Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4428 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Course Title: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Portfolio: Vocational Education

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS6066C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

 Term1 2024,
Term2 2024,
Term1 2025

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS8149C

Bundoora Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

 VE 2025 (BU25)

Course Contact: Richa Verma

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4445

Course Contact Email: richa.verma@rmit.edu.au



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.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Elements:

1. Respond appropriately to instructions which contain medical terminology

2. Carry out routine tasks

3. Use appropriate medical terminology in oral and written communication

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessments may include any of the following:

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