Course Title: Recognise healthy body systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2025

Class Number: 1949

Class Section: BU25

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Course Code: HWSS8176C

Course Title: Recognise healthy body systems

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program: C4428 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Course Contact: Richa Verma

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4445

Course Contact Email: richa.verma@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Veemita Kaul

Email- veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 70

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.

 

This unit applies to any worker who needs to use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

Element:

1. Work with information about the human body

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Correctly use and interpret health terminology that describes the normal structure, function and location of the major body systems 1.2 Correctly use and interpret information that relates to the interrelationships between major components of each body system and other structures

Element:

2. Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Review factors that contribute to maintenance of a healthy body 2.2 Evaluate how the relationships between different body systems affect and support healthy functioning 2.3 Enhance quality of work activities by using and sharing information about healthy functioning of the body

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

 

This course will be delivered online.

A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:


- students will be provided with self-study materials.

- self paced learning.

 

 


Teaching Schedule

       

The course will be delivered both  face to face  and online with online support from the teacher. This includes:  
  • Online content which you can do at your own pace including viewing instructional videos and engaging in online activities (the online learning system you are using is called “Canvas”) 

 The trainer will be available to discuss and provide support. The details will be provided through Canvas.

The online content of this course has been broken up into modules to assist your learning. You can choose to engage with the content and review skills and processes as much as you require during the course. We expect you to complete the online learning and activities regularly

Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in discussions with your teacher and other students. Remember that the information you post will be shared with others.

If you need assistance at any time you can post in the Course discussion forum. You can also email or contact your teacher as per their instructions.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

RMIT Library

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through: 

The Learning Lab 
https://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 may include any of the following:

  • role plays
  • case studies
  • group work
  • presentations
  • knowledge quizzes
  • practical assessments


Assessment Tasks

 

There are four assessment tasks that you must successfully complete in full in order to be deemed competent in this unit:

 

This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of healthy body systems, common issues affecting body systems, and ways to promote healthy functioning of the body.

When you open the assessments from the links in the assessment page, they will open in a new window. 

You can complete the assessment tasks in your own time and submit but they must all be submitted by their respective due dates

Name       Details about the assessment task         Due DateAssessment Task 1: Brochure (AT1)      This assessment task involves preparing a brochure /infographic for the laboratory workers explaining how to maintain correct body posture while working at a laboratory bench.      refer to canvas     Assessment task 2(AT2)      This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of the way the body systems work together to regulate body temperature. You will do this by responding to a workplace scenario based on Dionus Pathology Labs, your virtual workplace (in the canvas shell)      refer to canvas     Assessment Task 3(AT3)This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of how the body systems work together to regulate homeostasis. You will do this by investigating a scenario involving a person with a possible health risk. refer to canvas     Assessment task 4(AT4)This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body. refer to canvas     
    

 

The students will receive satisfactory/ not yet satisfactory result for each assessment task. The students can receive Competency achieved/ Not yet competent result for this competency.

The details about the assessments will be posted on canvas.

 

The students are required to receive satisfactory result in each task to receive a competency achieved result for this unit.

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 at 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. 


USE OF AI TOOLS IN THE ASSESSMENTS-

AI tools cannot be used in the completion of any of the above assessment tasks. 

In these assessment tasks, you must not use any AI tools (excluding text editing software e.g., Grammarly) to generate any materials, content or ideas related to the task. 

 

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: 

CA: Competency Achieved 
NYC: Not Yet Competent 
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment 

 

For each assessment you will be given up to two (2) attempts, however, to be granted the second attempt at any assessment, your first attempt must be an appropriate attempt to try and gain a satisfactory outcome. For example, you must appropriately attempt each question or aspect of the assessment task.   If your first attempt fails to meet the above standard, you may not be eligible for a second attempt at that task.   A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic  


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.   

 

Other Information

Attendance: 

This course is delivered as a blended course- face to face and online sessions.

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully and ask for any required information that you will need any assistance.

 

Information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

 

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days by applying through CANVAS - Assessment Extension tab. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

Special consideration:

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.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 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.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:  

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

 

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