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PBH3014 · Public health placement
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Overview
You will put into practice the knowledge and skills you have gained through your course by working within a health organisation/project team. You will gain practical experience in preparation for embarking upon or enhancing a career in health as well as opportunities to further develop your skills and competencies with the support and guidance of experienced professionals. Your placement experience will help you to better understand content learned and prepare you for the realities of the workplace. This includes working on-site and/or remotely.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Second semester | Activities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities (BLENDED) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student supervisor agreement (completion of template) Pass/Fail | Written | — | Competency |
| 2 | Preparation for placement (1 hour) | Work integrated | 10% | — |
| 3 | Placement proposal (1,500 words) | Work integrated | 35% | — |
| 4 | Placement progress reflection (1,000 words) | Work integrated | 25% | — |
| 5 | Placement summary (5 min oral presentation + 600 words) | Work integrated | 30% | — |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
- Apply prior relevant general and specific health knowledge and skills in a professional context.
- Show professionalism in the workplace.
- Communicate effectively with a variety of different stakeholders.
- Outline placement organisation/team’s structure and contribution to the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
- Critically reflect on the professional attitudes and skills required of health professionals, including personal strengths and areas for improvement.
Workload
104 hours of placement, 10 hours of teacher directed study, and 30 hours of self-directed study over the course of the teaching period.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 2 hours |
| Seminars | 8 hours |
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