phe3feb field experience

FIELD EXPERIENCE

PHE3FEB

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you are provided with opportunities to engage in experiences that enable you to put into practice the theoretical knowledge and skills gained and developed throughout the course. You will have opportunities to examine and compare ways in which public health, is practised and to play a role in the delivery of public and community health services.

SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGlenda Verrinder

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites PHE2PHP and PHE3HPE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjects PHE3PFP

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsMaking the most of field placementRecommendedCleak, H & Wilson, J 20072ND EDN, NELSON AUSTRALIA, SOUTH MELBOURNE.
ReadingsPlanning, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs. A primer.RecommendedMcKenzie, J, Neiger, B & Smelzer, J 20136TH EDN, PEARSON, SAN FRANCISCO.
ReadingsPromoting Health. The primary care approachRecommendedTalbot, L & Verrinder, G 20145TH EDN, ELSEVIER, SYDNEY.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. apply knowledge that demonstrates a strong understanding of the scope of public health promotion practice.

Activities:
Field placement, workshops, lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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)

02. apply theories of public health promotion in the context of your field experience

Activities:
Field placement, workshops, lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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)

03. apply skills in a range of tasks in public health promotion practice.

Activities:
Field placement, workshops, lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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)

04. apply skills in establishing successful workplace relationships

Activities:
Field placement, workshops, lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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)

05. apply skills in constructively identify learning needs

Activities:
Field placement, workshops, lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGlenda Verrinder

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 42
Three 7.5 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"HZPPNB STUDENTS ONLY"

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 36 - 43
Two 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"HBPHPB STUDENTS ONLY"

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 33 - 43
Six 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"HZPPNB STUDENTS ONLY"

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"HBPHPB STUDENTS ONLY"

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 31
One 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"HBPHPB STUDENTS ONLY"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Job application with curriculum vitae and cover letter (equiv to 1,000 words)Attendance at the pre practicum session in week one is a hurdle requirement2001
One 750-word practicum proposal2001
Written report on field experience (equiv to 2000 words)6001, 02, 03, 04, 05