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.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Merilyn Riley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: HIM4PPB AND HIM4AHA

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: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/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.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.