Course Title: Recognise impact of health conditions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2025
Class Number: 1946
Class Section: BU25
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Course Code: NURS5438C
Course Title: Recognise impact of health conditions
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
Jason Chong
jason.Chong@rmit.edu.au
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:
- 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
- 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 the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C4367- Certificate IV in AlliedHealth Assistance. In this course, feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Teaching Schedule
This course will be delivered online through self paces learning.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RECOMMENDED TEXT-
Essentials of human anatomy & physiology
Keller, Suzanne M ; Marieb, Elaine N 2021
RMIT 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 an assignment task that will be completed by the student in their own time and the assignment will cover the Topic 1,2,3,4 5 and 6 as per the schedule above. The questions will be short answer, diagram questions or long answer questions. The assessment will have to be submitted through Canvas.
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 4,7,8,9 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
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 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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