Course Title: Support independence and wellbeing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: HWSS6076C
Course Title: Support independence and wellbeing
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with CHCCS0015 Provide individualised support and HLTAAP001 Recgnise healthy body systems
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3402 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability)
Course Contact: Clare McGlone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929
Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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
None
Course Description
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as, physical and emotional wellbeing.
This course applies to workers in a range of community services contexts who provide frontline support services within the context of an established individualised plan.
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with:
CHCCS0015 Provide individualised support and HLTAAP001 Recgnise healthy body systems
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing |
Element: |
1. Recognise and support individual differences |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Recognise and respect the person’s social, cultural and spiritual differences 1.2 Avoid imposing own values and attitudes on others and support the person to express their own identity and preferences 1.3 Consider the person’s individual needs, stage of life, development and strengths when engaging in support activities 1.4 Recognise, respect and accommodate the person’s expressions of identity and sexuality as appropriate in the context of their age or stage of life 1.5 Promote and facilitate opportunities for participation in activities that reflect the person’s individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs
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Element: |
2. Promote independence |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Support the person to identify and acknowledge their own strengths and self-care capacity 2.2 Assist the person to identify opportunities to utilise their strengths, while communicating the importance of using available support when required 2.3 Provide information and assistance to the person in order to facilitate access to support services and resources when needed 2.4 Provide support that allows the person to self manage their own service delivery as appropriate 2.5 Encourage the person to build, strengthen and maintain independence |
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3. Support physical wellbeing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Promote and encourage daily living habits that contribute to healthy lifestyle 3.2 Support and assist the person to maintain a safe and healthy environment 3.3 Identify hazards and report according to organisation procedures 3.4 Identify variations in a person’s physical condition and report according to organisation procedures 3.5 Recognise indications that the person’s physical situation is affecting their wellbeing and report according to organisation procedures 3.6 Identify physical health situations beyond scope of own role and report to relevant person |
Element: |
4. Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Promote self-esteem and confidence through use of positive and supportive communication 4.2 Contribute to the person’s sense of security through use of safe and predictable routines 4.3 Encourage and facilitate participation in social, cultural, spiritual activities, using existing and potential new networks and as per the person’s preferences 4.4 Identify aspects of supporting a person’s wellbeing outside scope of knowledge, skills and/or job role and seek appropriate support 4.5 Identify variations to a person’s wellbeing and report according to organisation procedures 4.6 Identify any cultural or financial issues impacting on the person’s wellbeing 4.7 Identify the person’s risk and protective factors in relation to mental health 4.8 Recognise and report possible indicators of abuse or neglect and report according to organisation procedures 4.9 Identify situations beyond scope of own role and report to relevant person |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
The program schedule includes:
• Online self-paced learning resources
• Face-to-face classroom-based learning
• Workplace based learning and assessment
Teaching Schedule
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Theory Class for understanding human body. This is just a basic and brief session for understanding Human Body to help you with Assessment task 1. You have also given publised material for every week to understand human body in full detail. You can read every week the theory content which is available under each week of Module section. Parts covered during online session- 1.Skeletal2.Muscular 3.Nervous 4.Lymphatic5.Circulatory6.Digestive7.Urinary8.Male Reproductive9.Female Reproductive10.Respiratory11.Endocrine12.Integumentary Discussion about |
• Reviewing body systems •Checking your pulse •Important note about checking HR.Finger on the pulse •Body regulation •blood pressure •Temperature Attend- Discussion about |
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Assessment Day- Group One and two |
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3 |
On Placement (Subject to be changed due to Covid) |
On Placement (Subject to be changed due to Covid) |
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4 |
On Placement |
On Placement |
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Placement Debriefing |
Meetings- Agenda and Minutes •Workplace Culture •Difficult Conversations- How to start •Providing input to promote change in the workplace •Defining and identifying signs of compassion fatigue and burnout •Explaining strategies for preventing and treating compassion fatigue and burnout •Identifying and describing self-care strategies •Reporting observed variations in mental, physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing |
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Potential risks involved when supporting a service user Five classes of hazards Identifying service user strengths and strategies to support them |
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One on one session |
One on one session |
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Help with Pending assessments |
Debriefing Session + Celebration day |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 to 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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for a full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency based assessments are:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did not submit for assessment
Overview of Assessment
This course is delivered and assessed with the courses CHCCS0015 Provide individualised support and HLTAAP001 Recgnise healthy body systems
There will be three forms of assessment, they include a case study with questions, theory questions and an assessment task linked to your placement component.
The assessment tasks are as follows:
Task 1 - knowledge quiz allows the student to demonstrate of knowledge of human body systems.
Task 2: Independence and wellbeing quiz
Task 3: Practical assessment Simulated assessment tasks
Task 4: Product assessment task Third party (Supervisor Report) and reflection
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 to 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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for a full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency based assessments are:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did not submit for assessment
Assessment Task 1 - knowledge quiz allows the student to demonstrate of knowledge of human body systems. 19 questions |
This knowledge quiz allows the student to demonstrate of knowledge of human body systems. The student will undertake this assessment as an on-line assessment, unsupervised, in their own All sections must be answered satisfactorily to demonstrate competency |
Assessment Task 2: Independence and wellbeing quiz |
This knowledge quiz allows the student to demonstrate of knowledge of supporting the independence and wellbeing of service users in the aged care and disability sectors. You are required to answer fifteen (15) questions in relation to supporting the independence and wellbeing of service users. The student will undertake this assessment as an on-line assessment, unsupervised, in their own time. All sections must be answered satisfactorily to demonstrate competency. |
Assessment Task 3: Practical assessment Simulated assessment tasks |
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to organise, provide and monitor support services in the three scenarios for three scenarios that meets individual goals and aspirations, as identified in three individualised care plan. The aim of this activity is so that you can demonstrate how you would assist three residents as outlined in the three scenarios to ensure that the residents feel empowered whilst students supporting the residents’ health and independence and enhance the residents’ morale and wellbeing as well as ensure privacy and confidentiality is protected at all times. You will also demonstrate your understanding of organisational policies and protocols regarding the reporting and documenting of information. There are 3 parts to this task which you will be required to complete:9, Part A: Three case studies with scenarios (Care Plans ) Part B: 8 Knowledge questions Part C: Progress notes In each part, you will demonstrate your ability to assist a resident to carry out a desired activity which meets their goals and aspirations, as identified in their individualised care plan. You will also demonstrate your understanding of the human body and the factors that contribute to its healthy functioning. |
Assessment Task 4: Product assessment task Third party (Supervisor Report) and reflection |
In this task you are required to provide individualised services to at least three residents in a residential aged care facility. All services must be undertaken safely and support each resident’s independence, physical and emotional wellbeing and promote healthy body function in accordance with each resident's care plan. You are required to provide individualised services to at least three residents in a residential aged care facility in ways that support each resident’s independence, as well as physical and emotional wellbeing. More specifically you must:
Your supervisor will observe you providing support to each resident and will complete the checklist in Section B. In doing so the supervisor is providing supporting evidence to assist you in achieving a competent result in this unit. Your teacher will confirm with you the start and end dates for this task as these will depend on your role, responsibilities and hours you work each week. You are also required to complete 7 (seven) reflective questions to support your knowledge and understanding of key elements of providing services safely when providing support to residents in an aged care facility. |
5 part of assessment task 4 |
You are to complete and submit the Work Logbook detailing your hours and the activities undertaken whilst in the workplace. All support must align with each resident’s care plan. When providing support, you must work within the scope of practice of a PCA and follow all organisational policies and procedures including reporting requirements. |
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your teaming 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
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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-andexams/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 Leaming (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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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