Unit details

PUBH3308 Population Health Practicum

Credit

12 points

Offering

If this unit does not have an online alternative, then students who are presently unable to enter Western Australia and whose studies would be delayed by an inability to complete this unit, should contact the unit coordinator (details given on this page) to ascertain, on an individual case-by-case basis, if alternate arrangements can be made to support their study in this unit.

Availability	Location	Mode
Not available in 2021	UWA (Perth)	Face to face Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.

Details for undergraduate courses

• Level 3 elective

Content

This unit offers students the opportunity to work with prospective employers, apply theoretical knowledge to the 'real world' and gain valuable experience in the health workplace. Students participate in a number of workplace activities and projects to gain experience relevant to a range of health issues specific to the health-related host agency. Through the practicum, students are able to further develop their observational skills, relevant practical skills, lateral thinking and problem solving skills, literacy and communication skills, as well as professional responsibility and ethical conduct. The agency practicum provides an opportunity for students to undertake projects for which they may not have had the resources. It may also provide an opportunity to raise awareness of particular health issues in the community.

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) apply population health knowledge and skills to real-world health settings; (2) develop an ethical sense of social responsibility and citizenship; (3) promote equity and social justice in the community; (4) use evidence in a workplace setting; (5) demonstrate communication skills, including verbal and written, presentation and interviewing skills; (6) develop and maintain appropriate resources for the workplace; (7) apply project management skills; (8) demonstrate professional behaviour in a work setting; (9) work cooperatively as a member of a team, accepting and providing leadership; (10) recognise one's own limitations and seek assistance as required; (11) use time management strategies; and (12) use reflective practice.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) learning ePortfolio (which includes the Learning Plan); (2) agency appraisal of student performance; (3) reflections on workshop/practicum experience; and (4) written report and seminar presentation on report. Further information is available in the unit outline.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)

Helena Iredell and Professor Colleen Fisher

Unit rules

Co-requisites:

PUBH2216 Communication and Project Planning in Health; PUBH3307 Health Systems and Policy; and PUBH3305 Health Research Design and Methods

Approved quota: 50—students must be enrolled in the Population Health major and allocation is based upon academic achievement (WAM) in PUBH1101 Health and Illness in Human Populations, PUBH1102 Health and Globalisation, PUBH2203 Foundations of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, PUBH2204 Disease Prevention and Control and PUBH2216 Communication and Project Planning in Health; 2 Indigenous students; 3 low socioeconomic status students.

Incidental fees

Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here or contact your Faculty Office).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
(1) National Police Clearance (estimated cost - $61.00)
(2) Optional rural placement travel costs (estimated cost - variable)
(3) Working With With Children Check (estimated cost - $11.00).

Contact hours

full-time placement: 140 hours (35 hours per week for 4 weeks); agency attendance semester 1: 30 hours; SPH workshops: 15 hours; e-portfolio: 115 hours

Note

All students must have a National Police Clearance Certificate, issued within the last 12 months.