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PHI5289 · Professional practice development
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Overview
In this unit, you will be equipped with relevant knowledge and skills to meet professional workplace expectations in public health. In a field as dynamic and impactful as public health, the transition from academic theory to real-world application is not just a step but a leap forward. For this reason, professionalism is the key to the successful implementation of public health programs, which serves as a foundation for the career advancement of practitioners in the future. You will be prepared for professional roles in public health by enhancing knowledge and skills in areas such as communication, teamwork, project management, and leadership. Additionally, we will focus on developing your professional conduct and adherence to ethical codes of practice in workplace settings.
Areas of study: Public health
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | Monash Indonesia term 2 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
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 | Critical reflection on professionalism in workplace (Individual 5-7 minutes video) | Written | 35% | — |
| 2 | Development of project proposal-Group presentation-pitching (Maximum 10 minutes plus Q&A 10 minutes) | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 3 | Project management plan-Group work (2,400 words +/- 10%, plus charts and tables) | Project | 35% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibition
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate issues related to professional practice in public health
- Implement a teamwork approach to reviewing and presenting a public health problem
- Apply project management theories to public health practice
- Analyse, summarise and explain issues related to public health to stakeholders
- Apply professionalism and teamwork skills in workplace contexts
- Analyse and apply project management principles and processes to a public health project
Workload
24 hours per week including directed and self-directed learning (scheduled classes, prescribed activities and independent work).
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 hours |
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