Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: HWSS6066C
Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5365 - Diploma of Nursing
Course Contact: Rosemarie Russell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7478
Course Contact Email: rosemarie.russell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sam Ahluwalia
Nominal Hours: 60
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 understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.
It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various medical administration contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgment using appropriate knowledge to provide technical advice and support to a team.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
Element: |
1. Respond appropriately to instructions which contain medical terminology |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Receive, interpret and document written and oral instructions using medical terminology 1.2 Use checklists where appropriate 1.3 Interpret abbreviations for specialised medical terminology 1.4 Interpret and adhere to the policies and procedures of the workplace 1.5 Seek clarification when necessary |
Element: |
2. Carry out routine tasks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use medical terminology correctly in the completion of routine tasks 2.2 Seek assistance from supervisor or experienced staff member as required |
Element: |
3. Use appropriate medical terminology in oral and written communication |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use appropriate medical terminology as directed, in oral communication with patients, fellow workers and health professionals 3.2 Use appropriate medical terminology as directed, in written communication with patients, fellow workers and health professionals 3.3 Present written communication to a designated person for verification if required 3.4 Spell and pronounce medical terminology correctly |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry.
Learning activities include:
Face to Face tutorials- introduce you to the key concepts within the course
Online Activities - provide you with formative feedback and facilitate your learning as you progress through your course
Self-Directed Learning
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Content | Tasks/Activities | Assessment Due |
| Week 1 | Introduction into Medical Terminology |
Readings: Pg. 34-50 Activities:
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TBA |
| Week 2 | The Human Body and its medical Terms |
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| Week 3 | Medical Terms related to how the Body systems function |
Course textbook, Pg. 210-220
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Assessment Task 1 due this week |
| Week 4 | Medical Terms related to how the Body systems function - Continue |
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| Week 5 | Medical Terminology ABC |
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| Week 6 | Medical Terminology ABC continue |
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| Week 7 | Assessment Task 1 | Assessment Task 2 due this week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Mastering medical terminology Australia & New Zealand , Sue Walker, Maryann Wood & Jenny Nicol.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include online quizzes, written assignments and laboratory activities
Assessment Tasks
Task 1- Case Study Presentations
Task 2- Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student Page for extensive information about study support, assessments, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/contact-and-help/support-services
Attendance
You are to attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensure the maximum opportunity and gain competency in the course.
Special consideration
Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Re submissions
You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course
You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 re submissions for this course; however each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
re submissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the program coordinator after consultation with the teacher.
All re submissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after our work has been assessed.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
Working with Children Check and Police Check
This course requires a Working with Children Check and Police Check
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options with may be available to you with your Course Coordinator:
For more information go to:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/search?q=prior+learning
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