him2pra professional practice a
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE A
HIM2PRA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The functional components of a Health Information Service and the responsibilities of Health Information Managers are examined in relation to the management of health records, building on the knowledge gained in HIM2MHA and developing skills in a related health business communication genre. You become familiar with electronic and manual systems for health record identification, filing, tracking and other Health Information Service functions. You integrate introductory theory and practice by undertaking a short professional practice placement in the Health Information Service of a healthcare agency to which they are assigned. 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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNatasha Prasad
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZMCHM - Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management and must have passed HLT1IPP or HIM1HAU
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Health Information: Management of a strategic resource
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAbdelhak, M., Grostick, S., Hanken, MA.
Year2012
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherELSEVIER SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required38 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsWCC, Fit 2 Work Check, Immunisations.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Prasad
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 37
Five 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
Each student is allocated to a hospital for five single days of observational placement experience.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two x individual in-class tests (30 minutes each, 1,000-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One individual written assignment (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One team written assignment - 4,000-words, (1,000-words, per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Satisfactory completion of five professional practice placement daysHurdle requirement: completion of five working days in a Health Information Service to experience discipline activities within the workplace. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Prasad
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 42
Five 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Each student is allocated to a hospital for five single days of observational placement experience.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two x individual in-class tests (30 minutes each, 1,000-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One individual written assignment (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One team written assignment - 4,000-words, (1,000-words, per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Satisfactory completion of five professional practice placement daysHurdle requirement: completion of five working days in a Health Information Service to experience discipline activities within the workplace. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |