Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Health Psychology

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

 

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BESC1409

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

150H Health Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2016

BESC1409

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

BESC1481

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

150H Health Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2014

Course Coordinator: Mr Steve Groves

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: steve.groves@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

Please note, the above recommended prior study courses are only for students enrolled in BP321 Bachelor of Medical Radiation plans.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

This course is designed to provide learning experiences that enable students to apply their knowledge of human behaviour to clinical situations. In clinical settings, the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically is a fundamental part of best practice. Effective communication is a learned skill that can improve outcomes for both patients and health professionals. Therefore, this course aims to provide skill acquisition in communication essential for professional practice.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):

BP154P23 - Bachelor of Psychology

PLO 1 Apply breadth and depth of psychology theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach.
PLO 3 Demonstrate the ability to generate and evaluate solutions to all aspects of disciplinary practice while complying with ethical, legal and regulatory standards.
PLO 4 Communicate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats and employing professional integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices

BP321MIP25 - Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Medical Imaging)
BP321NMP25 - Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine)
BP321RTP25 - Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy)
BP321NI - Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine - Industry Practice)

PLO 4 Communicate clearly and sensitively with a diverse audience, utilising contemporary and traditional approaches that employ integrity, inclusivity, and culturally safe practices to advocate for the patient whilst delivering patient-centred care. 
PLO 6 Evaluate and critically reflect on the concepts of reconciliation and cultural intelligence considering the experience and perspectives of first nations people and other societal groups, to enable equitable health outcomes.

BP321MI - Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) Medical Imaging stream
BP321NM - Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) Nuclear Medicine stream
BP321RT - Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) Radiation Therapy stream

PLO 1.e Assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care 
PLO 2.d Advocate on behalf of the patient/client when appropriate
PLO 2.e Seek opportunities to progress the profession
PLO 3.a Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers
PLO 3.b Collaborate with other health practitioners 

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  


On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of culturally safe communication necessary when working in multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse health care teams and patients, including First Nations people.
  2. Explore relevant psychological factors to facilitate patient treatment adherence and wellbeing.
  3. Demonstrate an awareness of reflective practice with respect to patient care and communication. 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Quiz
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment (Reflection 1) 
Weighting 20% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment Task 3: Written Assignment (Reflection 2) 
Weighting 40% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, & 3 

Assessment Task 4: Oral Assignment 
Weighting 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, & 3 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.