HLTH 0001 Health Care Environments (WSTC Prep)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700226
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Description Health care environments introduces students to foundation knowledge for health science level subjects in their degree. This includes supporting the independence and well being of clients, regardless of age or disability. Focus in this subject includes working legally and ethically, working with diverse people and following safe work practices. Effective communication is imperative, through written care plans, identifying what has been provided using client centred practice. This subject incorporates most core and elective subjects in the Certificate III in Individual Support. Students can pursue a qualification through the College RTO in one of three specialisations- Disabilities, Ageing, and Home & Community.
School Western Sydney The College
Discipline Health, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject
Equivalent Subjects HLTH 0002 - Health Care Environments (WSTC)
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of providing individualised support in ageing, disability and home and community care (HACC) service provision
- Propose methods to support the independence and wellbeing of individuals
- Develop appropriate communication strategies to effectively work in health care settings
- Strategise different methods to be inclusive of diversity
- Evaluate legal and ethical dilemmas in health care settings
- Recognise safe work practices for direct client care
Subject Content
1. Rationale and processes underpinning individual support, planning and delivery
2. Roles and responsibilities of different people providing individual support
3. Communicating for best client outcomes between professionals, carers, family members, other support workers and managers in health care
4. Legal and ethical considerations in the workplace
5. Safe work practices for client care
6. Supporting individuals and their wellbeing
7. Service delivery models, community practices and inclusion
8. Facilitating skills and practices to empower people with disabilities, in home care and ageing
1. Rationale and processes underpinning individual support, planning and delivery
2. Roles and responsibilities of different people providing individual support
3. Communicating for best client outcomes between professionals, carers, family members, other support workers and managers in health care
4. Legal and ethical considerations in the workplace
5. Safe work practices for client care
6. Supporting individuals and their wellbeing
7. Service delivery models, community practices and inclusion
8. Facilitating skills and practices to empower people with disabilities, in home care and ageing
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | 500 words each | 30 | N | Individual | N |
| Quiz | 2 hours | 35 | N | Individual | N |
| Case Study | 1,000 words | 35 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Term 1 (2024)
Nirimba Education Precinct
On-site
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Term 3 (2024)
Nirimba Education Precinct
On-site
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