Course Title: Implement and monitor care of the older person

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: NURS5428C

Course Title: Implement and monitor care of the older person

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

Kate Lamble

Kate.Lamble@rmit.edu.au

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

In this course, you will gain knowledge of the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform nursing interventions to support the social and emotional wellbeing and nursing care needs of the older person in care.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person

Element:

1. Respond to health requirements of an older person.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Apply requirements of age-related physical changes and transitions and the psychosocial needs of the person, families and carers to own practice.

1.2. Identify age-related pathophysiological disorders and how they may affect the person, families and carers.

1.3. Adjust communication for people who have sensory impairments.

1.4. Apply interventions to ameliorate care.

1.5. Develop and implement strategies to ensure social inclusiveness and cultural diversity.

1.6. Identify and respond to signs of distress and behaviours of concern.

Element:

2. Contribute to the plan of care for an older person.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Assess older person’s health using aged care assessment tools.

2.2. Identify possible age-related effects of polypharmacy.

2.3. Document and report health findings according to organisational policies and procedures.

2.4. Contribute to development of nursing plan of care within the context of the health care setting and organisational policies and procedures.

2.5. Recognise signs and symptoms to be applied to the plan of care including wellbeing and oral health problems.

2.6. Identify reablement abilities and limitations to promote capacity for self-care.

2.7. Discuss possible impacts of age-related pathophysiological disorders including impact capacity to perform daily living activities.

2.8. Document responses to nursing interventions and report changes

Element:

3. Apply nursing practice in the aged care environment.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Identify factors and common stereotypes associated with ageing and how these can adversely impact the older person.

3.2. Apply best practices to impact issues involved in aged care including impacts on families and carers.

3.3. Consider own values, attitudes and beliefs to ensure interventions are conducted within scope of practice of the enrolled nurse.

3.4. Promote health maintenance with the older person and provide information on available community services for the person, families and carers.

3.5. Apply work practices reflecting theories of ageing and apply best practice care guidelines for older people

Element:

4. Identify requirements and address issues in aged care nursing practice.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Identify legal requirements and possible ethical and other issues of concern in an aged care practice.

4.2. Ensure own work practice accords with legal requirements, is ethical and supports the rights and dignity of the older person, families and carers.

4.3. Advocate for the person, families and carers as required within own role parameters and organisational policies and procedures.

4.4. Observe and respond to physical, emotional and mental signs of stress.

4.5. Provide care for the deceased using standard precautions and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and guidelines

Element:

5. Use strategies related to the progressive and variable nature of cognitive impairment.

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Identify the nature of cognitive changes and use treatments and nursing interventions.

5.2. Provide activities suitable for people with cognitive changes reflecting their individual likes and dislikes.

5.3. Communicate and apply strategies to relieve distress and agitation.

Element:

6. Develop and implement strategies to minimise impact of responsive behaviours.

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Observe and document behaviours and environmental factors to assist in determining triggers contributing to responsive behaviours.

6.2. Identify potential impacts responsive behaviours have in determining a response.

6.3. Implement best practice strategies to minimise impact of responsive behaviours.

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

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 


Teaching Schedule


         

Delivery Schedule 

        
         

Date, Week, Session 

  

Week beginning 

        		        

Topic, Activity, Assessment 

        
         

Week 5 Session 1 

        		        

Introduction and Attitudes to Ageing 

        
         

Week 6 Session 2 

        		        

Theories of Aging 

  

Practical Lab Session 1 

        
         

Week 7 Session 3 

        		        

Aged related Pathophysiology 

  

Practical Lab Session 2 

        
         

Week 8 Session 4 

        		        

Health assessment and activities of daily living 

  

Practical Lab Session 3 

        
         

Week 9 Session 5 

        		        

Legal and Ethical 

  

Practical Lab Assessment (Assessment Task 2) 

        
         

Week 10 Session 6 

        		        

Dementia, Delirium and Depression 

        
         

Week 11 Session 7 

        		        

Palliative Care, end of life and complex care needs 

        
         

Week 12 

        		        

Written Assessment – Assessment Task 1 -Part A and Part B 

        
         

From Week 15 

        		        

Clinical placement Assessment task 3 

        
         

 

  

Theory and Practical Classroom Requirements 

        
         

On occasions timetable and assessment dates may need to change. If this occurs, you will be notified.  

        
         

Please check your student emails and Canvas announcements daily.  

        
         

Full laboratory uniform is required for laboratory sessions. Students not appropriately attired will be asked to leave.  

        
         

100% attendance at clinical laboratory classes is mandatory  


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.

During the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121), you will complete 400 hours of compulsory unpaid clinical placements, across four phases (semesters).  Aged Care 120 hours, Mental Health and Primary Health 80 hours each and Acute Care 120 hours.

You must meet all the unit/course requirements before you are eligible for clinical placement, this includes immunisations, NDIS check, Working with Childrens and Police check. If you do not meet these requirements, you may incur a penalty in the form of a fine.


Assessment Tasks


         

Task 

        		          

Method and Type 

        		          

Ungraded 

        		          

 

  

Due Date 

        
       

Knowledge 

        		        

Product Based 

        		        

Practical 

        
         

Knowledge Assessment AT1 Part A 

        		        

þ 

        		        

 

        		        

 

        		        

S/NYS 

        		        

8/5/24 

        
         

Knowledge Assessment AT1 Part B 

        		        

þ 

        		        

 

        		        

 

        		        

S/NS 

        		        

8/5/24 

        
         

Practical Assessment AT2 

        		        

 

        		        

 

        		        

þ 

        		        

S/NS 

        		        

29/4/24 

        
         

Clinical placement AT3 

        		        

 

        		        

 

        		        

þ 

        		        

S/NYS 

        		        

From Week 15 

        


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

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: 

  

RMIT Connect 

  

  

  

Please read the following thoroughly by clicking the links: 

  

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. 

  

  

  

Special Consideration Policy 

  

  

  

Equitable Learning Services 

  

 

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