hlt1chs communicating in health sciences
COMMUNICATING IN HEALTH SCIENCES
HLT1CHS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will extend students' knowledge of the interpersonal and communication concepts and skills required in academic and health science contexts. Students will develop their speaking and listening skills in a range of situations and with a range of audiences. Oral presentation and academic writing skills will be further developed in workshops around awareness of self and others, conflict, social and cultural differences. Students will explore professional communication skills required in interactions with clients in a range of health services settings, and further develop their skills in online environments and use of e-learning tools.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in Diploma of Health Sciences (HDHSB) and must have passed HLT1LHS.All others must seek subject coordinator approval.
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, Illness and Well-being: Perspectives and Social Determinants.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLiamputtong, P., Fanany, R., Verrinder, G.
YearN/A
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherSOUTH MELBOURNE VIC: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour problem based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
10 one hour sessions of On-line activities undertaken over a 10 week period.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Workshop will be a combination of face-to-face and online activities
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Individual Online Oral Presentation (750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1 x Individual Oral & Written (online and equivalent to 1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| 1 x Individual Written Essay (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |