Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: HWSS6079C
Course Title: Meet personal support needs
Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3401 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Course Contact: Clare McGlone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929
Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to an individual’s physical personal support needs and to support activities of daily living. This unit applies to workers who provide support to people according to an established individualised plan in any community services context. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs |
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Element: |
1. Determine personal support requirements |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Maximise participation |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3. Provide personal support |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Safely prepare for each task and adjust any equipment, aids and appliances 3.2 Take account of identified risks in the provision of personal support and technical support activities 3.3 Identify and respond to routine difficulties during support routines, and report more complex problems to supervisor 3.4 Identify changes in the person’s health or personal support requirements and report to supervisor 3.5 Work with the person and supervisor to identify required changes to processes and aids 3.6 Maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of the person |
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Element: |
4. Complete reporting and documentation |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Comply with the organisation’s reporting requirements, including reporting observations to supervisor 4.2 Complete and maintain documentation according to organisation policy and protocols 4.3 Store information according to organisation policy and protocols |
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
Workshops where information is shared through talks and discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning.
Time is spent during workshops for students to work on assessment tasks.
It is an expectation that students also work on tasks outside of workshop time.
Teaching Schedule
Session 1 |
determine personal support requirements maximise resident participation in their own personal care activitiesprovide personal support and care to the resident infection control Bathing Dressing toileting |
| Session 2 | Body systems introduction Musculoskeletal system common issues with the musculoskeletal system Digestive system/common issues |
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Healthy eating/drinking water and dehydration Issues affecting nutritional intake hair care nail care Personal care |
| Session 4 | Food safety Resident Care plan/Interpreting meal plan eating support/techniques |
| Session 5 | slide sheets bed to chair floor to chair moving residents in/out of vehicles Falls in care facilities Risk factors/preventing falls managing falls with/no injury |
| Session 6 | Respiratory System/Issues with urinary system/common issues circulatory system/common issues Lymphatic system/common issues found integumentary system/common issues found Immune system/common issues found Male/Female Reproductive System and common issues found |
| Session 7 | endocrine system/common issues found nervous system/common issues found special senses Introduction to unit body regulation balancing water and electrolytes The ouch factors infection control physical activity |
| Session 8 | Intro to unit changes to personal support needs reporting difficulties to supervisor privacy/confidentiality protecting resident rights completing documents progress notes storing documents |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessments will include a combination of tasks including knowledge questions and case study analysis.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for a full assessment criterion.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did not submit for assessment
Task 1: Knowledge questions
Task 2: Practical assessment
Task 3: Practical assessment
Task 4: Practical assessment
Task 5: Practical assessment
Task 6: Practical assessment
Task 7: Practical assessment
Assessment Matrix
Students will have access to a marking rubric for reference at the time assessment tasks are distributed.
Other Information
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website:http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf
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