Course Title: Confirm physical health status

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: NURS5369C

Course Title: Confirm physical health status

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program: C5417 - 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

Course Lead

Kate Lamble 

kate.lamble@rmit.edu.au 

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

Learning activities will consist of a number of face to face classes, incorporating powerpoint presentations, flipped classrooms and activities; plus, a number of self directed learning activities available to be completed at your own pace.

There will also be a possibility of a dissection Lab, pending availability of resources, and skills and knowledge learned in this course will be incorporated, throughout this course, into skills Labs from other courses.

There will be a variety of different activities available on CANVAS

Teaching Schedule

Session	CONTENT	ACTIVITIES
1	Introduction of Human Body Body planes & cavities Medical Terminology Body systems Homeostasis	EACH WEEK Engage in CANVAS modules Complete Anatomy TV Activities/Quizzes Watch videos Participate in Discussion Forums
2	Cells & Tissues – Biology & Biochemistry Atoms, elements, molecules Cells, tissues Biochemistry	Assessment task 1 available
3	Integumentary System Skin & mucous membranes Hair and nails
4	Special Senses Sight/Hearing/Balance/Smell/Taste & Touch/Pain
5	Blood Blood Cells Blood Groups
6	Lymphatic & Immune System Lymph Nodes and the immune response Lymph Circulation Lymph Composition
7	Skeletal System Bones & joints
8	Muscular System Cardiac, skeletal & smooth muscle Cellular structure Tendons/ligaments	Assessment task 1 due
9	Nervous System   Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System
10	Cardiovascular System & Blood Anatomy of the Heart Blood Vessels Blood Flow – Circulation and Respiratory Circulation
11	Endocrine System Hormones – Production & Effects
12	Gastrointestinal system Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption and Excretion of nutrients Organs of the digestive system
13	Renal System Anatomy of the Kidney Electrolyte and water balance
14	Reproductive system Anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems Pregnancy Genetics
15	Respiratory system Anatomy of Lungs Gas exchange and the respiratory system
16	Disease of the body and medication groups and classes Overview/ summary of the unit Disease of the body systems Introduction to medications

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

There are a variety of Text books available for Anatomy and Physiology.

You are not required to purchase any specific text, however most of the teaching will be done using Human Anatomy and Physiology, Global edition, Marieb, Elaine ; Hoehn, Katja, 2018

Available in an online version via the Library

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

There are 3 overall assessments for this course.

You must be deemed satisfactory for each of these assessment tasks to complete this course.

Assessment Task 1 Written Assessment task - This is a short-answer assessment task you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of a number of body systems and medical terminology.  This will incorporate anatomy, physiology and medical terminology knowledge testing.  

Assessment Task 2 - Written Assessment task - This is also a short-answer assessment task you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of body systems, and identifying when things go wrong, common treatments and basic pharmacology information.

Assessment Task 3 - Practical Assessment task - This assessment will be conducted in the simulated environment. You are required to obtain, correctly interpret and use anatomical and physiological client information to check the physical health status of 3 different people presenting with different conditions. 

You must satisfactorily answer and complete all questions and fields on the forms. 

 

 

Assessment Matrix

Element	Performance criteria
		Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment	Assessment Task 2: Knowledge Assessment	Assessment Task 3: Role Play
1. Obtain information about physical health status	1.A Obtain accurate information about physical health status through observation, questioning or review of documentation			HA1. Q1 HA2 HA3
1.B Interpret information based on understanding of the structure and functioning of body systems			HA1 HA2 HA3
1.C Use information to identify any actual or potential problems regarding health status		7	HA1 HA2 HA3
1.4 Take into account factors that may have impacted on an identified physical condition			HA1 HA2 HA3
2. Check physical health status	2.A Make checks of client health status prior to delivery of health intervention using knowledge of body systems			HA1 HA2 HA3
2.B Clarify significance of physical health status in relation to a particular intervention in line with job role and organisation requirements			HA1 HA2 HA3
2.C Clarify implications and significance of physical health status with appropriate people in the case of uncertainty or limits on own capability or authority			HA1 HA2 HA3
3. Identify variations from normal physical health status	3.1 Identify variations from normal health status using standard methods and protocols		1, 5	HA1 HA2 HA3
3.2 Identify potential factors responsible for significant variations from normal health status	19	4, 6, 7, 9	HA1 HA2 HA3
3.3 Identify potential risk factors associated with variations from normal health status		7	HA1 HA2 HA3
3.4 Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements		10, 15	HA1 HA2 HA3

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:	Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment	Assessment Task 2: Knowledge Assessment	Assessment Task 3: Role Play
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			HA1 HA2 HA3

Knowledge Evidence
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:	Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment	Assessment Task 2: Knowledge Assessment	Assessment Task 3: Role Play
Role responsibilities and limitations for different members of the care team in relation to checking client health status		10	HA1 HA2 HA3
Concepts underpinning human anatomy and physiology, including:
Levels of structural organisation of body systems	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17,18,
Human life processes	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 24, 25
Homeostasis and the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease		2, 6	HA1 -Q4 HA2 - Q5 HA3 - Q5
Structure and function of human body systems and their interactions:
Cells, tissues and organs	2, 13,14, 15, 18, 21, 22	2,
Cardiovascular system	12, 22	1, 4, 6
Respiratory system	3, 14	1
Musculo-skeletal system	9, 10, 15	1
Endocrine system	13, 14	1
Digestive system	4, 14	1
Urinary system	5, 14	1
Reproductive system	6, 7	1
Integumentary system	8, 15
Lymphatic system	2, 14
Nervous system, including sensory systems – eye and ear	11, 15, 24, 25	1,
The special senses – smell, taste, vision, equilibrium and hearing	14, 24, 25
Immune system	2, , 23	1
Anatomical and medical terminology: When referring to the human body When taking measurements in different body systems	1, 16,	13	HA1 HA2 HA3
Common disorders, problems and complaints and their signs and symptoms, associated with each body system and its components relevant to the area of work		1, 4, 5, 14
Basic pharmacology in relation to cautions and contraindications for relevant health procedures		8, 9
Causes of disease – physical, mental and emotional, and key features of each cause:
Pathogens	23	14	HA1 –2,4
Inherited genetic conditions		14	HA2 - 3
Trauma, toxins and other environmental hazards	19	14	HA2 -4
Nutritional factors		14	HA2- 3 HA3- 5
Impacts caused by health interventions (iatrogenic)	19	14
Degenerative changes in vital organ systems	20,	1,	HA1 – 4 HA2- 4, 5
The loss of normal control mechanisms such as the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells	20	14	HA2- 5
Major types of cellular adaptation	20
Processes of metabolism, nutrition, body temperature regulation, biological maturation, inheritance and ageing	19 8, 10, 12, 21,  24, 25	2, 11, 13	HA1 HA2
Oral health disease of the mouth and teeth including edentulous (no-natural teeth) and dentate (having natural teeth)		11
Variations from normal functioning and appropriate responses in terms of:
Referral to an appropriate medical, dental, nursing or allied health professional		15	HA1 HA2 HA3
Provision of appropriate health/dental care services		11	HA1 HA2 HA3

Assessment conditions	Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions
Use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including client health information	AT3 is conducted in a simulated environment with access to client information. AT3 is conducted using case studies based on real patient scenarios and authentic clinical assessment tools to analyse a persons health status and evaluate their needs.
Modelling of industry operating conditions, including: Analysis of health information of real people Integration of problem-solving activities	AT3 is conducted in a simulated environment with access to client information. AT3 is conducted using case studies based on real patient scenarios and authentic clinical assessment tools to analyse a persons health status and evaluate their needs.

Other Information

Prior to clinical placement you will be given a clinical skills log book, and this will be the record you will require for Assessment 3.

You are permitted to have 2 attempts at a simulated practical assessment and 1 resit at theory assessment for this course. 

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 your 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.

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