HIM3PRB
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE B
HIM3PRB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students undertake theoretical studies at the University, and a three-week (equivalent) supervised, professional practice placement in the Health Information Service of an allocated, regional healthcare facility. Students achieve practice competencies and reinforce professional discipline knowledge. Students undertake key functions on placement to gain understanding of the management, informatics, data analysis and clinical classificatory roles of hospital health information managers. Prior to placement, students are introduced to health information management, health information science, and health informatics via classroom teaching and extensive readings. Regular contact between students and La Trobe University Academic Supervisors is maintained during the placement via the University's Learning Management System, telephone, on-site visits, and email communications.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKerin Robinson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM2MHA and HIM2PRA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Co-taught with HIM4PPB
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health information: management of a strategic resource. | Prescribed | Abdelhak, M., et al (Eds). 2012 | Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders |
| Readings | Education modules for basic health records practice. | Prescribed | International Federation of Health Information Management Associations (IFHIMA). 2012 | Geneva, Switzerland: IFHIMA (online) |
| Readings | Health information management: concepts, principles and practice | Recommended | LaTour, K.M. and Eichenwald, S. 2006 | Chicago, ILL: American Health Information Management Association. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare the organisational structure and functions of Health Information Services and demonstrate how these affect the role of the health information manager, systems, procedures, and day-to-day staff and departmental management.
- Activities:
- Lectures Guided discussions in workshops and online Guided readings Formative quizzes Professional placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explain the capture, use, and reporting of clinical information applied to support patient/client care, and associated privacy issues.
- Activities:
- Professional placement Lectures Guided Readings Guided discussion in workshops and on-line Formative quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Explain the operational processes of health records management and patient/client information systems.
- Activities:
- Professional placement Lectures Guided Reading Guided discussion in workshops and on-line Formative quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Describe the clinical governance and quality management activities of the Health Information Service.
- Activities:
- Professional placement Lectures Guided Reading Guided discussion in workshops and on-line Formative quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate: (i) disease and procedure classification skills, using patient records; and (ii) a practical understanding of casemix-based systems with particular regard to DRG assignment.
- Activities:
- Professional placement Lectures Guided Reading Guided discussion in workshops and on-line Formative quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Maintain high professional ethical standards and demonstrate awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities.
- Activities:
- Professional placement - Lectures Guided Reading Guided discussion in workshops and on-line Formative quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
07. Professional Placement within the Industry
- Activities:
- Professional placement of 114 hours across a three week block period. The placement achieves student intended learning outcomes 1-6
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerin Robinson
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 114.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual quizzes Part A and B equivalent to one hour | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Team oral presentation of 25 minutes and 1500 word team, assignment (equiv to 1000 words per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Placement portfolio, individual report ( 2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Professional Practice Placement for three weeks.(Including a satisfactory Supervisor report ) | Hurdle requirement: including pre-placement briefing attendance, post placement de-briefing interview, reflective comment submission, completion of placement journal, placement coding log and weekly contact with the LTU supervisor.114 hours. | 07 |