Course Title: Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
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"OHTH5912C 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: Jade Cusworth
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8382
Course Contact Email: jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Clare Williamson
clare.williamson@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 student’s learning in this course, such as:
Face-to-face &/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) in the student & clinical practice environment, during simulations and classroom based learning
Observation and perfromance of skills in the workplace will be a valuable part of your learning experienc.
Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
Utilise and develop critical research and cognitive skills to find credible sources of health information
Self-directed study time (eg. readings or activities around theory) 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
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VE Week 2021 Feb - June |
TOPIC |
1 |
Introduction to Clinical Anatomy and the role of a Physiotherapy Assistant |
2 |
Lets get moving |
3 |
What is the body made of? |
4 |
Movement AROM, PROM, AAROM |
5 |
So what are we moving when we move? |
6 |
Lets talk about joints. |
7 |
What restricts joint movements? |
8 |
Show and Tell-Student demonsrations.-Online submissions |
Mid Semester |
|
9 |
Muscles – Controlling joint movement -Lower limb muscles |
10 |
Muscles part 2– upper limb and trunk |
11 |
Basic physics and biomechanics |
12 |
Bring it together Revision Session |
13 |
Online Knowledge Assessment |
14 |
Consent and Notes |
15 |
Exercise why when how |
16 |
Exercise part 2 |
Resubmissions |
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Resubmissions |
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VE Week 2021 July-Oct |
TOPIC |
1 |
Stretching & Balance |
2 |
Mobility |
3 |
Gait assistance including Stairs |
4 |
Manual Handling |
5 |
Practice Transfers/ Stairs/ Documentation |
6 |
Review |
7 |
Review |
8 |
ONLINE Knowledge Assessment |
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.
Assessment Task 1: Short answer questions
Assessment Task 2: Knowledge assessment
Assesment Task 3: Practical assessment
Assessment Task 4: Practical assessment
Assessment Task 5: Clinical placement
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
AT 1 & AT2 Knowledge Asessment Tasks in Week 13 and Week 24 respectively.
AT3 Practical Demonstraion of skills assisting a patient to perfom bed exercises in week 16
AT4 Practical demonstration of skills assisting a patint to ascend and descend stairs in week 21
AT 5 Clinical placement logbook submission
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
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.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 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.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.): you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE
WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit
www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
RESUBMISSIONS: Only one resubmission per assessment is permitted unless otherwise stated and resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and coordinator and are not automatically granted.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning
Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/ All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies. APA style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found
at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
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