Course Title: Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: SPRT5107C

Course Title: Address the needs of people with chronic disease

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: 75

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

There are no pre-requisites in this unit

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support.

 

The unit applies to workers providing services to people with chronic disease in diverse community services and health contexts.

 

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Element:

1. Determine the person's needs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify the person's chronic disease conditions and seek information about its possible impacts on health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in everyday situations 1.2 Determine current treatments, and other inputs and supports by seeking information from the person or other health professionals 1.3 Determine the level and type of support and assistance required by the person within scope of own role 1.4 Adjust services and support to meet the specific nature of the chronic disease 1.5 Actively involve the person in the development of strategies to self manage their chronic disease

Element:

2. Support the person in a holistic manner

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Discuss with the person, their family and other carers, the full range of issues that could have an impact on their well being 2.2 Respond to the range of issues in an integrated way 2.3 Support the person to understand their chronic disease condition 2.4 Facilitate the person to self-manage through provision of advice and resources 2.5 Identify and discuss any unmet needs and requirements and make appropriate referral

Element:

3. Contribute to a coordinated service approach

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Maintain awareness of current contribution of other agencies and professionals in supporting the person 3.2 Identify the level and type of contribution made by family and other carers and the effects it has on the person 3.3 Identify and meet communication and reporting responsibilities within the support system and own role 3.4 Respond to variations in the person's needs in the context of a coordinated service approach


Learning Outcomes


Please refer to the Elements of Competency above


Details of Learning Activities

- Determine the person’s needs 

- Support the person in a holistic manner 

- Contribute to a coordinated service approach 

 


Teaching Schedule

This unit is co-delivered alongside Address the needs of people with Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs (REHA5013C/HLTMSG015)

Week

Topic

Assessment Learning activities

Week 1

  • Communicable vs non communicable disease  
  • Chronic disease in Australia 
  • World health organization (WHO) 
  • Continuum of chronic disease 
  • Life variables that impact health and wellbeing 
  • Impacts of chronic disease 

 

Week 2

  • Prevention and management of chronic diseases 
  • Challenges faced with assessment and treatment, including informed consent 
  • Referrals 
  • Evidence based research techniques
  • Professional development  

 

Week 3

Assessment and treatments adjustments for the following: 

  • Multiple sclerosis 

 

Week 4

Assessment and treatments adjustments for the following: 

  • Arthritis (OA & RA)

Practical Assessment in allocated class time  

Part A HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs AT2 Practical 

(1 x initial – must do part B outside of class time, and follow up treatment on week 8)

 

Week 5

No class - Public Holiday 

 

Week 6

60min- This is the allocated time to complete the quiz, it cannot be done outside of this time  

DUE CHCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease AT1– Knowledge quiz 

 

 

Assessment and treatments adjustments for the following: 

  • Osteoporosis/osteopenia
  • Scoliosis

 

DUE CHCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease AT1 – knowledge quiz 

 

CHCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease AT2 – Practical clinic assessment will be assessed throughout clinic from weeks 5-18. 3 must be completed by week 18

Week 7

Assessment and treatments adjustments to the following:  

  • Fibromyalgia 
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Mental health 

 

 

Week 8

Practical Assessment in allocated class time  

Part C HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs AT2 Practical 

(1 x follow up treatment from week 4)

 

Week 9

Assessment and treatments adjustments to the following: 

  • Cancer & Palliative care

 

Week 10

Assessment and treatments adjustments to the following: 

  • Diabetes & Cardiovascular disease 

 

18th-25th April

Mid Semester break 

 

Week 11

Assessment and treatments adjustments to the following:  

  • Dementia 
  • Shoulder impingement

 

Week 12

 

Practical Assessment in allocated class time  

Part A HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs AT2 Practical 

(1 x initial – must do part B outside of class time, and follow up treatment on week 16)

 

Week 13

Assessment and treatments adjustments to the following: 

    • HIV/AIDS
    • Whiplash

 

Week 14

 

Assessment and treatments adjustments to the following: 

  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause   

 

Week 15

Assessment and treatments adjustments to the following:  

    • Conditions of the spine 

 

Week 16

60min - This is the allocated time to complete the quiz, it cannot be done outside of this time  

HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs AT 1 - Knowledge quiz 

 

 

Practical Assessment in allocated class time  

Part C HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs AT2 Practical 

(1 x follow up treatment from week 12)

DUE HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs AT 1 - Knowledge quiz 

 

DUE HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs AT2

Week 17

C5426 - Attendance period - attendance required

 DUE HLTMSG015 – Adapt massage treatments to meet specific needs AT3 

Week 18

C5426 - Attendance period - attendance required

DUE CHCCS001 - Address the needs of people with chronic disease AT2 – Practical clinic assessment 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The recommended text for this unit is Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, 5th edition.

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 below :

  • Case studies
  • Quizzes
  • Knowledge assessment
  • Portfolio assessment
  • Role play
  • Clinical logbook 
  • Practical assessments


Assessment Tasks

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. Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved. Unless otherwise advised you must submit all work via the RMIT issued assessment tool which is located in Canvas for you to populate. Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. Please see below statement under Resubmission You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates

 

 

These assessment task's require you to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge in Address the needs of people with chronic disease

 

Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge questions 

This is an online quiz completed in allocated class time (refer to canvas). You are to answer all questions correctly. 

 

Assessment Task 2 - Practical assessment 

Within a simulated clinical environment or student clinic, your Assessor will observe you determine and address the needs of 3 people presenting with different types of chronic disease and lifestyle situations within your Remedial Massage scope of practice. 3 Different people, presenting with 3 different types of chronic disease. 

 


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:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised and expected that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward. If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result

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 in writing (email) to your teacher and Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Please provide evidence and /or valid reasonings why you were unable to complete the submission on time within this email. Extensions cannot be guaranteed if evidence or valid reasons are not given. 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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