HSH212 - Professional Practice

Unit details

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2022 unit information

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Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD*, Cloud (online)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Claudia Strugnell
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week

Note:

*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery

Content

This unit assists students to develop a range of health promotion professional practice skills necessary for effective health promotion action on the range of determinants of health.

The unit consists of two modules.

Module 1 covers community and stakeholder engagement and partnerships. It also explores career planning in relation to health promotion and public health.

Module 2 covers project management and grant writing. Students will focus their attention on the participation and inclusion of vulnerable population groups within Australia, in a community health setting.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Explain the principles and theories of community engagement and capacity building as they relate to health promotion and public health.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication

ULO2

Understand and apply the principles of reflective practice to learning for the unit.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Identify and explain ways to monitor and evaluate community based programs.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Apply the knowledge gained in the unit with respect to community engagement, capacity building and program management.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Trimester 2:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1: a) Audio-visual reflection of health worker interview b) partnerships report 10 minute audio-visual reflection and 1000 word report 50%
  • Week 6
Assessment 2: Grant application 2000 words 50%
  • Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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