Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Health Sciences Professional Practices

• Unit Code

  HST3502

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Jillian Gaye DARBY

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Description

This is a capstone unit to prepare final-year students to gain entry intoa health science professional position. It prepares students to apply for positions in a range of working environments including rural settings; to participate in employment interviews; and to practice professional conduct to enhance employability. Students will be required to undertake 75 hours ofpracticumwithin a workplace that is applicable to the major fields of study offered in the Bachelor of Health Science course.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit is timetabled as a full year unit so that students can complete professional placements (practicum) as required.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from HST1111

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply skills and knowledge of job application techniques to effectively address selection criteria and develop a targeted curriculum vitae.
2. Critically appraise personal competencies for professional health practice and identify and seek out appropriate skill development activities.
3. Demonstrate communication skills and confidence in a professional interview.
4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and team work skills.
5. Describe the components of professional conduct in a health-related workplace and demonstrate ethical and culturally sensitive workplace principles.
6. Engage in constructive personal reflections and evaluation with workplace and university supervisors.

Unit Content

1. Capacity building for workforce engagement and management of interdisciplinary teams.
2. Career development - planning and goal setting; utilising e-portfolio.
3. Health and safety management and risk assessment.
4. Professional communication and interview skills.
5. Reflective practice - using self and workplace assessments for professional development.
6. Understanding organisational structure - legal, ethical and cultural workplace principles.
7. Workplace culture - regional and isolated workplaces and cross-cultural challenges.
8. Workplace practicum - applying skills and competencies in tasks negotiated by the placement agency.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students will be supported to apply their skills and core health competencesin a professional and vocational placement opportunity. The practicum coordinator willnegotiate placementinconsultation with the student and agency. Students will undertake negotiated activities and observations with the workplace and have the opportunity to undertake regional/remote placements and work with diverse cultures where practicable. On-campus Lecturers, small group activities and discussions, Vox pops, e-porfiolio, professional presentations, case studies and on-line resources. Online E-learning course work will be provided on-line through MyECU incorporating Vox pops and e-portfolio. Additional support is available via email, phone and skype.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• White, L. (2012). Write a winning job application: A guide to responding to selection criteria. (5th ed.). Perth, Western Australia: Lloyd White.

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