Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: NURS5362C
Course Title: Confirm physical health status
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City 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
Prem Kaur Program Coordinator, Nursing RMIT City Campus
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
Nil
Course Description
In this course you will gain 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.
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
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
In this course, you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status, and to check a client’s physical health. It requires 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 in regards to delegation and supervision.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
This unit is designed to be delivered in a blended face-to-face.
The learning approach for this unit includes:
- classroom teaching
- clinical experience.
In this course, you will be asked to complete learning activities in class, or at the end of the week. As part of this activity, you will be asked to either participate in a discussion forum or quiz relating to your unit which can be useful to gain a deeper understanding of this course.
Teaching Schedule
Week, Session |
Topic, Activity, Assessment |
Part 1 - Semester 1 | |
Week-1 |
Introduction of Human Body |
Week-2 |
Cells & Tissues – Biology & Biochemistry |
Week-3 |
Integumentary System |
Week-4 |
Special Senses |
Week-5 |
Blood |
Week-6 |
Lymphatic & Immune System |
Week-7 |
Skeletal System |
Week-8 |
Muscular System |
Week-9 |
REVISION FOR ASSESSMENT TASK 1 |
Part 2 - Semester 2 | |
Week-1 |
Nervous System |
Week-2 |
Cardiovascular System |
Week-3 |
Endocrine System |
Week-4 |
Gastrointestinal system |
Week-5 |
Renal System |
Week-6 |
Reproductive system - Part 1 - Anatomy & Physiology |
Week-7 |
Reproductive system - Part 2 - Conception to Child Birth |
Week-8 |
Respiratory system |
Week-9 |
Disease of the body and medication groups and classes |
Week-10 |
Medication groups and classes |
Week-11 |
In class completion of AT3 |
Week-12 |
Resit for AT3 |
Week-13 |
Wet lab session |
Week-14 |
Wet lab - Make up session |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Refer to individual CANVAS modules for details of recommended 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 |
Grade |
Due Date |
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Knowledge |
Short Answer Questions |
Simulated Practical Assessment Task |
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Assessment Task - 1 –Knowledge assessment (Online Quiz) – Semester 1 |
P |
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S/NYS |
TBA |
Assessment Task - 2 - Short Answer Questions – Semester 2 |
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P |
|
S/NYS |
TBA |
Assessment Task - 3 - Simulated Practical Assessment Task – Semester 2 |
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P |
S/NYS |
TBA |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Student support
Your first point of contact for any support needs with your assessments should be your teacher and assessor. If you require further support, you should consider contacting the following support services at RMIT.
Assessment adjustments
Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessments task or exams should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS)Links to an external site., for more information on the types of adjustments provided, have a look at the adjustments to assessment websiteLinks to an external site..
Special consideration
If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment you can apply for special consideration. For more information have a look at RMIT's special considerationLinks to an external site. page.
Appeals
As an RMIT student you are entitled to seek a review of decisions that impact on your studies. For more information have a look at RMIT's appealsLinks to an external site.
Student Attendance
All students are required to:
- Attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled.
- Complete pre-class preparation – e.g., recommended reading and learning activities on Canvas.
- Study all material provided to maximise chances of meeting the Unit's objectives.
- Meet the 80% attendance requirement for lectures. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend. It will be the student's responsibility to 'catch up'. It is the student's responsibility to seek assistance from their educator.
- All students must demonstrate 80% engagement with the learning resources provided. This includes but is not limited to the Canvas practice knowledge quizzes, which must be completed on time. Canvas analytics will be used to identify student engagement. This can affect student progression.
- All students must meet the 100% attendance requirement for practical sessions. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend to qualify for a make-up session. The 'make-up' session time and date will be at the discretion of the RMIT Nursing Program Coordinator. Non-attendance to the make-up session without evidence to support the non-attendance can result in no further opportunity.
- Failure to meet the 100% practical sessions attendance requirement can result in exclusion from the clinical skills assessments, leading to a Not Yet Satisfactory result and ultimately Not Yet Competent.
- Four hundred (400) clinical placement hours must be completed by the end of the program to meet the program requirements.
Clinical Placement
- Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Program Manager. The above requirements will be considered in the decision making. Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
Student Attendance
All students are required to:
- Attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled.
- Complete pre-class preparation – e.g., recommended reading and learning activities on Canvas.
- Study all material provided to maximise chances of meeting the Unit's objectives.
- Meet the 80% attendance requirement for lectures. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend. It will be the student's responsibility to 'catch up'. It is the student's responsibility to seek assistance from their educator.
- All students must demonstrate 80% engagement with the learning resources provided. This includes but is not limited to the Canvas practice knowledge quizzes, which must be completed on time. Canvas analytics will be used to identify student engagement. This can affect student progression.
- All students must meet the 100% attendance requirement for practical sessions. Evidence in the form of a medical certificate or statutory declaration must be provided if one cannot attend to qualify for a make-up session. The 'make-up' session time and date will be at the discretion of the RMIT Nursing Program Coordinator. Non-attendance to the make-up session without evidence to support the non-attendance can result in no further opportunity.
- Failure to meet the 100% practical sessions attendance requirement can result in exclusion from the clinical skills assessments, leading to a Not Yet Satisfactory result and ultimately Not Yet Competent. Four hundred (400) clinical placement hours must be completed by the end of the program to meet the program requirements.
Clinical Placement
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Program Manager. The above requirements will be considered in the decision making.
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
Refer to individual assessment task instructions for information on when and how to submit and specific assessment conditions.
Assessment Attempts:
Self-marking quizzes.
Student will be permitted 3 attempts to complete self-marking assessments. if a student requires guidance, it is their responsibility to reach out to the Lead Campus Educator Guidance can be requested from your educator.
All other assessments:
You are permitted 2 attempts on written and practical assessments.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher. Attendance and course engagement will be taken into consideration when deciding.
All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.
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:
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Special consideration
Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfill assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date.
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