Course Title: Support the fitting of assistive equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: OHTH5914C
Course Title: Support the fitting of assistive equipment
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.
This course is delivered and assessed in cluster with course' OHTH5913C Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status"
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
Sally Armstrong
Jo Ciantar
Jo Pearce
Richa Verma
Nominal Hours: 70
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 pre-requisites and co-requisites for this course.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support clients to participate in
developmental activities that will enhance or maintain functional status.
This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed under the direction and
supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of an allied health professional
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAHA016 Support the fitting of assistive equipment |
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Element: |
1. Prepare for fitting of assistive equipment |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm assistive equipment details and fitting requirements against the prescribed information provided by the allied health professional 1.2 Confirm with allied health professional specific client needs and abilities 1.3 Confer with allied health professional if fitting requirements are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation 1.4 Determine the clients’ availability, according to the organisation’s protocols 1.5 Gather assistive equipment and any equipment required for fitting 1.6 Prepare the setting for the fitting and instruction for use 1.7 Obtain consent from the clients before commencing the fitting |
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Element: |
2. Fit assistive equipment |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Provide client with the assistive equipment 2.2 Confirm the suitability of fit, size and that operation of equipment meets expected performance parameters and prescription and conforms to the manufacturer’s guidelines 2.3 Confirm the assistive equipment is in safe working order within the user environment 2.4 Obtain relevant measurements and data where adjustments are required 2.5 Restrict equipment functions for initial or trial periods to enable familiarity and ensure safety 2.6 Document and report the process and outcomes of fitting ensuring that arrangements for further action are implemented 2.7 Document maintenance periods and requirements for the assistive equipment 2.8 Identify any faults and complete necessary documentation 2.9 Confirm that client (and carer) have relevant documentation and understand any further action that needs to be taken |
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Element: |
3. Support client to use assistive equipment |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explain and reinforce information about the use of the assistive equipment, in a manner, and at the level and pace, appropriate for the client 3.2 Confirm client understanding and answer any questions 3.3 Confirm that the assistive equipment is clean and in good working order for the client’s requirements before use 3.4 Label, remove from use and report defective assistive equipment to the appropriate person, and ensure an alternative is supplied as promptly as possible 3.5 Remove and minimise potential hazards in the immediate environment 3.6 Educate client and carers in the safe use, transportation and maintenance of the assistive equipment within the context of the users’ indoor and outdoor environments 3.7 Offer appropriate constructive feedback, encouragement and reinforcement 3.8 Provide safe physical support to enable the client to use the assistive equipment 3.9 Identify incorrect use and give verbal feedback and physical guidance 3.10 Monitor the effectiveness of the assistive equipment and report any problems to the appropriate person with minimum delay 3.11 Report any adverse effect, and major progress to the appropriate member of the care team 3.12 Recognise when client becomes distressed, in pain or communicates their desire to slow down, change activity or stop and follow stepping down procedures outlined in treatment plan or organisational guidelines 3.13 Agree relevant trial period and review periods to co-ordinate with client treatment plan |
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Element: |
4. Complete basic assistive equipment construction and modification |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
5. Comply with supervisory requirements |
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Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Seek assistance when client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge 5.2 Report client difficulties to the supervising allied health professional for advice before continuing the program 5.3 Participate in supervision processes with the treating allied health professional in accordance with organisational protocol |
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Element: |
6. Clean and store assistive equipment after use |
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Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Clean assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, infection control requirements and organisation protocols 6.2 Store assistive equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and the organisation’s protocols 6.3 Report faults to the appropriate person and complete necessary documentation |
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Element: |
7. Report and document information |
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Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Report suggested adjustments to assistive equipment, together with rationale, to the supervising allied health professional 7.2 Provide client progress feedback to the supervising allied health professional 7.3 Report client difficulties and concerns to the treating allied health professional 7.4 Implement variations to the assistive equipment according to the advice of the treating allied health professional 7.5 Document information about the client use of the assistive equipment according to the organisation’s protocols |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A combination of activities will support learning in this course, such as:
• Face to face learning (possible online lectures as needed) to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Learning to apply your skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL), during simulations, and classroom-based learning.
• Observations of performance in the workplace and industry 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
• Online discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas
• 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 your teacher and fellow students by using the online learning platform
Teaching Schedule
Please note that it is expected that you will complete the self – directed learning prior to tutorials where indicated.
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Week
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Week Beginning |
Session |
Session Content: |
Self-directed learning prior to class: |
Assessments |
1 |
6 – Feb
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AM/ PM Sessions:
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Introduction to course
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
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No self-directed learning for the first week! |
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2 |
13– Feb
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AM Session:
PM Session: |
AHA Role in Improving Client Function Allied Health Assistants Practice
AT 1 Review and equipment allocated |
Canvas PowerPoints:
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3 |
20 - Feb
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AM Session:
PM Session: |
Client Function and Rehabilitation
OT and Human Development
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Canvas PowerPoints:
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4
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27 - Feb
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AM Session:
PM Sessions:
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Assistive Devices/ Fitting of Assistive Devices Practical session
Orthopaedics & OT Practical session
Assessment task 3 requirements
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Canvas PowerPoints:
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5
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6-Mar
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AM/ PM Session:
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Activity Analysis
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Canvas PowerPoints:
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6 |
14 - Mar |
AM Session:
PM Session: |
Assessment and Outcome Measures
Goal Setting and therapeutic rapport
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Canvas PowerPoints:
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AT 1: Equipment Written Assessment
Share to discussion board |
7 |
20 - Mar |
AM Session:
PM Session: |
Neuro ADL & Upper Limb Part 1
Neuro ADL & Upper Limb Part 2 |
Canvas PowerPoints:
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8
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27 -Mar |
AM/ PM Session:
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Manual Handling Practical Session
AT3 practice
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Canvas PowerPoints:
Wear comfortable clothes. |
Important practical knowledge for placement |
9 |
3-April |
AM Session:
PM Session: |
Body Mechanics
Splinting |
Canvas PowerPoints:
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10 |
17 – Apr |
AM Session:
PM Session: |
Neurology
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Canvas PowerPoints:
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11 |
24 -28th April |
AM Session:
PM Session: |
Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessment
Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessment
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Bring socks, shirt & shorts |
AT3: Practical Assessment
Compulsory in class assessment (Times allocated) |
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12
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1-May |
AM Session:
PM Session:
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OT Home Assessments
Falls Prevention Documentation |
Canvas PowerPoints:
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13 |
8 - May
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AM Session:
PM Session: |
Cardio-respiratory Conditions and OT
Energy Conservation
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Canvas PowerPoints:
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14
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15 - May
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AM Session:
PM Session: |
Pressure care
Review of AT 2: Client Function
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Canvas PowerPoints:
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AT 2: Written Assessment
Due: Friday 19th May |
15 |
22 - May
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AM Session:
PM Session:
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Paediatrics Guest Speaker - TBC
Review of Assessment Task 4 |
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16
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29 - May
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AM / PM Session:
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AT4 Written Assessment In class
Follow up with students regarding submissions
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Bring a laptop if you have one. |
AT4: Written online assessment
In class |
17 |
5– Jun Last week
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AM/ PM Sessions:
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Practical re-assessment/ re-submission
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18 |
13 - Jun |
AM/ PM Sessions:
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Re-submission Week |
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Semester Break |
**Please Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resources for this course are provided in Canvas eith further resources available from the RMIT library (https://www.rmit.edu.au/library)
The 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
You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment Task 1: Written assessment - equipment
Assessment Task 2: Client Function assignment
Assessment Task 3: Practical Assessment
Assessment Task 4: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Task 5: Clinical Placement
Assessment Tasks
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1: Equipment - Due week 6
Assessment Task 2: Client Function - Due week 14
Assessment Task 3: Practical Teach an ADL Functional Skill &Equipment fitting - Due week 11
Assessment Task 4: In Class Online Assessment - Due week 16
Assessment Task 5: Clinical Placement logbook - Due on completion of clinical placement
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 at 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.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
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 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 canaccess My Studies through the RMIT websitefor information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks
Each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.
All students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regards to resubmission completion dates.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
EXTENSION OR 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.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, 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 www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration (http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an
extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension (http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. If you require further information please contact your teacher or Program Coordinator.
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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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