Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: HWSS6066C
Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
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
Veemita Kaul
Ph- 99254662
Nominal Hours: 60
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.
It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various medical administration contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgment using appropriate knowledge to provide technical advice and support to a team.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
Element: |
1. Respond appropriately to instructions which contain medical terminology |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Receive, interpret and document written and oral instructions using medical terminology 1.2 Use checklists where appropriate 1.3 Interpret abbreviations for specialised medical terminology 1.4 Interpret and adhere to the policies and procedures of the workplace 1.5 Seek clarification when necessary |
Element: |
2. Carry out routine tasks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use medical terminology correctly in the completion of routine tasks 2.2 Seek assistance from supervisor or experienced staff member as required |
Element: |
3. Use appropriate medical terminology in oral and written communication |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use appropriate medical terminology as directed, in oral communication with patients, fellow workers and health professionals 3.2 Use appropriate medical terminology as directed, in written communication with patients, fellow workers and health professionals 3.3 Present written communication to a designated person for verification if required 3.4 Spell and pronounce medical terminology correctly |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be delivered face to face but will have online learning material available to students to further enhance / support their learning .
A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
- Classes to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
- 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
- Classroom discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate 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 between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
Pronunciation activities and case studies include a major part of the learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule
Please refer to dates in the timetable for these sessions
Sessions | Topic |
1 | Introduction to Medical Terminology, Levels of Organization/ Cells and Tissues |
2 | Integumentary system, The skeletal system |
3 | The muscular system/ The nervous system |
4 | Endocrine system, Immune system |
5 | Cardiovascular system/The blood, The lymphatic system |
6 | The respiratory system/ Digestive system |
7 | The urinary system/ Reproductive system |
8 | AT2 - Presentation Activity |
9. | AT1- Written Assessment |
10 | Resubmissions |
Assessment schedules
The assessments tasks will involve-
- AT1 - Online Written assessment.
The written assessment will be completed in Week 9 of the course.
Details about AT1-
This assessment task comprises of s short-answer questions conducted in written assessment conditions.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.
- AT2 - Presentation activity - The student needs to demonstrate competence in the required skills against the set criteria. The student will be allocated a set date to present this activity in online class.
Details about AT2-
This assessment task will allow you to demonstrate your ability to produce documents containing correct medical terminology according to organizational requirements, and to use medical terminology correctly in oral communications.
You will present 2 case studies, based on 2 clients you have engaged with during your simulated workplace environment and then present it in the online classroom settings. The more details will be explained in canvas/ online classroom webinars.
The details of these assessment tasks and dates will be informed in class and also displayed in Canvas.
There will be one resubmission attempt for each assessment task given at the discretion of the teacher. The student needs to show a good understanding of the knowledge required for the assessment task to qualify for resubmission attempt.
Students are required to pass all the above outcomes to gain competency in the course.
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The students can access library for more resources like-
• Videos
• Articles of interest
• useful external links
• Learning Lab
• Medical dictionaries
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may include any of the following:
- role plays
- case studies
- presentations
- group work
- practical assessments
- reports
- knowledge quizzes
Assessment Tasks
The assessments tasks will involve-
- AT1 - Online Written assessment.
The written assessment will be completed in Week 9 of the course.
Details about AT1-
This assessment task comprises of s short-answer questions conducted in written assessment conditions.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.
- AT2 - Presentation activity - The student needs to demonstrate competence in the required skills against the set criteria. The student will be allocated a set date to present this activity in online class.
Details about AT2-
This assessment task will allow you to demonstrate your ability to produce documents containing correct medical terminology according to organizational requirements, and to use medical terminology correctly in oral communications.
You will present 2 case studies, based on 2 clients you have engaged with during your simulated workplace environment and then present it in the online classroom settings. The more details will be explained in canvas/ online classroom webinars.
The details of these assessment tasks and dates will be informed in class and also displayed in Canvas.
There will be one resubmission attempt for each assessment task given at the discretion of the teacher. The student needs to show a good understanding of the knowledge required for the assessment task to qualify for resubmission attempt.
Artificial Intelligence Tools in Assessments-
AT-1-
AI tools cannot be used in the completion of this assessment task
In this assessment task, you must not use any AI tools (excluding text editing software e.g., Grammarly) to generate any materials, content or ideas related to the task.
AT-2-
AI tools cannot be used in the completion of this assessment task
In this assessment task, you must not use any AI tools (excluding text editing software e.g., Grammarly) to generate any materials, content or ideas related to the task.
Students are required to pass all the above outcomes to gain competency in the course.
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment matrix is available on request through Course Coordinator.
Other Information
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 2 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.
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 through CANVAS ( Assessment Extensions) one( 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 or speak to your Program Coordinator/ Teacher.
RESUBMISSIONS: Only one resubmission per assessment is permitted unless otherwise stated and resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and coordinator and are not automatically granted.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/ . All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
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