Course Title: Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: HWSS6078C
Course Title: Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Important Information:
This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;
• CHCCS023 - Support independence and wellbeing •CHCCCS015 - Provide individualised supportSchool: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3414 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
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: 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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life, using a person-centred approach.
This unit applies to support workers in residential or community contexts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
Element: |
1. Develop relationships with older people |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Conduct interpersonal exchanges in a manner that promotes empowerment and develops and maintains trust and goodwill 1.2 Recognise and respect older people’s social, cultural and spiritual differences 1.3 Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the person within organisation policy and protocols 1.4 Work with the person to identify physical and social enablers and disablers impacting on health outcomes and quality of life 1.5 Encourage the person to adopt a shared responsibility for own support as a means of achieving better health outcomes and quality of life |
Element: |
2. Provide services to older people |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and discuss services which empower the older person 2.2 Support the older person to express their own identity and preferences without imposing own values and attitudes 2.3 Adjust services to meet the specific needs of the older person and provide services according to the older person’s preferences 2.4 Provide services according to organisation policies, procedures and duty of care requirements |
Element: |
3. Support the rights of older people |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assist the older person to understand their rights and the complaints mechanisms of the organisation 3.2 Deliver services ensuring the rights of the older person are upheld 3.3 Identify breaches of human rights and respond appropriately 3.4 Recognise signs consistent with financial, physical or emotional abuse or neglect of the older person and report to an appropriate person 3.5 Assist the person to access other support services and the complaints mechanisms as required |
Element: |
4. Promote health and re-ablement of older people |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Encourage the older person to engage as actively as possible in all living activities and provide them with information and support to do so 4.2 Assist the older person to recognise the impact that changes associated with ageing may have on their activities of living 4.3 Identify strategies and opportunities that maximise engagement and promote healthy lifestyle practices 4.4 Identify and utilise aids and modifications that promote individual strengths and capacities to assist with independent living in the older person’s environment 4.5 Discuss situations of risk or potential risk associated with ageing |
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
Workshops where information is shared through talks and discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning.
Time is spent during workshops for students to work on assessment tasks.
It is an expectation that students also work on tasks outside of workshop time.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
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Week 1
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Week 2
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Care Approaches and Human Needs |
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Week 3
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Mid Semester Break |
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Week 4
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Week 5
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The ageing process + Health and Wellbeing |
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Week 6
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Roles and Responsibilities |
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Week 7
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Support Activities & monitoring |
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Week 8
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Placement |
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Week 9
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Placement |
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Week 10
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Placement |
AT4 |
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Week 11
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Assessment Review |
AT3 |
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Week 12
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De brief and assessment Review |
All assessments review and help |
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
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
Assessment Task 1 Knowledge Questions
Assessment Task 2-Role Play-James Foster
Assessment Task 3-Role play – Iris Fairweather
Assessment Task 4 -Practical Workplace assessment
Assessment Matrix
Students will have access to a marking rubric for reference at the time assessment tasks are distributed.
Other Information
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website:http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf
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