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
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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
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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
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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
Intended Learning Outcomes
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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
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/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Group program plan and GANTT chart (1500 words equivalent per student)Students work in groups of five | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2500-word project report | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 15 minute group presentation (300 words equiv per student) and preparation | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO5 |