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him4hpp health information professional practice p

HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE P

HIM4HPP

Not currently offered

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject, students will 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 complete 30 days at a placement agency/agencies. They will participate in assessment during the semester including an investigative report, placement conference, and placement journal including a reflective practice comment. Regular contact with University supervisors is maintained during and after placements via telephone, email and on-site visits.

SchoolPsychology and Public Health

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesHIM4PPB AND HIM4AHA

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

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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 experiences.
02. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of health information at agency level, and its collection and applications for clinical and other purposes.
03. Reflect 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.
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.
05. Apply skills in the extraction and analysis of health data (e.g. the allocation of ICD-10-AM codes according to state and national protocols, if applicable.)
06. Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, communicating effectively with a range of people in a variety of settings, using appropriate communication media.
07. Maintain high professional ethical standards and demonstrate awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities.
08. Demonstrate a reflective approach to professional development and a commitment to life-long learning.

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