him3ppa hlth info prof prac a
HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE A
HIM3PPA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be able to build on the knowledge gained in HIM2HMA and to complement HIM3HMB. Students investigate and analyse health information systems, and learn to apply practical health information science by undertaking a professional practice placement in the Health Information Service of a healthcare agency to which they are assigned. Students integrate theory and practice in basic health information systems, health informatics, and health information manager responsibilities. Regular contact is maintained with the University Supervisor.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HLT1IPA and HLT1IPB and HLT1PHW
Co-requisites HIM3HMB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Approximately five days (38 hours equivalent), of professional placement undertaken throughout the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1500 word assignment (individual) | 40 | |
| One team assessment | 30 | |
| Satisfactory report from placement agency | Hurdle requirement: Attendance requirements (compulsory): satisfactory completion of 5 days on placement, pre-placement briefing, post-placement debriefing, and HIM3PPA information session. | 0 |
| Two 20-minute short quizzes | 30 |