Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Health: Industry Project and Practice
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PUBH1408 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020 |
PUBH1408 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2023 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PUBH1408 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex24 (H23A) |
PUBH1408 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex25 (H24A), UGRDFlex25 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Tino D'Angelo
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4380
Course Coordinator Email: tino.dangelo@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 51.08.02
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
This course draws on the principles developed in Project Management in Health (BUSM4600) to design and undertake a project within the health industry.
Course Description
This is a Capstone course that provides Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) through a blended approach including a WIL project, placement and/or simulated work experience. You will participate in a series of workshops to lay the groundwork for the design of the project and also to develop employability skills and knowledge. You will apply your skills and knowledge when you conduct your project and are assessed in a workplace or simulated workplace setting.
You will gain connections to health industry links shared by your course coordinator. You will be responsible for securing your own placement and undertake a minimum of 80 hours placement (equivalent to 10 days), create a journal of your learnings and share your reflections in a final presentation.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD019 Associate Degree in Health Sciences:
1. Knowledge Capability
Apply broad theoretical and technical knowledge of health science theories, principles and concepts in various real-world settings, in para-professional practice.
2. Evidence Knowledge Capability
Apply evidence-based knowledge to inform effective practice in a variety of contexts, individually or in teams, with emerging technological advancements.
3. Problem Solving
Apply analytical and evaluation skills to implement effective solutions to health problems within ethical and regulatory standards.
4. Communication Capability
Communicate and reflect on scientific findings, to diverse audiences utilising a variety of formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.
5. Teamwork Capability
Demonstrate critical reflection, responsibility and accountability for own learning and skills, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Professional work practices
Collaborate and contribute responsibly in diverse settings with consideration of the experience and perspectives of First Nations peoples and the global community in all aspects of work.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Produce documents for a range of purposes using health industry terminology and conventions.
- Design, implement and evaluate a project in a health industry workplace or simulated workplace.
- Demonstrate your workplace skills such as communication, time management, working as part of a team and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Reflect on observations in the workplace or simulated workplace and the wider health industry, and appraise the chosen health organisation.
Overview of Learning Activities
The learning activities included in this course are:
- Tutorials and workshops covering the key component concepts relating to the health industry, and to current trends.
- Online discussions and classes
- Guest speakers who are current practitioners from relevant health industry sectors.
- Research activities of a chosen health organisation.
- Placement in a health industry workplace.
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 Site.
Overview of Learning Resources
Students are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of work experience in the health or community industry.
Before you go out to do your work experience you will participate in workshops such as:
- How to write a resume and cover letter
- Employability, professional presentation and body language
- Effective workplace communication in health
- Professional resilience, and
- Preparation for your work experience placement.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas. https://rmit.instructure.com
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
This is a pass-only course based on a minimum of 80 hours placement (equivalent to 10 days). Grade is not included in your GPA calculation. You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: WIL Ready Course, Cover Letter and Resume
(Individual)
Weighting: PX/NN
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 3, and PLOs 1 & 6.
Assessment 2: WIL Agreement
(Individual)
Weighting: PX/NN
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2 & 3.
Assessment 3: Placement Logbook
(Individual)
Weighting: PX/NN
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and PLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Assessment 4: Placement Reflection
(Individual)
Weighting: PX/NN
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3, 4 and PLOs 4, 5, 6.
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.