Course Title: Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2023
Class Number: 3327
Class Section: DIS2
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Course Code: HWSS6113C
Course Title: Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
Important Information:
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed in a cluster with course
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3413 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Course Contact: Manpreet Atwal
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7932
Course Contact Email: manpreet.atwal@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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 gain the skills and knowledge required to implement behaviour support strategies outlined in an individualised behaviour support plan for a person with disability.
This course applies to workers in varied disability services contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports |
Element: |
1. Apply a person-centred approach to mi... |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Support the person to maintain their activities of daily living in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and the individualised behaviour support plan 1.2 Consider the person’s individual needs, strengths, capabilities and preferences when engaging in activities of daily living and routines 1.3 Identify problems with engaging or motivating the person and seek appropriate assistance 1.4 Provide a safe environment for the person conducive to positive and adaptive responses |
Element: |
2. Review context of behaviours of concern |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Recognise behaviours of concern outlined in the individualised behaviour support plan 2.2 Consider what happened before, during and after the behaviour of concern 2.3 Consider the type, frequency and triggers of the behaviour 2.4 Consider environmental factors in the context of the behaviour 2.5 Consider the person’s emotional well-being in the context of the behaviour 2.6 Consider the person’s health status in the context of the behaviour 2.7 Consider the person’s medication in the context of the behaviour 2.8 Record all observations accurately and objectively in consultation with supervisor using terms that can be clearly understood |
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3. Provide positive behaviour support ac... |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Recognise the difference between appropriate and inappropriate interventions when addressing behaviours of concern 3.2 Interpret and follow behavioural support strategies 3.3 Ensure that all interventions are in line with the plan and organisation policies and procedures 3.4 Follow organisation procedures to ensure safety of the person, self and other people 3.5 Respond to critical incidents in accordance with organisation’s intervention and notification procedures 3.6 Monitor strategies to determine effectiveness in consultation with supervisor 3.7 Identify and report changes in person’s needs and behaviours in consultation with supervisor 3.8 Follow referral procedures in consultation with supervisor |
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4. Complete documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Comply with the organisation’s reporting requirements 4.2 Maintain documentation according to organisation’s requirements |
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
This course is designed to develop your knowledge and experience in disability specialisation and the disability sector. This course will include a mixture of workplace training, class time with your teacher and fellow students and other digital resources, covering:
- strategies to promote independence in people with disabilities
- assessment processes used by service providers
- roles of carers and families
- navigating conflicting values, cultural and religious needs
- enabling technologies
- empowering by withdrawing support to appropriate levels.
Teaching Schedule
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Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
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Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach.
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Week 4
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Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
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Week 5
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Debrief |
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Follow up Placement
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
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
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed in a cluster with course
CHCDIS001 Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and social inclusion
The assessment tasks are as follows:
Task 1: Skills development and assessment
Task 2: Community participation skills development
Task 3: Skills development and assessment
Task 4: Behaviours of concern demonstration
Task 5: Critical incident- simulated setting
Task 6: scenario and Knowledge quizzes
There will be three forms of assessment including knowledge quizzes, simulated assessments and practical assessments undertaken in the work place.
Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Skills development and assessment
Task 2: Community participation skills development
Task 3: Skills development and assessment
Task 4: Behaviours of concern demonstration
Task 5: Critical incident- simulated setting
Task 6: scenario and Knowledge quizzes
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix is located on canvas at the end of each assessment task
Other Information
Student support
Your first point of contact for any support needs with your assessments should be your teacher and assessor. If you require further support, you should consider contacting the following support services at RMIT. The following direct links may be updated regularly, so please go to RMIT Student essentials (Links to an external site.) and search out the assessments section.
Assessment adjustments
Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessments task or exams should contact Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA), (Links to an external site.)for more information on the types of adjustments provided, have a look at the adjustments to assessment website (Links to an external site.).
Special consideration
If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment you can apply for special consideration. For more information have a look at RMIT's special consideration (Links to an external site.) page.
Appeals
As an RMIT student you are entitled to seek a review of decisions that impact on your studies. For more information have a look at RMIT's appeals (Links to an external site.) page
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