Course Title: Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: HWSS5718C
Course Title: Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C0045 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice(Client assessment & case management)
Course Contact : Bronwyn Tanti
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9079
Course Contact Email:bronwyn.tanti@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 65
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 required.
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to support the care relationship for clients with carers and families in complex situations. This course may apply to work in a range of community sector contexts, particularly in client assessment and case management, and working with clients who have complex needs requiring a range of care solutions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCM705C Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations |
Element: |
1. Identify and address the needs of carers and families |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work with carers and families of clients with complex needs to clarify their needs and identify available support options |
Element: |
2. Involve carers and families in assessment and care planning processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Consult with care recipient to clarify the role and involvement of primary carer/s and other family members in the decision-making and service delivery processes |
Element: |
3. Involve carer/s, family and other informal support persons in monitoring client care plan implementation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure carer/s have a clear understanding of client-identified goals and the role planned services, support and resources have in achieving those goals |
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
Essential learning activities will take place during a series of 1 day workshops. You will also be required to undertake independent studies.
Some of the learning activities that you will undertake are:
• Analysis of current case studies
• Self- reflection exercises
• Discussion groups relating to theoretical and practice-based topics
• Problem based activities
Reflecting on your own work content is a significant aspect of this course, and you will be given opportunities during the workshops to discuss and think about your practice.
All courses and learning activities will be supported and complemented by RMIT’s learning management tool “blackboard”. You will be required to participate in on line learning activities each month using the discussion board forum.
Teaching Schedule
There are 10 workshops scheduled for this program. This course is taught and assessed together with the following course: CHCFAM801B: Develop an understanding of child inclusive practice
and will be covered in detail in workshops 4, 5 and 6.
Date | Content | Course |
May 2015 | Advanced approaches and practice in complex cases | CHCCM705C: Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations.
CHCFAM801B: Develop an understanding of child inclusive practice |
June 2015 | ||
July 2015 |
While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of guest speakers and resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Additional resources will also be available in the learning management tool “Blackboard”. A set of readings will be made available to you prior to each workshop. A list of program specific resources, including journals and texts that may support you in the program, can also be found on the link to the RMIT library in “Blackboard”.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on written case study identifying the situation and presenting issues of a client you are currently working or have worked with.
Assessment Tasks
This course has been clustered (grouped) for assessment with the following course: CHCFAM801B: Develop an understanding of child inclusive practice .
Assessment is a 3,000 page report focusing on a case study and analysing;
- of the needs of the family,
- child inclusive practices and
- effective approaches in case managing this family.
Further details of how assessment tasks are mapped to individual courses are available from the Program Coordinator.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant course. These are available from the Program Co-ordinator.
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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