Course Title: Assist in rehabilitation programs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: REHA5005C
Course Title: Assist in rehabilitation programs
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
Sally Armstrong
Richa Verma
Nominal Hours: 95
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 receiving and responding to rehabilitation programs developed by Allied Health Professionals.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAHA031 Assist in rehabilitation programs |
Element: |
1. Receive delegation and gather information |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Allied Health Professional. 1.2. Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Allied Health Professional, according to organisational policy and procedures. 1.3. Discuss and confirm with delegating Allied Health Professional the impact of therapeutic program's contribution to the overall rehabilitation outcome. |
Element: |
2. Plan to deliver a rehabilitation program. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Obtain information about medical and psychosocial conditions that may impact on rehabilitation outcomes for the person. 2.2. Determine the person's availability according to organisational procedures. 2.3. Identify and plan for any risk and safety issues that may impact on the person's ability to participate in program. 2.4. Prepare equipment and environment for rehabilitation program in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements as delegated by the Allied Health Professional. |
Element: |
3. Assist with the development of a rehabilitation program. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Assist Allied Health Professional to identify current skills and abilities of the person and how these can be built upon to manage their lives and environment more effectively. 3.2. Assist Allied Health Professional to develop goals and priorities of the person in terms of specific skills required to manage their lives in the short and medium term. 3.3. Identify skills that need to be developed that are outside scope of role and responsibilities as defined by the organisation and refer to the Allied Health Professional. 3.4. Identify methods that will build upon the person's strengths when developing, regaining or retaining skills and abilities. 3.5. Follow the delegations from the Allied Health Professional for the fabrication and adaptation of therapeutic aids and equipment. 3.6. Maintain and update resources for therapy and recreational programs. 3.7. Work under the delegation of the Allied Health Professional to determine methods of evaluating the effectiveness of activities and methods. |
Element: |
4. Assist with the delivery of a rehabilitation plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Gather the equipment and materials as delegated by the Allied Health Professional, legislative and organisational guidelines. 4.2. Check equipment and material and seek advice where safety issues arise. 4.3. Support the person to carry out rehabilitation activities safely, encouraging involvement and confidence, and adhere to the cultural and spiritual beliefs and preferences. 4.4. Provide feedback to individual about involvement in rehabilitation activities. |
Element: |
5. Assist with the evaluation of a rehabilitation plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Assist the Allied Health Professional under delegation to work with the person to review progress. 5.2. Monitor use of adaptive equipment as directed by the delegating Allied Health Professional. |
Element: |
6. Comply with supervisory requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Identify and note any difficulties the person experiences completing the therapy programs and interventions and report to Allied Health Professional. 6.2. Identify and manage the person's adherence issues, including subjective and objective reporting of the person's response to the program, and report to the delegating Allied Health Professional. 6.3. Report the person's misunderstanding or confusion to the delegating Allied Health Professional. 6.4. Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside limits of own scope of role, skills or knowledge. 6.5. Participate in supervision processes with the delegating Allied Health Professional in accordance with organisational procedures. 6.6. Document session outcomes in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Element: |
7. Clean and store equipment and materials. |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Clean equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer requirements. 7.2. Store equipment and materials in accordance with manufacturer requirements and organisational procedures. 7.3. Report equipment faults in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Element: |
8. Document information. |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1. Document information relating to the person's rehabilitation program in line with organisational requirements. 8.2. Provide regular feedback to the delegating Allied Health Professional. 8.3. Use professional terminology to document symptomatic expression of identified problems related to the person's rehabilitation program. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
HLTAHA031 (National course code)
Details of Learning Activities:
A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
• Face to face and or online lectures 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 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 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.
Teaching Schedule
| Sessions | Topic |
| 1 |
Plan to deliver a rehabilitation program This first lecture provides students with a definition of rehabilitation, an explanation of the types of rehabilitation and the role that the Allied Health Assistance in a rehabilitation facility plays. Students are required to discuss and complete a workplace scenario in a group to apply their knowledge. |
| 2 |
Assist with the development of a rehabilitation program The second lecture looks at how an AHA helps to identify a client's current skills, abilities and work with the AHP to develop client centred goals. Students are taught about how to identify when a client has needs that are outside organisational scope and how to make referrals. Students are required to discuss and complete a workplace scenario in a group to apply their knowledge. |
| 3 |
Assist with the delivery of a rehabilitation plan Week three looks at how to determine what equipment and materials to use in a session in-line with the client needs and AHP instructions. |
| 4 |
Assist with the evaluation of a rehabilitation plan Week four discusses the importance of helping an AHP to review client progress and then make changes to equipment and program as directed by therapist.
Students will be required to develop a task analysis and fill in a previously developed task analysis to demonstrate and apply the knowledge they have learnt in class. |
| 5 |
Comply with supervisory requirements This lecture covers how to deal with and report to an AHP a situation that is outside your scope of training as an AHA.
Students are required to spend time in class developing a role-play where they can reinforce the topics taught in the last two weeks of lectures.
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| 6 |
Clean and store equipment and materials This lecture develops the understanding of a student on how to clean equipment in-line The question of why it is important to store equipment correctly to avoid damage and ensure safety is also addressed. Students complete a scenario using Material Safety Data Sheets on cleaning products. |
| 7 |
Document client information In this final lecture students look at how good quality documentation: ensures that the right people have the right information and ensures the provision of quality services. Students complete a detailed case study to ensure that they can apply their knowledge to a real life scenario. |
| 8 | Assessment Task 2 Role-Plays in class |
| 9 | Assessment Task 2 Role-Plays in class |
| 10 | Written Assessment Task 1 in class. |
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
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
The assessments tasks will involve -
- AT1 - Written Assessment - Due in week 10
- AT2 - Practical Activity/Role-Play - Due week 9 (Students allocated a time slot starting in week 5)
- AT3 - Placement Evidence Log - Due 3 weeks after placement
You must be deemed satisfactory in all assessment tasks to be graded competent for this course.
Competency based assessments for this unit are given a mark of:
CA : Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Checklist are located in the canvas shell under the assessment tab.
Mapping guides for this unit can be obtained through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks, Attendance and learning
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 applicationplease visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderationor 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
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.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ASSSESSMENTS NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN THE STUDENTS OWN WORDS.
THE USE OF AI TECHNOLOGY IS NOT ALLOWED FOR ANY ASSESSMENTS. PLEASE TALK TO YOUR EDUCATOR MORE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
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