him5ppc hlt info prof prac c

HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C

HIM5PPC

2017

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 HIM4PPB

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Co-taught with HIM4PRC

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Synthesise graduate-entry competencies 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.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Analyse the processes for the collection and application of health information for clinical and other purposes at agency level.

Activities:
Written and oral report.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Critically reflect on current theory and practice and evaluate processes across health care agencies translating knowledge into new contexts.

Activities:
Written investigative report, contribution to on-line discussions and completion of a placement journal and reflective practice assignment; post placement debriefing interview with academic supervisor

04. Integrate skills in project and time management including development and achievement of objectives, ability to work autonomously and to demonstrate initiative in work practice.

Activities:
Documentation in placement journal, including development of objectives and evidence of placement-related project planning and execution.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)

05. Interrogate health data through extraction and analysis (including ICD-10-AM coding according to state and national protocols.)

Activities:
Completion of supervised placement activities.

06. Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and communicate appropriately using a wide range of mediums.

Activities:
Completion of supervised placement activities. Attendance for 3 days at Post Placement Conference
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)

07. Demonstrate high professional ethical standards and maintain awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities.

Activities:
Demonstrated to placement supervisor. Attendance for 3 days at Post Placement Conference
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 07 - 07
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Pre-placement briefing prior to placement"

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

SeminarWeek: 23 - 23
Three 8.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Five 700-word individual online discussions (3500-words equivalent)1003, 07
One 1500- word reflective practice report1002, 03
One 15-minute individual Oral presentation. Abstract and presentation (1500-words equivalent)Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference1502, 03
One 2500-word individual investigative Report2502, 03
2-hour written HIM competency examination (2000-words equivalent)To meet professional industry competency requirements students must pass (50%) the exam.4001, 02, 03, 05
Professional placement incl. reflective journal & weekly supervisor correspondence (3500 words equivPass'/Fail grade applied for the professional placement aspect of this subject Involves pre placement briefing, 44 days of placement and 3 day post placement conference, reflective journal, student/supervisor feedback and weekly correspondence with academic supervisors. To meet professional competency requirements students must pass the professional placement01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07

Melbourne, 2017, Week 31-45, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 44 - 44
Three 8.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 44 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday"

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

LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tuesday or Wednesday"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Five 700-word individual online discussions (3500-words equivalent)1003, 07
One 1500- word reflective practice report1002, 03
One 15-minute individual Oral presentation. Abstract and presentation (1500-words equivalent)Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference1502, 03
One 2500-word individual investigative Report2502, 03
2-hour written HIM competency examination (2000-words equivalent)To meet professional industry competency requirements students must pass (50%) the exam.4001, 02, 03, 05
Professional placement incl. reflective journal & weekly supervisor correspondence (3500 words equivPass'/Fail grade applied for the professional placement aspect of this subject Involves pre placement briefing, 44 days of placement and 3 day post placement conference, reflective journal, student/supervisor feedback and weekly correspondence with academic supervisors. To meet professional competency requirements students must pass the professional placement01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07