Course Title: Assist in rehabilitation programs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: REHA5005C
Course Title: Assist in rehabilitation programs
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
VE teacher: Clare Williamson
email: clare.williamson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 95
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 receiving and responding to rehabilitation programs developed by Allied Health Professionals.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAHA031 Assist in rehabilitation programs |
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 the impact of therapeutic program's contribution to the overall rehabilitation outcome. |
Element: |
2. Plan to deliver a rehabilitation program. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Obtain information about medical and psychosocial conditions that may impact on rehabilitation outcomes for the person. 2.2. Determine the person's availability according to organisational procedures. 2.3. Identify and plan for any risk and safety issues that may impact on the person's ability to participate in program. 2.4. Prepare equipment and environment for rehabilitation program in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements as delegated by the Allied Health Professional. |
Element: |
3. Assist with the development of a rehabilitation program. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Assist Allied Health Professional to identify current skills and abilities of the person and how these can be built upon to manage their lives and environment more effectively. 3.2. Assist Allied Health Professional to develop goals and priorities of the person in terms of specific skills required to manage their lives in the short and medium term. 3.3. Identify skills that need to be developed that are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and refer to the Allied Health Professional. 3.4. Identify methods that will build upon the person's strengths when developing, regaining or retaining skills and abilities. 3.5. Follow the delegations from the Allied Health Professional for the fabrication and adaptation of therapeutic aids and equipment. 3.6. Maintain and update resources for therapy and recreational programs. 3.7. Work under the delegation of the Allied Health Professional to determine methods of evaluating the effectiveness of activities and methods. |
Element: |
4. Assist with the delivery of a rehabilitation plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Gather the equipment and materials as delegated by the Allied Health Professional, legislative and organisational guidelines. 4.2. Check equipment and material and seek advice where safety issues arise. 4.3. Support the person to carry out rehabilitation activities safely, encouraging involvement and confidence, and adhere to the cultural and spiritual beliefs and preferences. 4.4. Provide feedback to individual about involvement in rehabilitation activities. |
Element: |
5. Assist with the evaluation of a rehabilitation plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Assist the Allied Health Professional under delegation to work with the person to review progress. 5.2. Monitor use of adaptive equipment as directed by the delegating Allied Health Professional. |
Element: |
6. Comply with supervisory requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Identify and note any difficulties the person experiences completing the therapy programs and interventions and report to Allied Health Professional. 6.2. Identify and manage the person's adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of the person's response to the program, and report to the delegating Allied Health Professional. 6.3. Report the person's misunderstanding or confusion to the delegating Allied Health Professional. 6.4. Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside limits of own scope of role, skills or knowledge. 6.5. Participate in supervision processes with the delegating Allied Health Professional in accordance with organisational procedures. 6.6. Document session outcomes in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Element: |
7. Clean and store equipment and materials. |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Clean equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer requirements. 7.2. Store equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures. 7.3. Report equipment faults in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Element: |
8. Document information. |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1. Document information relating to the person's rehabilitation program in line with organisational requirements. 8.2. Provide regular feedback to the delegating Allied Health Professional. 8.3. Use professional terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the person's rehabilitation program. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- presentations
- group work
- knowledge quizzes
- practical assessments
- placement
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic | Additional assessment information: |
| 1 | Topic 1: What is rehabilitation and the role of AHAs? | AT2 Role play provided to students |
| 2 | Topic 2: Assisting different patient groups | |
| 3 | Topic 3: Models of healthcare and factors that influence health and illness experiences | |
| 4 | Topic 4: Policies and procedures, & commonly used equipment in rehabilitation | AT2 preparation |
| 5 | Topic 5: Group and individual rehabilitation programs | AT2 preparation |
| 6 & 7 | AT2: Practical Role Play Assessment Task | |
| 8 | Revision for AT1 written knowledge assessment task | |
| 9 | AT1: Written Knowledge Assessment Task | |
| 10 | Re-sits |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other ResourcesThe 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
Required assessment tasks for this unit are:
AT1: Written knowledge assessment task (mix of multiple choice and short answer questions)
AT2: Practical Role Play - "Teaching a client how to use an assistive device"
AT3: Practical assessment on Clinical Placement
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.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Checklist are located in the canvas shell under the assessment tab.
Mapping guides for this unit can be obtained through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks, Attendance and learning
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 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/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 applicationplease visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderationor 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
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ASSSESSMENTS NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN THE STUDENTS OWN WORDS.
THE USE OF AI TECHNOLOGY IS NOT ALLOWED FOR ANY ASSESSMENTS. PLEASE TALK TO YOUR EDUCATOR MORE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
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