Course Title: Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4365 Certificate IV in Disability
Course Title: Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach (CHCDIS009) and Follow established person-centered behaviour supports (CHCDIS002).
This course can be delivered through the Social Care or the FSSI clusters
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS6118C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2016, Term2 2017 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS6118C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
VE 2018 (DISH) |
HWSS6118C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
VE 2020 (SJO2), VE 2020 (All) |
HWSS6118C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
VE 2021 (FSSB), VE 2021 (POS1) |
HWSS6118C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
VE 2022 (SJG3) |
Course Contact: Clare McGlone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929
Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate with people who have complex communication needs through effective use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies and systems.
AAC refers to methods that replace or supplement speech to address the needs of people whose oral speech skills limit their ability to meet their participation and communication needs.
AAC systems comprise communication aids, symbols, strategies, and techniques and methods that may be aided or unaided.
This course applies to disability support work in a variety of contexts. Work performed requires a range of well developed, person-centred skills where some discretion and judgement is required and workers will take responsibility for their own outputs.
This course is delivered and assessed with:
CHCDIS009 - Facilitate skills development using a person centred approach
CHCDIS002 - Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDIS004 Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies |
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Elements: |
1.1 Work in collaboration with the person, family and/or carer and/or relevant other, to identify communication needs 1.2 Use appropriate supports to aid the person s current communication capacity 1.3 Document the outcomes of this process in line with organisation procedures 1.4 Consult with additional people including family and/or carers and/or relevant others as required 1.5 Make appropriate referrals to professionals and other service providers as required in consultation with supervisor 2. Develop effective AAC strategies 2.1 Provide information to relevant professional/s about the person with disability in relation to their likes/dislikes, daily activities and current communication needs 2.2 Develop communication strategies to meet individual needs and level of communication, considering the person s history and preferences and in consultation with relevant senior staff/professionals 2.3 Adjust available tools and programs to address individual needs and preferences 2.4 Seek advice from other staff and relevant others as required and work within scope of practice 3. Implement AAC strategy
4. Monitor, report and review communication strategies 4.1 Set up and maintain reporting and recording system to assist with monitoring and review 4.2 Review reporting and recordings to monitor success of communication strategies and make changes as required in consultation with senior staff/professionals 4.3 Identify barriers to the effective use of AAC strategies and devices 4.4 Work with other relevant people to overcome the barriers 4.5 Implement any modifications to communication strategies and devices 4.6 Identify opportunities to increase communication vocabulary 4.7 Maintain accurate written records according to established directions and within organisation 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. Your capacity to support people with complex communication needs will be further developed through your study.
Overview of Assessment
This course is assessed with the courses CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach and CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centered behaviour supports.
The assessment tasks are as follows:
Task 1: Short answer knowledge questions Linking theory and practice
Task 2: Third party (supervisors)report
Task 3: Simulation (Scenario) Case study
Task 4 Product assessment task -Hypothetical Case Study – Prepare a Personal Development Plan