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PUH8070 Public Health Industry Placement A

Semester 1, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Health and Medical Sciences
Grading basis : Pass/Not Pass
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: PUH8010 and PUH8020 and PUH8030 and PUH8040

Overview

Translating and applying theoretical knowledge into practice allows students to experience public health in practice and apply their knowledge in real world settings. This course aligns with the CAPHIA area of practice, ‘evidenced-based professional population health practice’, and the related competencies. Public health graduates are required to demonstrate competence in applying knowledge and skills and working in an interdisciplinary setting. The course facilitates the consolidation of theoretical learning into practice. The professional placement hours are undertaken over two (2) courses during the program of study.

This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in preliminary learning in order to apply it in a public health setting. Upon completion of this course, students should have applied critical thinking and decision-making knowledge and skills in public health program/s. The aim of this course is for students to consolidate their knowledge, apply it in a real world setting and gain `hands on' experience required of public health practitioners. The placement will generally be completed by working on a public health-related project under the guidance of a supervisor. By the end of the placement, students should be able to integrate, synthesise and apply the knowledge from the four core courses to a real-world public health scenario.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Discuss core principles of just, ethical/legal public health practice.
  2. Integrate theoretical knowledge into practice and apply to various public health programs and settings.
  3. Undertake a stakeholder analysis.
  4. Demonstrate a high level of professional presentation and perform in a professional and ethical manner while displaying a high level of evidence-based knowledge and skills drawn from interactions with other discipline areas.
  5. Apply effective communication skills in interactions with supervisors and colleagues.
  6. Engage in professional reflection of personal strengths and skills to work effectively with others and in teams.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Professional practice and creating a logbook 50.00
2. Stakeholder analysis 30.00
3. Self-reflection and role as a public health practitioner 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Planning document No 20 1,2
Assignments Written Reflection (personal/clinical) No 40 2,3,6
Assignments Practical Placement Performance No 40 2,4,5,6
Date printed 9 February 2024