Course Title: Recognise healthy body systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: HWSS6065C
Course Title: Recognise healthy body systems
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
Veemita Kaul
Email- veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Christine Hanna
Email- Christine.hanna@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 as a face to face teaching course.A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
- Face to face lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course. The students will be provided with self-study materials as well.
- Tutorial activities to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics.
- 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 .
Teaching Schedule
The course will be delivered face to face in the class room and the schedule will be provided through Timetable system. Each group will have their schedules classes, please check your timetable for the class details.
The 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 learning and activities regularly as completed in the class.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in discussions with your teacher and other students in the class.
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.
| Session number | Topics | Learning Activities/assessment task |
| Session 1 | Introduction to A&P, ssystems and descriptions | Topic 1 to be discussed and overall course and assessments to be discussed |
| Session 2 | Homeostasis and thermogenesis | Topic to be discussed and give guidelines for AT-1 |
| Session 3- | Skeletal and Muscle system | Basic understanding of the systems and Assessment task 2 to be discussed |
| Session 4 | Digestive and respiratory system | Basic understanding of the systems and AT-3 to be discussed |
| Session 5 | Cardiovascular and Endocrine system | Basic understanding of the systems and AT-4 to be discussed |
| Session 6 | Nervous system and Urinary system | Basic understanding of the systems |
| Session 7 | Revision work | Completion of all assessment tasks to be reviewed |
| Session 8 | Resubmissions and special consideration | Resubmissions and special considerations |
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
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. Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates.
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
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.
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: Stopped engagement in course
Resubmissions
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.
The students are required to receive satisfactory result in each task to receive a competency achieved result for this unit.
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
SEC: Student engagement ceased
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 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 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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