Course Title: Recognise impact of health conditions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: NURS5436C
Course Title: Recognise impact of health conditions
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
Full Name: Jason Chong
Position: Teacher
Email: jason.chong@rmit.edu.au
Office location: Building 51, Level 6, Room 3
Contact hours:
Monday 8:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 8:30 - 16:30
Friday 9:00 - 1:00
Please send me an email if you need to have a meeting with me or require any assistance.
Brief bio
Jason works as an Allied Health Practitioner (Chinese Medicine Physician) at Dantian HealthLinks to an external site.. In addition to teaching WHS, Infection control and Recognise the Impact of Health Conditions at RMIT, he teaches East Asian Medicine theory at the Australian Shiatsu CollegeLinks to an external site..
Nominal Hours: 100
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 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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAHA049 Recognise impact of health conditions |
Element: |
1. Receive delegation and gather information. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Allied Health Professional.1.2. Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Allied Health Professional, according to organisational policy and procedures.1.3. Discuss and confirm with delegating Allied Health Professional minimum health status required by the person for participation in therapy or intervention and work health and safety (WHS) requirements. |
Element: |
2. Obtain information regarding the person's health status. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Obtain information regarding the physical health status of the person, through observation, questioning and interpretation of documentation.2.2. Use and interpret health terminology that describes the normal structure, function and location of the major body systems.2.3. Use and interpret information that relates to the interrelationships between major components of each body system and other structures.2.4. Recognise factors or issues that may impact on an identified physical condition and report to the delegating supervisor or Allied Health Professional. |
Element: |
3. Confirm physical health status and discuss healthy functions of the body. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Confirm the person's health status prior to delivery of health intervention as delegated by the Allied Health Professional by evaluating the relationships between different body systems to support healthy functioning.3.2. Recognise significance of physical health status with the person in relation to required intervention in line with scope of role and organisational policies and procedures.3.3. Clarify implications and significance of physical health status with the person in the case of uncertainty or limits on own scope of role.3.4. Discuss with the person factors that contribute to maintenance of a healthy body.3.5. Enhance quality of work activities by using and sharing information about healthy functioning of the body. |
Element: |
4. Recognise variations from normal physical health status. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Recognise variations from normal health status in consultation with Allied Health Professional.4.2. Recognise potential risk factors responsible for variation or significant variations from normal health status.4.3. Report variations to Allied Health Professional in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
- lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course . The students will be provided with self study materials.
- Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL), during simulations and classroom based learning
- Observations of performance in the clinical placement or simulated environment will be a valuable part of your learning experience
- tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
- discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas( optional activities only)
- Self directed study time to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
- 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 by using the online learning platform( discussion board and videos provided for self study).
Workplace learning( clinical placements) and assessments requirements-
The integration of work based learning and academic learning will allow you to solve authentic industry problems or address real issues faced in organisations.
In this course your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context.
As part of this course you are required to undertake 120 hours of supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to 6. Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.
This is one of the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C4428- Certificate IV in AlliedHealth Assistance. In this course, feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | 14/07/2025 | Topic 1-Introduction and purpose of A&P in allied health practice |
Basic A &P of therapy activity, Processes of feedback, communication with clients and professionals, delegation and health information and related terminology Prepare for assignment 1( AT-1) |
| Week 2 | 21/07/2025 |
Topic 2- Organisation of cells, Tissues and organs, A&P Related to allied health disciplines |
Basic understanding of Organisation, details about cells, Tissues and organs( types and examples). Prepare for assignment 1( AT-1) Some basic knowledge about A&P related to allied health disciplines Prepare for assignment 1( AT-1) |
| Week 3 | 28/07/2025 |
Topic-3 Homeostasis and Homeostatic imbalances Topic 4- Anatomical planes/ terms of location. Common measures in health |
Principles, interactions and examples of homeostasis and Homeostatic imbalance Anatomical planes, terms of body description. Vital signs and their measurements Prepare for assignment 1( AT-1) |
| Week 4 | 04/08/2025 |
Topic 5 - Work Health and safety and organisational documentation. Screening and assessment tools in therapy Topic 6 - Disability , mental health and Physical health |
WHS in Allied health therapy, Organisational document processes, screening and assessment tools used in therapy Disability and Physical Health, Mental health issues and physical health and access to credible sources of information. Prepare for assignment 1( AT-1) |
| Week 5 | 11/08/2025 | Assessment task -1(AT-1) |
Structure, functions and common diseases of cardiovascular system Submission of AT-1 |
| Week 6 | 18/08/2025 | Topic 7-Cardiovascular system |
Structure, function and common diseases of these systems Prepare for AT-2 |
| Week 7 | 25/08/2025 | Topic 8- Integumentary and Respiratory system |
Structure, function and diseases of the system Prepare for AT-2 |
| Week 8 | 8/09/2025 | Topic 9- Musculoskeletal system |
Structure, function and diseases of the system Prepare for AT-2 |
| Week 9 | 15/09/2025 | Topic 10- Gastrointestinal system |
Structure, function and diseases of the system Prepare for AT-2 |
| Week 10 | 22/09/2025 | Assessment task -2(AT-2) | Assessment task -2(AT-2) |
| Week 11 | 29/09/2025 | Topic 11-Endocrine system |
Structure, function and diseases of the system Prepare for AT-3 |
| Week 12 | 06/10/2025 | Topic 12- Nervous system |
Structure, function and diseases of the system Prepare for AT-3 |
| Week 13 | 13/10/2025 | Topic 13- Lymphatic and immune systems |
Structure, function and diseases of the system Prepare for AT-3 |
| Week 14 | 20/10/2025 | Topic 14- Renal/ Urinary system |
Structure, function and diseases of the system Prepare for AT-3 |
| Week 15 | 27/10/2025 | Topic 15(A)- Reproductive system Topic 15( B)- Impact of ageing on body systems |
Structure, function and diseases of the system Prepare for AT-3 |
| Week 16 | 03/11/2025 | Assessment task -3( AT-3) |
Assessment task -3( AT-3) |
| week 17 | 10/11/2025 | Resubmissions |
Resubmissions |
| week 18 | 17/11/2025 | Resubmissions |
Resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RECOMMENDED TEXT-
Essentials of human anatomy & physiology
Keller, Suzanne M ; Marieb, Elaine N 2021RMIT Library
https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the following:
- role plays
- case studies
- presentations
- group work
- reports
- practical observations
- knowledge quizzes
Assessment Tasks
Assessment schedule-
This course has four assessment tasks.
Assessment task 1( AT-1) - It is a written assessment that will need to be completed under supervision in class room environment. The topics covered will be Topic 1,2,3,4 5 and 6 as per the schedule above. The questions will be short answer, diagram questions or short answer questions.
Assessment task2( AT-2) - It is a written assessment that will need to be completed under supervision in class room environment. The topics covered will be Topic 7,8,9 and 10.The questions will be a mix of multiple choice, diagram labelling and short answer questions.
Assessment task 3( AT-3)- It is a written assessment that will need to be completed under supervision in class room environment. The topics covered will be Topic 11,12,13,14 and 15. The questions will be a mix of multiple choice, diagram labelling and short answer questions.
Assessment task 4( AT-4)- This assessment task will be completed on placement and the details of the task will be given in your clinical placement log book.
Feedback is provided on each assessment.
The students can attend placement only if Satisfactory for AT-1, AT-2 and AT-3.
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.
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
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
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and assessment practice and revision.
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 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 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/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions
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 Special Consideration Website
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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