Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2025

Class Number: 1951

Class Section: BU25

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Course Code: HWSS8149C

Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

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

veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au

Ph- 99254662

 

Nominal Hours: 60

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 understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.

 

It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various medical administration contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgment using appropriate knowledge to provide technical advice and support to a team.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Element:

1. Respond appropriately to instructions which contain medical terminology

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Receive, interpret and document written and oral instructions using medical terminology 1.2 Use checklists where appropriate 1.3 Interpret abbreviations for specialised medical terminology 1.4 Interpret and adhere to the policies and procedures of the workplace 1.5 Seek clarification when necessary

Element:

2. Carry out routine tasks

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use medical terminology correctly in the completion of routine tasks 2.2 Seek assistance from supervisor or experienced staff member as required

Element:

3. Use appropriate medical terminology in oral and written communication

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Use appropriate medical terminology as directed, in oral communication with patients, fellow workers and health professionals 3.2 Use appropriate medical terminology as directed, in written communication with patients, fellow workers and health professionals 3.3 Present written communication to a designated person for verification if required 3.4 Spell and pronounce medical terminology correctly

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

The content of this course is available online.  You are encourage to read through the powerpoints prior to completing assessments.



 


Teaching Schedule

The content of this course is available online.  Students are encourage to review learning materials prior to completing assessments.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The students can access library for more resources like-
• Videos
• Articles of interest
• useful external links
• Learning Lab
• Medical dictionaries


Overview of Assessment

Assessments may include any of the following:

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


Assessment Tasks

The assessments tasks will involve-

  • AT1 - Online Written assessment.

         

Details about AT1-

This assessment task comprises of s short-answer questions conducted in written assessment conditions.

 This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.

  • AT2 - Presentation activity -

Details about AT2-

This assessment task will allow you to demonstrate your ability to produce documents containing correct medical terminology according to organizational requirements, and to use medical terminology correctly in oral communications.

You will present 2 case studies, based on 2 clients you have engaged with during your simulated workplace environment and then present it in the online classroom settings. The more details will be explained in canvas/ online classroom webinars.

 The details of these assessment tasks and dates will be informed in class and also displayed in Canvas.

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

Artificial Intelligence Tools in Assessments-

AT-1- 

AI tools cannot be used in the completion of this assessment task 

In this assessment task, 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. 

AT-2-

AI tools cannot be used in the completion of this assessment task 

In this assessment task, 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. 

 

Students are required to pass all the above outcomes to gain competency in the course.

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment matrix is available on request through Course Coordinator. 

Other Information

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.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 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.

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.): you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged through CANVAS ( Assessment Extensions)  one( 1)  working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator/ Teacher.

RESUBMISSIONS: Only one resubmission per assessment is permitted unless otherwise stated and resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and coordinator and are not automatically granted.

You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/ . All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.

Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity  

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities  
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment  

                

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