PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE B

HIM3PRB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will undertake theoretical studies at the University, and a three-week (equivalent) supervised, professional practice placement in the Health Information Service of an allocated, regional healthcare facility. You will achieve practice competencies and reinforce professional discipline knowledge. You will undertake key functions on placement to gain understanding of the management, informatics, data analysis, and clinical classificatory roles of hospital health information managers. Prior to placement, students are introduced to health information management, health information science, and health informatics via classroom teaching and extensive readings. 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.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Natasha Prasad

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: HIM2PRA OR HIM2HCA OR HIM2MHA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Co-taught with HIM4PPB. Graduate Capabilities (capstone) apply to students taking 'early exit' with the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification).

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: Yes

Work-based learning: Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced:
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject

Total hours/days required: 114 hours

Location of WBL activity (region): Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro

WBL addtional requirements: WCC, Fit 2 Work Check, Immunisations, accommodation.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Compare the organisational structure and functions of Health Information Services and demonstrate how these affect the role of the health information manager, systems, procedures, and day-to-day staff and departmental management.

02. Explain the capture, use, and reporting of clinical information applied to support patient/client care, and associated privacy issues.

03. Explain the operational processes of health records management and patient/client information systems.

04. Describe the clinical governance and quality management activities of the Health Information Service.

05. Demonstrate: (i. disease and procedure classification skills, using patient records; and (ii. a practical understanding of casemix-based systems with particular regard to DRG assignment.

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

07. Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviours and competencies following a professional placement within the Industry.

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Natasha Prasad

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 114.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Two Individual quizzes equivalent to 1000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Team oral presentation. of 25 minutes and 1,500-word (1,000-words equivalent, per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Placement portfolio, individual report ( 2,000-words equivalent)Pass is required to demonstrate appropriate understanding of placement.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Professional Practice Placement for three weeks.(Including a satisfactory Supervisor report )Hurdle requirement: including pre-placement briefing attendance, post placement de-briefing interview, reflective comment submission, completion of placement journal, placement coding log and weekly contact with the LTU supervisor.114 hours.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO7

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 06-24, Day