PODIATRY PROJECT

POD5PPJ

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will work collaboratively to develop knowledge and skills in using project management methodology to plan, implement and evaluate health, social and environmental change programs to prevent illness and promote health. In groups, you will develop an appreciation of theoretical frameworks, processes and practices for the development and delivery of quality improvement programs. The subject will focus on project management skills and design to conceptualise, scope and plan a program that addresses a community/population health based issue relevant to podiatry. This subject culminates in a series of group student presentations that highlight completed projects.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nicoletta Frescos

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must have passed subject POD5PPE and must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZLLPP, HZHPOD, HMPOD

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

Learning resources

Project management in Health and Community Services. Getting good ideas to work

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Dwyer, J. Liang, Z. Thiessen, V & Martini, A.

Year: 2019

Edition/Volume: 3rd EDITION

Publisher: ALLEN AND UNWIN

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Project Management: principles, processes and Practice

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prereading

Author: Hartley, S

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: 2nd Edition

Publisher: FRENCH'S FOREST: PEARSON EDUCATION

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Managing health programs and projects

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Longest, B.B

Year: 2004

Edition/Volume: 1st Edition

Publisher: JOSSEY-BASS. SAN FRANCISCO

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: 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
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
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 - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically reflect on different models of continuous quality improvement and how they are applied to podiatry practice in the health care system.
02. Work collaboratively to apply the principles of project management in the design of quality improvement projects.
03. Implement and evaluate projects in teams, within an allocated time frame as determined by project plans.
04. Work collaboratively, to critically reflect on the outcomes of projects in terms of effectiveness, sustainability and recommendations for the future.
05. Communicate project processes and outcomes as a team, to a range of stakeholders.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicoletta Frescos

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Review resources supporting your project implementation process (i.e. view audio-visual recordings [lectures] and other material)

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 43 - 43
One 8.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Supervised ResearchWeek: 33 - 43
One 1.00 hour supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Project implementation (data collection and analysis)

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 39
Three 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face lectures, review of student projects, feedback and Q&A

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One x 30 minute quiz (500 words equiv) and one x 60 minute quiz (1000 words equiv)1st quiz = 5%2nd quiz = 10%

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO1

2000 word discussion paperDiscussion on one objective of the project goal using SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time bound) and how the objective will be evaluated

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3

Group program plan and GANTT chart (1500 words equivalent per student)Students work in groups of five

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO2, SILO3

One 2500-word project report

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One 15 minute group presentation (300 words equiv per student) and preparation

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO5