Course Title: Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: SPRT5107C
Course Title: Address the needs of people with chronic disease
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5357 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course Contact: Joshua Davies
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4333
Course Contact Email: joshua.davies@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 75
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
Element: |
1. Determine the person’s needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the person's chronic disease conditions and seek information about its possible impacts on health, well being and ability to achieve maximum performance in everyday situations 1.2 Determine current treatments, and other inputs and supports by seeking information from the person or other health professionals 1.3 Determine the level and type of support and assistance required by the person within scope of own role 1.4 Adjust services and support to meet the specific nature of the chronic disease 1.5 Actively involve the person in the development of strategies to self manage their chronic disease |
Element: |
2. Support the person in a holistic manner |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Discuss with the person, their family and other carers, the full range of issues that could have an impact on their well being 2.2 Respond to the range of issues in an integrated way 2.3 Support the person to understand their chronic disease condition 2.4 Facilitate the person to self-manage through provision of advice and resources 2.5 Identify and discuss any unmet needs and requirements and make appropriate referral |
Element: |
3. Contribute to a coordinated service approach |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Maintain awareness of current contribution of other agencies and professionals in supporting the person 3.2 Identify the level and type of contribution made by family and other carers and the effects it has on the person 3.3 Identify and meet communication and reporting responsibilities within the support system and own role 3.4 Respond to variations in the person's needs in the context of a coordinated service approach |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Elements of Competency above.
Details of Learning Activities
One 3 hour face-to-face class per week. This class will be practical so please bring your towels and wear appropriate clothing.
Teaching Schedule
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
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12th April |
Introduction to Neuropathies – Chronic Pain |
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19th April |
NO CLASS |
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26th April |
Piriformis syndrome/Sciatica |
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3rd May |
Shoulder Impingement |
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10th May |
Tendinopathy |
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17th May |
Joint related conditions |
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24th May |
ITBFS/PFS |
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31st May |
Compartment Syndrome/Tibial stress syndromes |
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7th June |
Fibromyalgia, Autoimmune Conditions |
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14th June |
Chronic Pain, Neuroplasticity |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
1. Self Reflective Journal
2. Clinic skills Checklist
The skills and knowledge to be assessed within this unit replicate real work skills within the industry.
Assessment Tasks
There will be three case studies to assess your ability to apply the skills and knowledge delivered in class and outlined in the course notes regarding chronic conditions and diseases.
Written Case Studies Assessment
Chronic conditions case 1 - 16th May
Chronic conditions case 2 - 30th of May
Chronic conditions case 3 - 6th of June
Students must demonstrate competency in each listed assessment task in order to be deemed satisfactory for the unit.
Assessment Matrix
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