HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C
HIM5PPC
2021
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesHIM4PPB AND HIM5HMD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsCo-taught with HIM4PRC
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required418 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - metro
International - metro
WBL addtional requirementsWCC, Fit 2 Work Check, Immunisations, accommodation if relevant Most locations are metro but some are regional or interstate or O/S placements
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 07-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 7 - 7
One 3.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Pre-placement briefing prior to placement
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 7 - 23
One 45.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students to complete a total of 45 days (7.5 hour per day) professional placement.
SeminarWeek: 23 - 23
Three 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, Wednesday Thursday
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five 700 word individual online discussions (3500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO7 |
| One 1500 word reflective practice report | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 15 minute individual Oral presentation. Abstract and presentation (1500 words equivalent) Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 2500 word individual investigative Report | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2 hour written HIM competency examination (2000 words equivalent) To meet professional industry competency requirements students must pass (50%) the exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 31-45, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn 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 to complete a total of 45 days (7.5 hour per day) professional placement.
SeminarWeek: 44 - 45
Three 8.00 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
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five 700 word individual online discussions (3500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO7 |
| One 1500 word reflective practice report | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 15 minute individual Oral presentation. Abstract and presentation (1500 words equivalent) Participation is required for full three days at post placement conference. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 2500 word individual investigative Report | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2 hour written HIM competency examination (2000 words equivalent) To meet professional industry competency requirements students must pass (50%) the exam. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | No | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |