him5ppc hlt info prof prac c

HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C

HIM5PPC

2016

Credit points: 45

Subject outline

In this subject, students will further develop their health information practice knowledge and skills through engagement 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 undertake 45 days of placement and complete a range of academic assessments. Regular contact with University supervisors is maintained during placements via telephone, email and on-site visits.

SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points45

Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites HIM5HMD and (HIM5PPB or HIM4PPB)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop further skills in the practice of health information management through supervised engagement in activities which build upon academic studies and previous placement and experiences.

Activities:: Completion of supervised placement activities.

02. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of health information at agency level, and its collection and applications for clinical and other purposes.

Activities:: Written and oral report.

03. Reflect critically on current theory and practice, displaying intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking skills and comparing processes across health care agencies translating knowledge into new contexts.

Activities:: Written investigative report, contribution to on-line discussions and completion of a conference report.

04. Apply skills in project and time management including development and achievement of objectives, demonstrating the ability to work independently, displaying responsibility and initiative in work practice.

Activities:: Documentation in placement journal, including development of objectives and evidence of placement-related project planning and execution.

05. Apply skills in the extraction and analysis of health data (including the allocation of ICD-10-AM codes according to state and national protocols.)

Activities:: Completion of supervised placement activities.

06. Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, communicating effectively with a range of people in a variety of settings, using appropriate communication media.

Activities:: Completion of supervised placement activities.

07. Maintain high professional ethical standards and demonstrate awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities.

Activities:: Demonstrated to placement supervisor.

08. Demonstrate a reflective approach to professional development and a commitment to life-long learning.

Activities:: Completion of a placement journal and a reflective practice assignment. Post placement de-briefing interview with academic staff member.

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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Class requirements

Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site
One 45.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete a total of 45 days (7.5 hour per day) professional placement."

Seminar
One 3.0 days seminar per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Five 700-word individual online discussions (3500-words equivalent)		10	03
One 1500- word reflective practice assignment		10	08
One 15-minute individual Oral presentation. Abstract and presentation (1500-words equivalent)		15	02, 03
One 2500-word individual investigative Report		25	02, 03
HURDLE: passing 2-hour written HIM competency examination (2000-words equivalent)	HURDLE: Students must pass the exam to pass the subject.	40	01, 02, 03, 05
HURDLE: Successful completion of 45 days of placement;			01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
HURDLE: Reflective journal (2000 words equivalent) plus student/supervisor feedback (500 words equiv			03, 08
HURDLE: Weekly correspondence with academic supervisors (1000 words equiv).			02, 03, 07, 08
HURDLE: Attendance at information session, pre and post-placement briefings; Placement conference			07

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day