Course Title: Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: EMPL6007C
Course Title: Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City 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
Richa Verma
richa.verma@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
Not Applicable
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes preparing for and participating in a structured process of clinical supervision and receiving delegations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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HLTAHA047 Engage with clinical supervision and delegation |
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2. Use supervision to determine effectiveness of practice. |
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Element: |
3. Receive delegation. |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
4. Initiate opportunities to contribute to the development of own knowledge |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
1. Engage in clinical supervision arrangements. 1.1. Identify own clinical supervision needs through a process of reflection and peer collaboration. 1.2. Identify and articulate own supervision goals and expectations under the guidance of a clinical supervisor. 1.3. Confirm and complete supervision agreement including goal setting and timeframes for supervision with the delegated Allied Health Professional. 1.4. Develop, document and use evidence of personal growth and professional learning in preparation for supervision. |
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Element: |
1. Engage in clinical supervision arrangements. |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Class activities and discussions will guide you towards developing and learning about supervision.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Week beginning |
Assessment / Learning activity |
1 |
15 July |
Topic 1: Allied health assistants and delegation |
2 |
22 July |
Topic 2: Duty of care and negligence
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3 |
29 July |
Topic 3: Rights and responsibilities of workers and employees Start Assessment Task 1 Reflection questions |
4 |
5 August |
Topic 4: Supervision model |
5 |
12 August |
Topic 5: Supervision
Assessment Task 1 Due |
6 |
19 August |
Topic 6: AHA supervision framework |
7 |
26 August |
Start Assessment Task 2 |
Mid Semester break 1-7 September |
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8 |
9 September |
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9 |
16 September |
Assessment Task 2 presentations due |
10 |
23 September |
Assessment Task 2 presentations due |
11 |
30 September |
Start Assessment Task 3 Case studies |
12 |
7 October |
Assessment Task 3 Case studies due |
13 |
14 October |
Log book review |
Student support
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Assessment adjustments
Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessments task or exams should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS), for more information on the types of adjustments provided, access RMIT adjustments to assessment.
Special consideration
If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment you can apply for special consideration. For more information access RMIT special consideration.
Appeals
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resources for this course are provided in Canvas with further resources available from the RMIT library (https://www.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
- presentations
- group work
- knowledge quizzes
- practical assessments
- placement
Assessment Tasks
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates.
The assessments tasks include
- AT1 - Written assessment
- AT2 - Case study
- AT3 Practical Assessment
- AT4 - Placement logbook reflection- to be completed after placement.
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.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
SEC: Student engagement ceased
Please note use of Artificial Intelligence such as Chat GPT is not permissible.
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 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.
Information about your studies:
You canaccess My Studies through the RMIT websitefor 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 Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. 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-c
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