him4hpp hlt info prof prac p
HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE P
HIM4HPP
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop their health information practice knowledge and skills through engagment in supervised professional practice placements in healthcare and related agencies across the whole-of-health. The purpose of the subject is to enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to practice, and to consolidate learnings from previous professional practice placements. Students will complete 30 days at a placement agency/agencies. They will participate in assessment during the semester including an investigative report, placement conference, and placement journal including a reflective practice comment. Regular contact with University supervisors is maintained during and after placements via telephone, email and on-site visits.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM4AHA and HIM4PPB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students complete a total of 30 7.5 hour days of supervised professional practice placement as well as 20 hours of seminars, including block-mode conference at end of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 30-days supervised placement in a healthcare service or facility, or health info. mgnt. prac. | (incl. continuous assessment of professional competencies) Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| Participation in pre-placement briefing, post-placement de-briefing and conference (1.5 days) | Hurdle Requirement | 0 |
| Weekly placement updates to academic supervisors (400 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| completion of a placement journal (500 word equiv.) | (includes student and supervisor placement report and reflective practice comment (250 words equiv.) Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| one 1000-word investigative assignment | Hurdle | 0 |
| one-10 minute oral presentation during placement conference. | 0 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students complete a total of 30 7.5 hour days of supervised professional practice placement as well as 20 hours of seminars, including block-mode conference at end of semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 30-days supervised placement in a healthcare service or facility, or health info. mgnt. prac. | (incl. continuous assessment of professional competencies) Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| Participation in pre-placement briefing, post-placement de-briefing and conference (1.5 days) | Hurdle Requirement | 0 |
| Weekly placement updates to academic supervisors (400 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| completion of a placement journal (500 word equiv.) | (includes student and supervisor placement report and reflective practice comment (250 words equiv.) Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| one 1000-word investigative assignment | Hurdle | 0 |
| one-10 minute oral presentation during placement conference. | 0 |