Course Title: Establish and manage a myotherapy practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: ACCT5415
Course Title: Establish and manage a myotherapy practice
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6159 - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Course Contact: Toby Glennon
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0320
Course Contact Email: toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 160
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
There are no pre-requisites for this unit.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and manage a myotherapy practice. It includes business skills, legal compliance and interacting with the health care system/other health professionals.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21873 Establish and manage a myotherapy practice |
Element: |
1. Develop a business plan for a myotherapy practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Any pre-existing strategic business and operational plans are reviewed and evaluated to identify potential improvements 1.2 Key stakeholders are consulted to establish the local market requirements and pricing options 1.3 Performance objectives and measures are established through consultation with key stakeholders 1.4 Financial, human and physical resources needed for the business are identified 1.5 Effective and efficient records management systems are selected 1.6 Information required for legal compliance as a myotherapy practice are researched and interpreted 1.7 The risks associated with a myotherapy practice are identified and effective control mechanisms established 1.8 The business plan is written incorporating the key criteria for managing the myotherapy business |
Element: |
2. Implement records management systems |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The records management system requirements for a myotherapy practice are determined. 2.2 Security and access requirements for the records management systems are confirmed 2.3 The format content and metadata of records for each organisational function are analysed 2.4 The technological requirements of records systems appropriate to the myotherapy practice are selected 2.5 The cost structure, maintenance, disposal and updating requirements of the records systems are verified to conform to the needs of the practice 2.6 An implementation plan is developed incorporating measurable performance indicators for recordkeeping activities 2.7 The records systems plan is implemented ensuring that relevant staff are fully informed and well trained in their use 2.8 The records systems are monitored and evaluated and any problems and changes are addressed |
Element: |
3. Implement operational strategies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Operational systems and key performance indicators are applied to monitor the business performance and client satisfaction 3.2 Operational procedures are employed to control stock, expenditure, costs and risks to health and safety in accordance with the business plan 3.3 Staffing requirements are maintained to maximise productivity within budget 3.4 Myotherapy treatments are provided in accordance with client needs and the practice's time, cost and quality specifications 3.5 Quality procedures are utilised to address practice needs and client requirements |
Element: |
4. Establish and manage financial control of the myotherapy practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Systems for financial management and reporting are established that adhere to legal and business requirements 4.2 Financial advisers are consulted, where necessary, to endure financial viability and compliance 4.3 Budgets are prepared appropriate to the desired practice performance outcomes 4.4 Actual income and expenditure are checked against budgets at regular identified intervals and adjustments are made to address deviations, as required 4.5 Appropriate financial reports are prepared and submitted to relevant bodies, as and when required 4.6 Budget and financial information is analysed and interpreted to monitor business performance 4.7 Contingency plans are developed to accommodate possible shortfalls in funding and resourcing |
Element: |
5. Interact with health professionals and the health system |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Health care systems and services are identified which are relevant to the myotherapy practice 5.2 Current and accurate information about other health care services is collected for use with clients 5.3 Effective relationships are established with workers from different sectors and levels of the healthcare industry 5.4 Professional networks are utilised to maintain current knowledge of the health system relating to myotherapy 5.5 Referrals are made to other professional health services based on client needs and assessment indications |
Element: |
6. Maintain legal and ethical compliance |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Information required for legal compliance of a myotherapy practice is researched and interpreted 6.2 Risks, penalties and consequence of legal noncompliance are identified 6.3 The ethical framework that applies to a myotherapy practice is clarified and adhered to 6.4 The ethical responsibilities of the practice to health care colleagues, clients and the broader community are determined 6.5 Relevant information is disseminated on the need for legal and ethical compliance to all members of the myotherapy practice 6.6 Legal and ethical compliance is monitored on an ongoing basis and immediate corrective action is taken for any non-compliance that is identified |
Element: |
7. Evaluate the practice's performance |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Client satisfaction and operational targets are regularly monitored to ensure optimum business performance 7.2 Systems and structures are reviewed to more effectively support the practise's performance 7.3 Operating problems are investigated and analysed to establish causes and prompt corrective action is taken 7.4 Policies and procedures are amended to incorporate corrective actions 7.5 The business plan is reviewed and amended, as required, to maintain business viability 7.6 Proposed changes are clearly recorded to aid future planning |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of competency.
Details of Learning Activities
Within Myotherapy Business, you will be taught how to:
- review and implement business structures to create a strong personal and business identity
- how to network as a professional within the allied health industry
- create financial benchmarks in order to maintain a viable business structure
- understand how social media works to strengthen a business
- review existing business structures to maintain professional currency within the myotherapy industry
Check for the delivery method of classes.
Teaching Schedule
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may consist of written tests, in class activities, presentations & written reports.
Assessment Task 1: Legal and Ethical considerations Assessment
Assessment Task 2: Myotherapy Practice Business Plan
Assessment Task 3: Related Health Care Professionals
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1: Legal and ethical considerations in Myotherapy due date: Refer to Canvas course shell
This assessment task is a practical application of the knowledge of the legal and ethical considerations of a Myotherapy practice and will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the relevant requirements, the impacts of a breach, and plans for monitoring and responding effectively to maintain good compliance.
Assessment task 2: Myotherapy practice business plan due date: Refer to Canvas course shell
This assessment task is to develop and present a business plan for the establishment and management of a Myotherapy Clinic. The Business Plan will be divided into sections and each section will address a business area, all sections together will provide a comprehensive plan for the clinic operations.
Assessment task 3: Related healthcare professionals due date: Refer to Canvas course shell
This written assessment task will require you to:
- Interact with health care systems so you can inform your clients
- Interact with health care networks
- Establish relationships with health care professionals from different sectors and levels of the health care industry.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Resubmissions
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. If a student does not submit an assessment on the first date provided however submits on the resubmission date this submission will be the only attempt allowed.
A supplementary assessment can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Supplementary assessments are at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager after a conversation is had by the teacher, Program Coordinator and Program Manager. A supplementary assessment will take into account class attendance( 80-100% requirement), interaction within class and communication with the class teacher.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is strongly advised and expected that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward.
If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your teacher and Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Please provide evidence and /or valid reasonings why you were unable to complete the submission on time within this email. Extensions cannot be guaranteed if evidence or valid reasons are not given. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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