra' links can be accessed also.
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 Study #1
Assessment Task 2 - Case Study #2
Assessment Task 3 - Case Study #3
Assessment Task 4 - Clinical observations
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Case Study #1 - written responses, reflecting all aspects of knowledge learnt from class. Due date refer to Canvas
Assessment Task 2 - Case Study #2 -written responses,reflecting all aspects of knowledge learnt from class. Due date refer to Canvas
Assessment Task 3 - Case Study #3 -written responses,reflecting all aspects of knowledge learnt from class. Due date refer to Canvas
Assessment Task 4 - Clinical observations Due date refer to Canvas
Assessment Matrix
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