Course Title: Engage with clinical supervision and delegation

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: EMPL6007C

Course Title: Engage with clinical supervision and delegation

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4428 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Course Contact: Tino D'Angelo

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4380

Course Contact Email: tino.dangelo@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Richa Verma

richa.verma@rmit.edu.au

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

Not Applicable

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes preparing for and participating in a structured process of clinical supervision and receiving delegations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTAHA047 Engage with clinical supervision and delegation

Element:

1. Engage in clinical supervision arrangements.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Identify own clinical supervision needs through a process of reflection and peer collaboration.

1.2. Identify and articulate own supervision goals and expectations under the guidance of a clinical supervisor.

1.3. Confirm and complete supervision agreement including goal setting and timeframes for supervision with the delegated Allied Health Professional.

1.4. Develop, document and use evidence of personal growth and professional learning in preparation for supervision.

Element:

2. Use supervision to determine effectiveness of practice.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Discuss challenging areas of practice using existing programs.

2.2. Participate in self-reflection and evaluate own response to persons.

2.3. Seek, accept and respond to positive and negative feedback.

2.4. Identify and discuss current learning needs and seek learning opportunities as part of supervision.

2.5. Document learning from supervision according to practice needs.

Element:

3. Receive delegation.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Identify limitations of own scope of 3.1. Identify limitations of own scope of practice as an allied health assistant.

3.2. Incorporate theoretical concepts of delegation practice to prescribe suitable delegation in allied health teams.

3.3. Identify limits of scope of practice for an Allied Health Assistant and the impact on delegation.

3.4. Identify risks in delegation received and respond in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and organisational policy and procedures.

3.5. Use effective communication in delegation practice.

3.6. Document delegated tasks in accordance with organisational policy and procedure.

Element:

4. Initiate opportunities to contribute to the development of own knowledge

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Participate in quality improvement programs.

4.2. Identify and pursue professional development through reflective practice, peer collaboration, and supervision.

4.3. Engage in a program to maintain and build professional competence

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

 

Class activities and discussions will guide you towards developing and learning about supervision.


Teaching Schedule

Course Schedule

Please refer to dates in the timetable for these sessions

   

Sessions

Topic

Assessments

 1

Introduction to unit- Overview of units, Elements discussion and assessment requirements of unit

Importance of supervision

AHA framework of supervision.

What is supervision and Type of supervision?

Code of conduct

Continuing Professional Development

 

2 

Duty of care and concept of Negligence

Ethical dilemmas in practice and processes for ethical decision making.

Human Rights

Privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

Records Management

 

 

3 

Rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and person

Self reflection, responsibilities and limitation of AHA role

WHS including Stress management

Legal rights of workers

 

 

4 
  • types and features of clinical supervision and the different communication modes that may be used, including:
  • engaging with a supervisor either external or internal to the organisation
  • group supervision
  • in person individual supervision with qualified and experienced clinical supervisor
  • peer supervision
  • unscheduled supervision and how to recognise the need for this
  • Proctor’s Supervision Model:
  • normative
  • formative
  • restorative supervision
  •  

5 
  • factors to consider in preparing for supervision, including:
  • identifying and acknowledging reactions and responses to interactions and situations
  • analysing own errors
  • identifying areas of practice to be challenged
  • identifying limitations in areas for practice development
  • maintaining journal work for self reflection

 

  •  

6 
  • awareness of self, and factors to consider in analysing own perspectives, and when these threaten to impact professional practice, including:
  • belief and value systems
  • biases and prejudices
  • family of origin
  • gender
  • personal experiences
  • sexuality
  • own relationship
  •  

7 

 

  • sources of professional support and professional development
  • factors to consider in preparing for delegation, including:
  • local delegation policies and procedures
  • Allied Health Assistant role in delegation
  • Allied Health Assistant scope of practice in delegation

 

  •  

8.
  • escalation procedures when delegation practice not effective or delegated task is of concern
  • effective communication for delegation
  • documentation of delegated task
  • identifying and acknowledging reactions and responses to interactions and situations
  • analysing own errors
  • identifying areas of practice to be challenged.
  •  

9

AT1- Presentation discussion

Due this week

10

 AT2 - CASE STUDY Discussion

Due this week

11

Practical assessment

Due this week

12

Resubmissions

 
         

 

 

Student support

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Assessment adjustments

Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessments task or exams should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS), for more information on the types of adjustments provided, access RMIT adjustments to assessment.

Special consideration

If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment you can apply for special consideration.  For more information access RMIT special consideration.

Appeals

As an RMIT student you are entitled to seek a review of decisions that impact on your studies. For more information access RMIT appeals.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Resources for this course are provided in Canvas with 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

Assessments may include any of the following:

  • role plays
  • case studies
  • presentations
  • group work
  • knowledge quizzes
  • practical assessments
  • placement


Assessment Tasks

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates.

The assessments tasks include

  • AT1 - Written assessment- Due week 9
  • AT2 - Case study - Due Week 10
  • AT3 Practical Assessment - due week 11
  • AT4 - Placement logbook reflection- to be completed after 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 

Please note use of Artificial Intelligence such as Chat GPT is not permissible.


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 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/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

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 www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration 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-c

 

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