Course Title: Work with diverse people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: EMPL7109C
Course Title: Work with diverse people
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program: C5417 - Diploma of Nursing
Course Contact: Suzie Cicero
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925-1812
Course Contact Email: suzie.cicero@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
ursula.monsiegneur@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
In this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
Element: |
1. Reflect on own perspectives |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and reflect on own social and cultural perspectives and biases 1.2 Work with awareness of own limitations in self and social awareness 1.3 Use reflection to support own ability to work inclusively and with understanding of others 1.4 Identify and act on ways to improve own self and social awareness |
Element: |
2. Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Value and respect diversity and inclusiveness across all areas of work 2.2 Contribute to the development of work place and professional relationships based on appreciation of diversity and inclusiveness 2.3 Use work practices that make environments safe for all |
Element: |
3. Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Show respect for diversity in communication with all people 3.2 Use verbal and non-verbal communication constructively to establish, develop and maintain effective relationships, mutual trust and confidence 3.3 Where a language barrier exists, use effective strategies to communicate in the most efficient way possible 3.4 Seek assistance from interpreters or other persons according to communication needs |
Element: |
4. Promote understanding across diverse group |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify issues that may cause communication misunderstandings or other difficulties 4.2 Where difficulties or misunderstandings occur, consider the impact of social and cultural diversity 4.3 Make an effort to sensitively resolve differences, taking account of diversity considerations 4.4 Address any difficulties with appropriate people and seek assistance when required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is designed to be delivered in a Blended Learning mode. Blended Learning involves learning through various modes, for example, online learning and learning in a classroom and clinical labs.
The Blended Learning approach for this unit includes:
- Online learning - provide you with formative feedback and facilitate your learning as you progress through your course
- Classroom teaching - introducing you to key concepts within the course
- Labs - provide practice and simulation
- Clinical experience - provides you with practical experience in a nursing health care environment
- Self directed learning - such as reading to expand your knowledge and understanding of information delivered
All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the practical skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry.
Teaching Schedule
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Week Date |
Group |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
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Week 1
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On campus - face to face as per your student timetable for room details
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Culture
Cultural diversity
Cultural Shock Racism and discrimination Concept of Woke Cultural awareness Cultural – health care Cultural safety |
Engage with module content prior - during and following session 1 In class discussion Online interactive activities / videos during the session |
Week 2 |
On campus - face to face as per your student timetable for room details |
Cultural influences
Role of effective communication skills Health professional ethical and professional obligations Role of interpreters Misunderstanding and conflict Increasing health participation Increasing community involvement From here: Self-directed learning – Canvas modules |
Engage with module content prior - during and following session 2 In class discussion Online interactive activities / videos during the session
End of Week 2 - Sunday (portal closes 2359hrs) Due - Assessment Task 1 Part 1 (online quiz - 10 questions) |
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Week 3 |
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End of Week 3 - Sunday (portal closes 2359hrs) Due - Assessment Task 1 Part 2 & Part 3 (online quiz - total of 16 questions) |
Week 4 |
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On campus RMIT practice based nursing labs - attend as per your allocation |
Week 4 Due - Assessment Task 2 and Assessment Task 3 Practical interactions |
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Week 7
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0900 - 1530 On campus - face to face as per your student timetable for room details |
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness training (1day) – CHCDIV001 and CHCDIV002 – attendance is compulsory – location on campus as per your student timetable for ALL students |
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Week 15
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Clinical placement block commences from week 15 - students will be allocated differing start dates |
Assessment Task 4 - conducted during Clinical Placement 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Task |
Method and Type |
Graded / Ungraded |
Due Date |
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Questioning |
Product Based |
Observation |
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Assessment Task 1 - KNOWLEDGE (Part 1 online quiz and Part 2 & 3 short answer online responses) |
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S/NS |
Part 1 Week 2 28/07/24 Part 2 &3 Week 3 04/08/24 |
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Assessment Task 2 - PRACTICAL (conducted on RMIT campus - simulated client interaction) |
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S/NS |
End of week 4 5/8/2024 |
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Assessment Task 3 - PRACTICAL (conducted on RMIT campus - simulated client interaction) |
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S/NS |
End of week 4 5/8/2024 |
Assessment Matrix
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