Course Title: Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: OHTH5911C

Course Title: Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program

Important Information:

This course will be delivered and assessed in cluster with course" Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility"

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4367 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Course Contact: Veemita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662

Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jeremy Sager 

jeremy.sager@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 85

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

Not applicable

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deliver and monitor a therapeutic program that has been developed by a physiotherapist to address the requirements of individual clients.
This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of an allied health professional.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTAHA003 Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program
Element:	1. Prepare for delivery of a client-specific physiotherapy program
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Obtain information from the physiotherapist about the client-specific program 1.2 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols 1.3 Gather the equipment to deliver the client-specific program, in line with client needs and specifications of the physiotherapist
Element:	2. Deliver physiotherapy program based on treatment plan
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Confirm client's understanding of program based on treatment plan prepared by the physiotherapist 2.2 Obtain consent from the client before commencing the program 2.3 Follow the instructions of the physiotherapist when assisting with the positioning of client and equipment where treatment involves machines 2.4 Guide the client to complete the program as directed by physiotherapist 2.5 Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, and change activity or stop and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or notify physiotherapist 2.6 Provide feedback to the client to reinforce client understanding and correct application of the program 2.7 Work with client to plan any follow up sessions and dates
Element:	3. Assist with programs for clients with varying abilities to participate
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Monitor 24-hour posture management and identify any adjustment requirements according to directives form the physiotherapist 3.2 Assist physiotherapist to complete active and passive movement requirements 3.3 Monitor respiratory care requirements and conduct necessary action within the prescribed treatment plan and scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation 3.4 Monitor limb oedema management, conduct necessary actions within prescribed treatment plan and scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation, and report any recommendations to the physiotherapist in a timely manner 3.5 Correctly position client according to client's condition, modesty and treatment or program activities and according to the directive of the physiotherapist 3.6 Talk to client about treatment or program activities and where possible seek feedback about comfort and understanding during the session 3.7 Create a treatment or program environment that encourages clients to ask questions about progress and activities 3.8 Take appropriate and prompt action in response to any indicators of adverse reaction to the program or treatment and report to physiotherapist
Element:	4. Comply with supervisory requirements
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Provide client progress feedback to the treating physiotherapist 4.2 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating physiotherapist before proceeding with treatment 4.3 Implement variations to the program according to the advice of the physiotherapist 4.4 Identify and manage client adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of client response to the program, and report to the physiotherapist in a timely manner 4.5 Report any client misunderstanding or confusion to the physiotherapist in a timely manner 4.6 Identify and note any difficulties the client experiences with the program, including biomechanical and musculo-skeletal issues, and report to physiotherapist in a timely manner 4.7 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge
Element:	5. Clean and store equipment
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Clean equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols 5.2 Store equipment according to manufacturer's requirements and organisation protocols 5.3 Check and maintain equipment according to organisation protocols 5.4 Report equipment faults to appropriate person 5.5 Label or tag equipment faults, where possible remove from use if unsafe or not working and inform staff in line with organisation procedures
Element:	6. Document client information
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Use accepted protocols to document information relating to the program in line with organisation requirements 6.2 Use appropriate terminology to document client response, outcomes and identified problems related to the therapeutic program 6.3 Sign and designate role when completing medical records according to organisation policy and procedure

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

 A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
• Face to face and or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL), during simulations and classroom based learning
• Observations of performance in the workplace and industry placement or simulated environment will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and debate and discuss ideas
• Self directed study time to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning, students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform

Teaching Schedule

 

Teaching schedule

 

Session Number	Topic
1	Clinical Anatomy (anatomical terminology, movement concepts, range of motion practical)
2
3
4
5	Joints & Movement (types of joints, function of joints, conditions affecting joints)
6
7
8
9	Muscles & Forces (basic musculoskeletal anatomy, principles of biomechanics) Theory Exam AT1
10
11
12
13	Stretching & Strengthening (effects of exercise, exercise principles, program design, concepts for modification, group exercise concepts)
14
15
16
17	Balance & Gait (terminology, introduction to gait analysis, conditions affecting balance & gait)
18
19	Mobility & mobility aids (conditions affecting mobility, risks for/of decreased mobility, mobility equipment and materials, manual handling, record keeping & infection control, practical)
20
21
22
23
24
25	Theory Exam AT2
26
27
28
29	Practical Exams
30
31	Re-assessments
32

Please check your session dates and times on your timetable.

 

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning -Exercise Assessment Task & Gait Aid
• Oral presentations
• Assignments 
• Direct observation of actual work practice- Clinical Placement & Skills Checklist
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.

Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.

You will be required to attend clinical placement as a part of the assessment and qualification requirement for this program.

Assessment Tasks

The assessment tasks are as follows-

Assessment task 1A- Multiple choice questions- Within Sessions 25-32

Assessment task 1B- Short answer questions- Within Sessions 25-32

Assessment task 2- 3x Practical Assessments- Within Sessions 25-32

Assessment task 3- Clinical placement- During 120 hours of clinical placement 

 

More details will be provided on Canvas and in class.

Assessment Matrix

Other Information

This course will be delivered and assessed in conjuncton with course"Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility"

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