Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Public Health School
This course involves supervised work experience in environments where Health Sciences graduates may work including health services, universities and non-government agencies. The course assumes students will have knowledge and skills consistent with completion of the first two years of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program.
Students should meet with the Course Coordinator before the end of Semester 1 for Semester 2 enrolment in HLTH3001 of the same year to discuss the practicum and their preferred placement.
HLTH3001 Practicum in Health Sciences has been developed to provide final year Health Science students with hands-on work experience in a health-related work environment. The course will draw from the student's accumulated knowledge and skill base and prepare them for future employment within the health care industry. The course also delivers important vocational skills training.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students must have completed the required checklist items (i.e., bluecard application, hepatitis B vaccination schedule, met with the course coordinator) before enrolling in this course.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Completed 2 full years of the BHlthSc
Restrictions
BHlthSc. Enrolment requires permission from the Course Coordinator
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
Additional timetable information
Students must allow at least one full day per week to attend their work placement. Additional time at the work placement site is optional and dependant upon agreement between the student and the work placement supervisor.
In addition, seminars will be held at the Herston campus. Attendance at the work placement siteᅠand active participation in the seminarsᅠare compulsory requirements to pass HLTH3001.
Aims and outcomes
The aims of HLTH3001 are for students to:
- Gain a minimum of 90 hrs of supervised work experience in a health-related work setting
- Integrate key professional skills and competencies and apply them successfully in a real-world environment
- Develop professional modes of behaviour suitable for the workplace
- Broaden understanding of employment options within the health sector
- Develop employment-seeking skills
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Work effectively in a health-related work environment
LO2.
Successfully integrate and apply your Health Sciences knowledge and skill base
LO3.
Demonstrate understanding of the ethical and civic responsibilities associated with professional practice in a work place
LO4.
Develop an understanding of industry expectations in relation to a qualification in health sciences
LO5.
Demonstrate skills in effective written communication.
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
---|---|---|---|
Participation/ Student contribution | Placement Timesheet | Pass / Fail |
Must be submitted to bb by 9am on the Friday in Week 13 |
Presentation | My Work Placement (Poster) | Pass / Fail |
Must be brought to class in week 12 and uploaded to BB |
Performance | Work Placement | Pass / Fail |
Completed by supervisor at end of placement |
Project | My CV | Pass / Fail |
Must be brought to class in Week 5 and updated and then uploaded in week 7 |
Project | Unlocking your employability | Pass / Fail |
Must be completed by week 4, 9am on the Monday |
Participation/ Student contribution | Seminar Participation | Pass / Fail |
Weeks 1, 5 and 12 |
Notebook/ Logbook | Reflective Journal | Pass / Fail | |
Notebook/ Logbook | Reflective Journal | Pass / Fail | |
Notebook/ Logbook | Reflective Journal | Pass / Fail |
Assessment details
Placement Timesheet
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Due date
Must be submitted to bb by 9am on the Friday in Week 13
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
A minimum of 90 hrs of supervised and approved work placement. Students should develop their own method for recording attendance/timesheet at the placement (an exemplar is available on BB) and have this signed off by the supervisor.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines.
My Work Placement (Poster)
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Due date
Must be brought to class in week 12 and uploaded to BB
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
A poster presentation detailing the student's worksite, its role and focus, and the student's activities must be compiled and displayed at the final class. All supervisors and sponsoring organisations will be invited to attend the presentation.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines
Work Placement
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Due date
Completed by supervisor at end of placement
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Industry supervisors are asked to complete an evaluation of the student's placement. The evaluation must be of a satisfactory standard.
UQ will contact supervisors to complete evaluations, students are not required to do this
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines
My CV
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Due date
Must be brought to class in Week 5 and updated and then uploaded in week 7
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L05
Task description
Students must compile a personal curriculum vitae and bring a copy to the Student Services workshop in Week 5
A copy must also be submitted via Blackboard before the class commences
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines
Unlocking your employability
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Due date
Must be completed by week 4, 9am on the Monday
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
Students must complete the online course: Employ101x Unlocking your Employability. This online course steps students a process of reflecting on their skills and abilities and how these can be actively marketed to a future employer.
Students must complete the course and all of its associated activities and recieve a certificate of completion. A copy of the certificate is to be uploaded to Blackboard
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 21 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Seminar Participation
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Due date
Weeks 1, 5 and 12
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L04
Task description
There are three compulsory class sessions held during the semester:
- Week 1 - overview of placement
- Week 5 (TBC) - examines CVs, interview etc with student careers service
- Week 12- final poster presentation.
Attendance at these sessions are compulsory. Please contact the Course Coordinator urgently if you are not able to attend to make alternate arrangements.
Submission guidelines
Seminars will be available via zoom and recorded for students to watch at a later date if they are unable to make it on the day
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Seminars will be available via zoom and recorded for students to watch at a later date if they are unable to make it on the day
Reflective Journal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Three journals (diaries) detailing the student's activities during the work placement will be completed and submitted via Blackboard. The reflective journal should detail all work-related activites undertaken and clearly show how the student's skill and knowledge base was used to successfully complete the tasks. Gaps in the student's knowledge, challenges or unresolved problems should also be detailed and the resolution (or not) explained. Any network connections the students have made through their work placement should also be acknowledged. Of importance is that the student clearly shows how he/she has developed professional and ethical behaviours throughout the course of the work placement.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines
Reflective Journal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Three journals (diaries) detailing the student's activities during the work placement will be completed and submitted via Blackboard. The reflective journal should detail all work-related activites undertaken and clearly show how the student's skill and knowledge base was used to successfully complete the tasks. Gaps in the student's knowledge, challenges or unresolved problems should also be detailed and the resolution (or not) explained. Any network connections the students have made through their work placement should also be acknowledged. Of importance is that the student clearly shows how he/she has developed professional and ethical behaviours throughout the course of the work placement.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Please see 10. Policies & Guidelines
Reflective Journal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass / Fail
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Three journals (diaries) detailing the student's activities during the work placement will be completed and submitted via Blackboard. The reflective journal should detail all work-related activites undertaken and clearly show how the student's skill and knowledge base was used to successfully complete the tasks. Gaps in the student's knowledge, challenges or unresolved problems should also be detailed and the resolution (or not) explained. Any network connections the students have made through their work placement should also be acknowledged. Of importance is that the student clearly shows how he/she has developed professional and ethical behaviours throughout the course of the work placement.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 21 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Pass/Fails | Description |
---|---|
P |
Course grade description: A grade of PASS will be assigned to those students who: have successfully fulfilled attendance and participation requirements for the course, both at the workplace (90 hours minimum) and the seminars, and submit and achieve a PASS grade in all other assessment items |
F |
Course grade description: A grade of FAIL will be assigned to those students who fail to achieve: the attendance requirements for the course, either at the workplace (90 hours minimum) or in tutorials and/or a PASS grade in all other assessment items |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Turnitin no longer automatically emails students a receipt when they upload an assignment.ᅠ Students need to download their receipt manually and keep a copy as proof of submission.ᅠᅠᅠ
Assignment Submission:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and/or using Tunitin.ᅠBefore submitted any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ’s compulsory onlineᅠAcademic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment you need to download your receipt and keep a copy as proof of submission.ᅠ It is the responsibility of the student to check the assignment preview and confirm that the assignment has been successfully submitted.ᅠᅠ
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot)
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Students must present to their work placement in a professional manner and are required to purchase a UQ business shirt from the Co-op bookshop for this purpose.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Seminar |
Introduction Overview of placement Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
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Seminar |
Getting a Job Job Searching Strategies; Networking; Understanding & Articulating your Skills and Experience; Writing a Resume and Cover Letter; Applying and interviewing for a job Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
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Seminar |
Placement Showcase: My Work Placement (Poster) Showcase of student posters providing background and context to the student's work placement. All supervisors are invited to attend. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
Course guidelines
School of Public Health (SPH) Guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment - Preamble
To apply for an extension to the due date for a piece of progressive assessment (eg assignments, oral presentations and computer-based assignments) students should complete the online request at https://my.uq.edu.au/node/218/1
Information regarding deferral of in-semester exams and end-of-semester exams is available from https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/deferring-exam
If requesting an extension on medical grounds, a medical certificate must be provided. The extension will be approved for the number of days included in the medical certificate that the student was not fit to study or work, eg if the medical certificate is for 3 days, an extension will be approved for 3 days maximum regardless of the student's request.
If requesting an extension using a Student Access Plan for Disability (SAPD) as evidence, a maximum of 7-day extension will be approved in the first instance. Updated medical documentation, as well as a copy of the SAPD, is required if requesting an extension for more than 7 days.
The maximum time for an in-semester extension is four weeks.
The following SPH guidelines are consistent with the UQ policy. However, the SPH Guidelines contain specific rules and interpretations for SPH courses, and requests for extension and penalties for late submissions will be judged according to the guidelines outlined in this document. You should read both the information in your my.UQ at the following link: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=1#1 and the SPH guidelines (below) before submitting a request for an extension. The SPH Guidelines apply to all courses offered by the School of Public Health unless the ECP explicitly states otherwise.
SPH Guidelines for late submission of progressive assessment
Initial extension for an individual item of assessment – the SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Course Coordinator decides.
This could be for medical or compassionate reasons, or if, in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, there are exceptional circumstances.
Acceptable and unacceptable reasons for an extension are listed at the following link, along with the required evidence to be provided: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=1#1
All requests should be lodged at least 24 hours prior to the due date for the assessment.
If applying for an extension after the due date and time of the assessment item, your request may not be approved. An explanation as to why your request was not submitted prior must be included.
If approved, a new due date will be set. This would generally be no later than 7 days after the original due date, however this can be modified to take account of the circumstances of the request and the time that would have been lost from studies.
If the new due date is past the date for submission of end-of-semester results, the student will receive an INC (incomplete) result.
Second and all subsequent extensions for an individual item of assessment – the SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Program Director together with the Course Coordinator decides.
This would only be approved for exceptional circumstance with supporting documentation.
- Online requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the due date from the first extension.
- The SPH Teaching & Assessment Support Team and/or the Course Coordinator will consult with the Program Director, who will make the final decision.
- If approved, the new due date would generally be no later than 7 days after the first extension due date.
- The Program Director should consider if remedial or other support should be offered to the student.
- The Program Director should provide a report on these matters as needed at SPH Examiners’ Meetings.
Please Note: In order to support course progression, extensions that total more than 14 calendar days from the original due date of an assessment item will only be approved in very exceptional circumstances. These requests are assessed and approved or denied on a case-by-case basis.
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might be eligible to withdraw without academic penalty.
Penalty for late submission
Submission of assignments, practical reports, workbooks, and other types of written assessments after the due date specified in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP) will receive a penalty.
The penalty will be a deduction of 10% RELATIVE PERCENTAGE per day (24 hour period or part thereof, including weekends and public holidays) or for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day, e.g If the original mark is 73%, then 10% relative percentage is 10% of this value, ie 7.3%, The final mark for this assessment item after applying the penalty for 1 day late submission would be 73 -7.3 = 65.7% The same outcome is achieved by multiplying the original score by .9; ie 73 x .9 = 65.7%
The penalty for multiple days late is the relative percentage multiplied by the number of days late.
A submission that is not made within 10 days of the due date will receive a mark of 0% for that assessment item.
Where a student has sought more than one extension, the due date for calculating the penalty will be the due date for the most recently approved extension.
Submission of Medical Certificates
Students are responsible for ensuring that any medical documentation they submit is authentic and signed by a registered medical practitioner. Such practitioners can be identified via the AHPRA website. Also note that:
- Not all online medical services are staffed by registered practitioners
- If the registration status of the practitioner cannot be verified, then an alternative practitioner should be sought
- Students will be held fully responsible for all documentation they submit, even if done so in ignorance of the practitioner's registration status
Medical documentation may be subjected to an audit by the University.
SPH Assessment Guidelines
The School of Public Health assessment tasks have been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. While students may us AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.