HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C
HIM5PPC
2019
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
In this subject, students will further 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 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.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM5HMD and HIM4PPB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Co-taught with HIM4PRC
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Synthesise graduate-entry competencies in the practice of health information management through supervised engagement in activities which build upon academic studies and previous placement and experiences.
- Activities:
- Completion of supervised placement activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse the processes for the collection and application of health information for clinical and other purposes at agency level.
- Activities:
- Written and oral report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically reflect on current theory and practice and evaluate processes across health care agencies translating knowledge into new contexts.
- Activities:
- Written investigative report, contribution to on-line discussions and completion of a placement journal and reflective practice assignment; post placement debriefing interview with academic supervisor
04. Integrate skills in project and time management including development and achievement of objectives, ability to work autonomously and to demonstrate initiative in work practice.
- Activities:
- Documentation in placement journal, including development of objectives and evidence of placement-related project planning and execution.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
05. Interrogate health data through extraction and analysis (including ICD-10-AM coding according to state and national protocols.)
- Activities:
- Completion of supervised placement activities.
06. Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and communicate appropriately using a wide range of mediums.
- Activities:
- Completion of supervised placement activities. Attendance for 3 days at Post Placement Conference
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
07. Demonstrate high professional ethical standards and maintain awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities.
- Activities:
- Demonstrated to placement supervisor. Attendance for 3 days at Post Placement Conference
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
07
-
07
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 07 to week 07
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Pre-placement briefing prior to placement"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
07
-
23
One 45.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 07 to week 23
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete a total of 45 days (7.5 hour per day) professional placement."
Seminar
Week:
23
-
23
Three 8.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 23 to week 23
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five 700-word individual online discussions (3500-words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 07 | |
| One 1500- word reflective practice report | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| One 15-minute individual Oral presentation. Abstract and presentation (1500-words equivalent) | Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference | 15 | 02, 03 |
| One 2500-word individual investigative Report | 25 | 02, 03 | |
| 2-hour written HIM competency examination (2000-words equivalent) | To meet professional industry competency requirements students must pass (50%) the exam. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Professional placement incl. reflective journal & weekly supervisor correspondence (3500 words equiv | Pass'/Fail grade applied for the professional placement aspect of this subject Involves pre placement briefing, 44 days of placement and 3 day post placement conference, reflective journal, student/supervisor feedback and weekly correspondence with academic supervisors. To meet professional competency requirements students must pass the professional placement | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 31-45, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
44
-
45
Three 8.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 44 to week 45
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
45
One 45.0 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 to complete a total of 45 days (7.5 hour per day) professional placement."
Lecture
Week:
31
-
31
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tuesday or Wednesday"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five 700-word individual online discussions (3500-words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 07 | |
| One 1500- word reflective practice report | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| One 15-minute individual Oral presentation. Abstract and presentation (1500-words equivalent) | Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference | 15 | 02, 03 |
| One 2500-word individual investigative Report | 25 | 02, 03 | |
| 2-hour written HIM competency examination (2000-words equivalent) | To meet professional industry competency requirements students must pass (50%) the exam. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Professional placement incl. reflective journal & weekly supervisor correspondence (3500 words equiv | Pass'/Fail grade applied for the professional placement aspect of this subject Involves pre placement briefing, 44 days of placement and 3 day post placement conference, reflective journal, student/supervisor feedback and weekly correspondence with academic supervisors. To meet professional competency requirements students must pass the professional placement | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |