PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C

HIM4PRC

2020

Credit points: 45

Subject outline

In this subject, you will further develop your 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 you to apply theoretical knowledge to practice, and to consolidate learning from previous professional practice placements. You will undertake 45 days of placement and complete a range of academic assessments. Regular contact with University supervisors is maintained during placements via telephone, email and on-site visits.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 45

Subject Co-ordinator: Merilyn Riley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

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

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: HIM3PRB AND HIM4MHD

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: This subject is co-taught with HIM5PPC

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: 418 hours

Location of WBL activity (region): Flexible

WBL addtional requirements: Most placements are metro but some are regional or interstate or overseas.WCC, Fit 2 Work Check, Immunisations, accommodation if relevant.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply skills in the practice of health information management through supervised engagement in activities which build upon academic studies and previous placement and 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 and compare and contrast processes across health care agencies translating knowledge into new contexts and demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning.

04. Apply skills in project and time management including development and achievement of objectives, ability to work independently and responsibility and to demonstrate initiative in work practice.

05. Extract and analyse health data (which may include the allocation of ICD-10-AM codes according to state and national protocols).

06. Effectively participate in a multidisciplinary team environment and communicate appropriately using a wide range of mediums

07. Demonstrate high professional ethical standards and maintain awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 05-25, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Merilyn Riley

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 5 - 5
One 3.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 5 and delivered via face-to-face.
Tuesday or Wednesday

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 5 - 23
One 45.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 45 days of placement offsite (7.5 hours per day)

SeminarWeek: 23 - 23
One 8.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Tuesday or Wednesday

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Five x 500 word individual online discussions (2500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO7
One x 1500 word reflective practice assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO2, SILO3
One 15 minute individual oral presentation including abstract (1500 words equivalent.)Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO3
One 1500 word individual investigative report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3
2 hour written HIM competency examination (2000 words equivalent)To meet professional competency requirements, students must pass the professional placement.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Professional placement incl. reflective journal & weekly supervisor correspondence (3500 words equivPass'/Fail grade applied for the professional placement aspect of this subjectInvolves pre placement briefing, 44 days of placement and 3 day post placement conference (1 day classified as part of your placement days (n=45)), reflective journal, student/ supervisor feedback and weekly correspondence with academic supervisors.To meet professional competency requirements students must pass the professional	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 31-45, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Merilyn Riley

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 3.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Tuesday or Wednesday

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 45
One 45.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 45 days of placement offsite (7.5 hours per day)

SeminarWeek: 44 - 44
Three 8.00 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 44 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Five x 500 word individual online discussions (2500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO7
One x 1500 word reflective practice assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO2, SILO3
One 15 minute individual oral presentation including abstract (1500 words equivalent.)Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO3
One 1500 word individual investigative report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3
2 hour written HIM competency examination (2000 words equivalent)To meet professional competency requirements, students must pass the professional placement.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Professional placement incl. reflective journal & weekly supervisor correspondence (3500 words equivPass'/Fail grade applied for the professional placement aspect of this subjectInvolves pre placement briefing, 44 days of placement and 3 day post placement conference (1 day classified as part of your placement days (n=45)), reflective journal, student/ supervisor feedback and weekly correspondence with academic supervisors.To meet professional competency requirements students must pass the professional	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7

Sydney, 2020, Week 31-45, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Merilyn Riley

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 3.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via blended.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 45
One 45.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 45 days of placement offsite (7.5 hours per day)

SeminarWeek: 44 - 44
Three 8.00 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 44 to week 44 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Five x 500 word individual online discussions (2500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO7
One x 1500 word reflective practice assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO2, SILO3
One 15 minute individual oral presentation including abstract (1500 words equivalent.)Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO3
One 1500 word individual investigative report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3
2 hour written HIM competency examination (2000 words equivalent)To meet professional competency requirements, students must pass the professional placement.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5
Professional placement incl. reflective journal & weekly supervisor correspondence (3500 words equivPass'/Fail grade applied for the professional placement aspect of this subjectInvolves pre placement briefing, 44 days of placement and 3 day post placement conference (1 day classified as part of your placement days (n=45)), reflective journal, student/ supervisor feedback and weekly correspondence with academic supervisors.To meet professional competency requirements students must pass the professional	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7