Course Title: Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: SPRT5107C

Course Title: Address the needs of people with chronic disease

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

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

Nominal Hours: 75

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 determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Element:	1. Determine the person’s needs
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify the person’s chronic disease conditions and seek information about its possible impacts on health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in everyday situations 1.2 Determine current treatments, and other inputs and supports by seeking information from the person or other health professionals 1.3 Determine the level and type of support and assistance required by the person within scope of own role 1.4 Adjust services and support to meet the specific nature of the chronic disease 1.5 Actively involve the person in the development of strategies to self manage their chronic disease
Element:	2. Support the person in a holistic manner
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Discuss with the person, their family and other carers, the full range of issues that could have an impact on their well being 2.2 Respond to the range of issues in an integrated way 2.3 Support the person to understand their chronic disease condition 2.4 Facilitate the person to self-manage through provision of advice and resources 2.5 Identify and discuss any unmet needs and requirements and make appropriate referral
Element:	3. Contribute to a coordinated service approach
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Maintain awareness of current contribution of other agencies and professionals in supporting the person 3.2 Identify the level and type of contribution made by family and other carers and the effects it has on the person 3.3 Identify and meet communication and reporting responsibilities within the support system and own role 3.4 Respond to variations in the person’s needs in the context of a coordinated service approach

Learning Outcomes

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

 Every session will cover the aetiology, assessment, contraindications, treatment planning, treatment and take home activities for the  pathology or Condition

 

Week 28 Josh	Pain	Basics of pain response, dysfunctional pain response CRPS, Polymyalgia, Myofascial pain syndrome.
Week  29 Josh	Chronic neck and back pain	Janda’s Upper and lower Cross syndromes NSLBP
Week  30 Michelle	Palliative Care	Understanding of Palliative care and beginning techniques and sequence.
Week  31 Michelle	Palliative Care	Continuing palliative care techniques and sequence
Week  32 Michelle	Palliative Care	Practical assessment - Palliative care.
Week  33 Josh	Autoimmunity & Failure to heal	Rheumatoid, SLE, Tendionopathies, Adhesions
Week  34 Jane	Postural anomalies & Conditions of degeneration	Osteoarthritis, Spondo, Disc pathologies, Adhesive capsulitis.
Week  35 Jane	Neurological Conditions	MS, Parkinsons,

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

This unit is part of an integrated program.
You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• Oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and/or audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic or at a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.
 
Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
 
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
 
All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
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.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 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.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date  (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
•         you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension  or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Or:
•         you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  or speak to your Program Coordinator.
 
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 work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
 
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
 RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
 If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
 Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities 
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment 
 

Credit transfer and RPL
Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy 
 
Assessment Tasks

1. Self Reflective Journal

2. Clinic skills Checklist

The skills and knowledge to be assessed within this unit replicate real work skills within the industry. 

 Assessment Matrix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSESSMENT METHODS/TYPES OF EVIDENCE:

 

Interview/ Verbal Questioning

Self-Reflections

Assignment/ Project

Case Study or Role Play

Third Party Verification

Workplace Performance

Research or Report

Portfolio of Evidence

Written Tasks

 

 

NATIONAL UNIT CODE : CHCCCS001 NATIONAL UNIT NAME :Address the needs of people with chronic disease	RMIT CODE: SPRT5107C	Co-delivery: None
Elements	Performance Criteria	Related Assessment Tasks	Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence
1.       Determine the person’s needs	1.1    Identify the person’s chronic disease conditions and seek information about its possible impacts on health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in everyday situations	Reflective Journal & Clinic Skills Checklist	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
1.2    Determine current treatments, and other inputs and supports by seeking information from the person or other health professionals	Reflective Journal & Clinic Skills Checklist

Assessment Tasks

 

1. 4/8/16.  9:30am - 12:30pm.  51.07.08

Practical assessment - 25 to 30 min palliative MLD massage sequence.

 

2. Communication journal and Observation skills

checklist.

This skills and knowledge checklist must be fully completed during simulated clinic (regular class time) for all the following

Pathologies and conditions:

1. Chronic pain/Chronic regional pain syndrom

2. Chronic non-specific low back pain

3. Janda’s upper cross syndrome

4. Osteo & Rheumatoid Arthritis

5. Tendonpathy

6. Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder) 

 

 

 

1. Chronic pain/Chronic regional pain syndrom

 

2. Chronic non-specific low back pain

 

 

3. Janda’s upper cross syndrome 

 

 

4. Osteo & Rheumatoid Arthritis 

 

 

5. Tendonpathy

 

 

6. Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment Matrix

 

 

NATIONAL UNIT CODE : CHCCCS001 NATIONAL UNIT NAME:Address the needs of people with chronic disease	RMIT CODE:	Co-delivery: Nil
Elements	Performance Criteria	Related Assessment Tasks	Assessment Method/ Types of Evidence
Determine the person’s needs	Identify the person’s chronic disease conditions and seek information about its possible impacts on health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in everyday situations	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Determine current treatments, and other inputs and supports by seeking information from the person or other health professionals	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Determine the level and type of support and assistance required by the person within scope of own role	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Adjust services and support to meet the specific nature of the chronic disease	Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
	Actively involve the person in the development of strategies to self manage their chronic disease	Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Support the person in a holistic manner	Discuss with the person, their family and other carers, the full range of issues that could have an impact on their well being	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Respond to the range of issues in an integrated way	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Support the person to understand their chronic disease condition	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Facilitate the person to self-manage through provision of advice and resources	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
	Identify and discuss any unmet needs and requirements and make appropriate referral	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Contribute to a coordinated service approach	Maintain awareness of current contribution of other agencies and professionals in supporting the person	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Identify the level and type of contribution made by family and other carers and the effects it has on the person	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Identify and meet communication and reporting responsibilities within the support system and own role	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Respond to variations in the person’s needs in the context of a coordinated service approach	Communication journal and Observation skills	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Critical Aspects of Assessment
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 individualised plans and any relevant equipment outlined in the plan modelling of industry operating conditions, including:  scenarios that reflect standard operating conditions and contingencies involving people with chronic disease links to other local service agencies or organisations   Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, 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: determined and addressed the needs of at least 3 people presenting with different types of chronic disease and lifestyle situations	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
KnowledgeEvidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of: broad context for chronic disease: World Health Organisation and other models of chronic disease management continuum of chronic disease life variables that have an impact on health and well being impacts of chronic disease: social emotional physical psychological financial strategies to address and manage chronic disease in the relevant work context: prevention treatment types principles and practice of client focused practice maintenance of positive life roles stages of change, to establish readiness for attitudinal and behavioural change ways to communicate appropriately and effectively with a person with a chronic disease  roles and responsibilities of different people in chronic disease management and their contribution to coordinated service delivery	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage       Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Foundation Skills
Core Skills from the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Reading	Pre-enrolment screening	Written Tasks
Writing	Pre-enrolment screening	Written Tasks
Oral Communication	Pre-enrolment screening	Written Tasks
Numeracy	Pre-enrolment screening	Written Tasks
Learning	Pre-enrolment screening	Written Tasks
Employability Skills from the Core Skills for Work Framework (CFW)
Navigate the world of work	1a. Manage career and work life
1b. Work with roles, rights and protocols
Interact with others	2a. Communicate for work
2b. Connect and work with  others
2c. Recognise and utilize diverse perspectives	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
Get the work done	3a. Plan and organise	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
3b. Make decisions	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
3c. Identify and solve problems	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
3d. Create and innovate	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance
3e. Work in a digital world	Communication journal and Observation skills Practical assessment - palliative massage	Self-Reflections, Assignment/ Project, Workplace Performance

 

 

 

 

 

 

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