Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: NURS5362C
Course Title: Confirm physical health status
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5426 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Toby Glennon
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0320
Course Contact Email: toby.glennon@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 90
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services. Some disciplines may be subject to state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation and supervision.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status |
Element: |
1. Obtain information about physical health status |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain accurate information about physical health status through observation, questioning or review of documentation 1.2 Interpret information based on understanding of the structure and functioning of body systems 1.3 Use information to identify any actual or potential problems regarding health status 1.4 Take into account factors that may have impacted on an identified physical condition |
Element: |
2. Check physical health status |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Make checks of client health status prior to delivery of health intervention using knowledge of body systems 2.2 Clarify significance of physical health status in relation to a particular intervention in line with job role and organisation requirements 2.3 Clarify implications and significance of physical health status with appropriate people in the case of uncertainty or limits on own capability or authority |
Element: |
3. Identify variations from normal physical health status |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify variations from normal health status using standard methods and protocols 3.2 Identify potential factors responsible for significant variations from normal health status 3.3 Identify potential risk factors associated with variations from normal health status 3.4 Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency above
Details of Learning Activities
Course description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
At the completion of the unit, the student will have 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 individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services
How this course runs
The learning and teaching for the unit will be taught over sixteen (16) weeks via face to face teaching. You will also apply your knowledge to weekly student clinic practical applications.
Assessments
Performance Assessment: Throughout this unit you must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- obtained, correctly interpreted and used anatomical and physiological client information to check the physical health status of at least 3 different people presenting with different conditions
- role responsibilities and limitations for different members of the care team in relation to checking client health status
- concepts underpinning human anatomy and physiology
- structure and function of human body systems and their interactions
- anatomical and medical terminology
- common disorders, problems and complaints and their signs and symptoms, associated with each body system and its components relevant to the area of work
- basic pharmacology in relation to cautions and contraindications for relevant health procedures
- causes of disease – physical, mental and emotional, and key features of each cause
- major types of cellular adaptation
- processes of metabolism, nutrition, body temperature regulation, biological maturation, inheritance and ageing
- Oral health disease of the mouth and teeth including edentulous (no-natural teeth) and dentate (having natural teeth)
- variations from normal functioning and appropriate responses
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning Activities |
Week 1 |
Introduction to CPHS Human body and orientation |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 2 |
Cells, tissues and organs |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 3 |
Integumentary system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 4 |
Skeletal system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 5 |
Muscular system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 6 |
Nervous system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 7 |
Endocrine system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
|
Assessment Due |
ASSESSMENT 1 - Case Study 1 |
Mid-Semester Break |
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Week 8 |
Special senses |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 9 |
Cardiovascular system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 10 |
Blood |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 11 |
Lymphatic and Immune Systems |
Face-to-face class on campus |
|
Assessment Due |
ASSESSMENT 2 - Case Study 2 |
Week 12 |
Respiratory system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 13 |
Digestive system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 14 |
Urinary system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
Week 15 |
Reproductive system |
Face-to-face class on campus |
|
Assessment Due |
ASSESSMENT 3 - Case Study 3 |
Week 16 |
Resubmission Queries |
One-on-one if required - online or on campus |
Week 17 |
Assessment Due |
ASSESSMENT 4 - Clinical Checklist
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resources Required:
- laptop and charger, or pen and paper
Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) Links to an external site.: is the online system for all course and unit and assessment communication. This is also the space where assessments are to be uploaded. This space is where Collaborate Ultra and 'how to Collaborate Ultra' links can be accessed also.
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the below :
- Case studies
- Quizzes
- Knowledge assessment
- Portfolio assessment
- Role play
- Clinical logbook
- Practical assessments
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Case Study #1 - written responses, reflecting all aspects of knowledge learnt from class. Due date refer to Canvas
Assessment Task 2 - Case Study #2 -written responses, reflecting all aspects of knowledge learnt from class. Due date refer to Canvas
Assessment Task 3 - Case Study #3 -written responses, reflecting all aspects of knowledge learnt from class. Due date refer to Canvas
Assessment Task 4 - Clinical observations - This assessment must be completed in student (or simulated) clinic. Due date refer to Canvas
Resubmissions
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. If a student does not submit an assessment on the first date provided however submits on the resubmission date this submission will be the only attempt allowed.
A supplementary assessment can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Supplementary assessments are at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager after a conversation is had by the teacher, Program Coordinator and Program Manager. A supplementary assessment will take into account class attendance( 80-100% requirement), interaction within class and communication with the class teacher.
Assessment Matrix
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