Course Title: Confirm physical health status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: NURS5362C
Course Title: Confirm physical health status
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.
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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.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4367 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Contact: Jade Cusworth
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8382
Course Contact Email: jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Veemita Kaul
Ph- 99254662
Location- 51.06.03
Nominal Hours: 90
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
There are no prerequisites or corequisites for this unit of competency
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services. Some disciplines may be subject to state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation and supervision.
This course includes a Work Integrated Learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and
where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
This course includes clinical placement
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status |
Element: |
1. Obtain information about physical health status |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain accurate information about physical health status through observation, questioning or review of documentation 1.2 Interpret information based on understanding of the structure and functioning of body systems 1.3 Use information to identify any actual or potential problems regarding health status 1.4 Take into account factors that may have impacted on an identified physical condition |
Element: |
2. Check physical health status |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Make checks of client health status prior to delivery of health intervention using knowledge of body systems 2.2 Clarify significance of physical health status in relation to a particular intervention in line with job role and organisation requirements 2.3 Clarify implications and significance of physical health status with appropriate people in the case of uncertainty or limits on own capability or authority |
Element: |
3. Identify variations from normal physical health status |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify variations from normal health status using standard methods and protocols 3.2 Identify potential factors responsible for significant variations from normal health status 3.3 Identify potential risk factors associated with variations from normal health status 3.4 Recognise and refer potentially serious issues in line with organisation requirements |
Learning Outcomes
The critical learning for this course takes place in clinical placement within the health sector and within simulations in RMIT.
You will be instructed in skills through demonstration, modelling and roleplay.
Skills development is supported by lectures on theory and underpinning knowledge,
classroom discussions, group work, research and reflective practice.
On completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate the below mentioned outcomes satisfactorily -
- Obtain information about physical health status
- Check physical health status
- Identify variations from normal physical health status
Details of Learning Activities
A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
- lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course. The students will be provided with self-study materials.
- 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
- tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
- discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas (optional activities only)
- 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 organizations.
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 Allied Health Assistance. In this course, feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Teaching Schedule
Course schedule for Confirm Physical Health Status for Group A23A,B,C
Please check the exact dates on timetable system for the class sessions and times for your group.
| 1 | 6th Feb. | Introduction to unit, causes of disease, health and wellness and disease prevention |
2 |
13th Feb. | orientation of human body, body basic chemistry |
3 |
20th Feb. | Cells, Tissues and organs |
4 |
27th Feb. | Skin and body membranes |
5 |
6th March | Skeletal system |
6 |
13th March | Muscle system |
7 |
20th March | Nervous system |
8 |
27th March | Endocrine system |
9 |
3rd April | Special senses |
10 |
17th April | Blood |
11 |
24th April | AT1- Written assessment 1 |
12 |
1st May | Cardiovascular system (Heart) |
13 |
8th May | Lymphatic and immune system |
14 |
15th May | Respiratory system |
15 |
22nd May | Digestive system and nutrition |
16 |
29th May | Urinary system |
17 |
5th June | Reproductive system |
18 |
12th June | AT2- Written assessment 2 |
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AT3- Assessment task 3 to be completed at clinical placement |
There are three assessment tasks that you must successfully complete in full in order to be deemed competent in this unit:
1 |
AT1- Written Assessment 1 (Lectures 1-9) |
Week of 24th April 2023 |
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It comprises of short answer questions and diagram labelling questions from Week 1-10. |
2. |
AT2- Written Assessment 2 (Lectures 10-16) |
Week of 12th June 2023 |
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It comprises of short answer questions and diagram labelling questions from Week 12-17 |
3 |
AT3- Clinical Placement |
Clinical Placement Evidence logbook |
To assess your performance, your Assessor will use the observation checklist in the Clinical Placement Logbook – Rehabilitation task. You will complete: Self-reflection (x 3 clients) Part 1 Complete the following: Self-reflection (x 3 clients) Clinical Placement Logbook – Rehabilitation task
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There are three assessment tasks that you must successfully complete in full in order to be deemed competent in this unit:
You will be provided with an assessment overview for the course and a descriptor for each assessment task through Canvas.
Feedback is provided on each assessment.
The students can attend placement only if Satisfactory for AT-1 and AT-2.
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.
Ϯ SYLLABUS delivery status may be subject to change due to changing pending pandemic conditions and RMIT & government safety advice.
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
Assessment tasks-
Assessment Task 1: Written assessment 1
This assessment task supports knowledge assessment
Assessment Task 2: Written assessment 2
This assessment task supports knowledge assessment
Assessment Task 3: Clinical placement
This assessment task supports learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3
You will be provided with an assessment overview for the course and a descriptor for each assessment task.
Feedback is provided on each assessment
Assessment Tasks
There are three assessment tasks that you must successfully complete in full in order to be deemed competent in this unit:
1 |
AT1- Written Assessment 1 (Lectures 1-9) |
Week of 24th April 2023 |
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It comprises of short answer questions and diagram labelling questions from Week 1-10. |
2. |
AT2- Written Assessment 2 (Lectures 10-16) |
Week of 12th June 2023 |
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It comprises of short answer questions and diagram labelling questions from Week 12-17 |
3 |
AT3- Clinical Placement |
Clinical Placement Evidence logbook |
To assess your performance, your Assessor will use the observation checklist in the Clinical Placement Logbook – Rehabilitation task. You will complete: Self-reflection (x 3 clients) Part 1 Complete the following: Self-reflection (x 3 clients) Clinical Placement Logbook – Rehabilitation task
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You will be provided with an assessment overview for the course and a descriptor for each assessment task through Canvas.
Feedback is provided on each assessment.
The students can attend placement only if Satisfactory for AT-1 and AT-2.
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.
Ϯ SYLLABUS delivery status may be subject to change due to changing pending pandemic conditions and RMIT & government safety advice.
Feedback is provided on each assessment.
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.
The details about the assessments will be posted on canvas.
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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