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HSC3082

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

18 September 2017 19 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational UnitDepartment of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Darshini Ayton (Caulfield), Ms Juliana Kagura (South Africa)

Synopsis

This unit will assist students to put into practice the theory that underpins the profession of health promotion by working in an agency which has promoting health as part of its core business. It will provide practical experience in preparation for embarking or enhancing a career in health promotion as well as opportunities to learn about career development, resume development and reflection on skills and capacities required by a graduate.
Applying the knowledge gained through their course by working in agencies that undertake population-based health promotion issues will help students to better understand health determinants and behaviour in the community, and prepare them for the realities of the workplace.

Outcomes

By the completion of this unit, it is expected that the students will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge and skills gained in health promotion units, in the practice of community-based health promotion;
  2. Demonstrate skills and knowledge in learning about career development;
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of health promotion theories in program design and / or delivery;
  4. Reflect on the professional attitudes and skills required of health professionals working in community settings;
  5. Critically assess a workplace environment;
  6. Critically reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses as a health professional, and skills and capacities necessary for graduate employment.

Assessment

Half-way practicum reflection report of 750 words (20%)
Final practicum reflection report of 1500 words and presentation (40%)
Career portfolio including career goals, cover letter, resume and placement work plan (40%)
Hurdle tasks of 120 hours field placement and participation in Moodle group discussions between weeks 5-12.

Chief examiner(s)

Darshini Ayton

Contact hours

144 hours including 100 hours of field placement, 12 hours of seminars, contact time of 1 hour online discussion group between weeks 5-12, and 2 hours of private study per week.
Note: The first a compulsory seminar will be held during Orientation week of semester 2.

Prerequisites

HSC2062, HSC3061

Co-requisites

HSC3082 is available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Health Science 3882; or Bachelor of Health Science/Business 4503; or Bachelor of Health Promotion 4505; or Bachelor of Public Health 4502.