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

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesHIM5HMD AND HIM4PPB

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

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

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.

02. Analyse the processes for the collection and application of health information for clinical and other purposes at agency level.

03. Critically reflect on current theory and practice and evaluate processes across health care agencies translating knowledge into new contexts.

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.

05. Interrogate health data through extraction and analysis (including ICD-10-AM coding according to state and national protocols.)

06. Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and communicate appropriately using a wide range of mediums.

07. Demonstrate high professional ethical standards and maintain awareness of the social and ethical implications of professional and personal activities.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 07-28, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Five 700 word individual online discussions (3500 words equivalent)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO3, SILO7
One 1500 word reflective practice report	N/A	Report	Individual	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	Oral presentation	Individual	No	15	SILO2, SILO3
One 2500 word individual investigative Report	N/A	Report	Individual	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	Central exam	Individual	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	Other	Individual	No	0	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 31-45, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Five 700 word individual online discussions (3500 words equivalent)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO3, SILO7
One 1500 word reflective practice report	N/A	Report	Individual	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	Oral presentation	Individual	No	15	SILO2, SILO3
One 2500 word individual investigative Report	N/A	Report	Individual	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	Central exam	Individual	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	Other	Individual	No	0	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7