PUB371 Transition to Professional Health Information Management Practice
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| Unit code: | PUB371 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | PUB359 |
| Equivalent(s): | PUB364 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $4,848 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | PUB371 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | PUB359 |
| Equivalent: | PUB364 |
| Coordinator: | Maryann Wood | mt.wood@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This is one of the final three units prior to graduates commencing work as a health information management professional. Recognising that your level of expertise is at the beginner practitioner level, this unit is designed to provide you with practical experiences in health information management through work shadowing at your placement site. You will also develop professional skills in critical reflection about HIM practices that help define you as a health care professional and set you on a pathway of continuing professional development. It will instill and nurture your development in the areas of personal qualities, values, attitudes and behaviours which are fundamental to HIM practice within the broader context of health care. These strategies and experiences will support your transition into the workplace.
This is a designated unit which is essential to your course progression. Designated units include professional experience units, units requiring the development of particular skills, and units requiring demonstration of certain personal qualities. If you fail to achieve a satisfactory level of performance in a designated unit, you may be excluded from enrolment or will be put on academic probation. If you fail a designated unit twice within your course, you may be excluded. Supplementary assessment is not available on designated units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Explore the role and concepts of continuous improvement and development in health information management practices;
- Appraise and adopt a critical and enquiry based approach to the practice of health information management;
- Contribute to the professional health information management knowledge base and research programs;
- Promote a commitment to self directed professional development and life-long learning; analyse the moral, ethical, legal, social, economic, and political implications of providing and managing health information.
Content
You will engage in, and experience, the following:
- Professional Conduct - Codes of conduct and ethics, communication, patient focus, confidentiality and information security obligations, working in a team with other health care professionals
- Professional Growth - Career development
- Evidence Based Practice - Critical appraisal of information and its use in a healthcare environment
- Your Role in the Profession - Professional Association;
- You as a Health Information Manager in the Australian health care system;
- Development of independent HIM practices and understanding and utilising the value of partnerships
Learning Approaches
This unit is a work integrated learning activity. You will engage in experiential learning strategies in the health facility setting. You will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of health information activities through work shadowing. Practical experiences obtained during work integrated learning in this unit are designed to give you opportunities to develop further reflective practice skills and strategies that will be helpful as your professional career develops. Students will also engage with academic staff through online support sessions during the semester.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Formative
You will receive regular feedback and support from academic staff and your placement supervisors, aimed at identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement in your HIM practices. It is also expected that you will demonstrate self-assessment and identification of learning needs as you encounter unfamiliar situations.
Summative
You will submit two work shadowing reports during the placement period. You will also complete a research activity relating to an HIM issue in your placement site and produce a report on your findings. Feedback on these documents will constitute your summative assessment.
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessments to be completed throughout the semester. This unit will normally be undertaken in the same semester as PUB373 Integrated Health Information Management Practice and PUB370 Practical Clinical Classification and the requirements of the three units combined will involve a total of 4 days x 12 weeks (or equivalent depending on student placement plans) of work integrated learning in a health care environment. In the part time mode this unit will be undertaken with PUB370 Practical Clinical Classification and will involve a combined total of 2 days x 12 weeks (or equivalent depending on student placement plans) of placement attendance.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Placement Workbook
There are two components to this assessment item. You will be required to provide a summary report of all activities undertaken during your practical placement in weeks 6 and 12 (or equivalent depending on student placement plans). Included in these summary reports will be your reflections on how your university learning translates into the real world.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Research report
You will be provided with a topical health information management issue and will explore the issue through the way it is managed at your placement site and reported in the literature. You will write a comprehensive report on your findings for mock submission to your placement agency.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Hepatitis B, COVID-19, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis vaccinations, blue card
HIM Placement T-shirt
Criminal history check
Students who are required to undertake placements off campus may incur additional costs (for example travel and accommodation).
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Costs
There is a cost for vaccinations and the criminal history check.
Students who are required to undertake placements off campus may incur additional costs (for example travel and accommodation).
Resources
There is no prescribed text for this unit.
Risk Assessment Statement
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
Placement agencies are covered by their own Workplace Health and Safety requirements and policies. Details of these are outlined in their agency profile held by the School.
During your placement you are required to conduct yourself in a safe and professional
manner, avoiding any risk taking behaviours.
The University's student insurance policy specifically covers the range of activity included in the professional practice placement.
You are required to hold a valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check) and provide evidence of vaccination status before commencing this field placement.
INSURANCE COVER
The University has taken out personal accident insurance to cover students engaged in work experience programs. Students involved in professional practice are covered under the conditions of this scheme including cover under the University's legal liability policy, in the event of an action of negligence involving personal injury or property damage being brought against the University. Information will be forwarded to agencies involved in the professional practice program informing them of the QUT insurance cover.
The personal accident insurance cover provides cover for death or injury with capital benefits on a sliding scale up to $35,000 depending on the nature of the injury but does not provide for weekly or medical benefits. This policy has been taken out because students involved in work experience programs from the University are not eligible for normal workers' compensation cover.
The Student Guild has a separate insurance cover for injury to students. You can access this
by contacting your Guild.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Placement Workbook, Research report - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Placement Workbook, Research report - Employ digital capabilities in accessing, evaluating, utilising and communicating digital health information across a range of stakeholders, and intra- and inter-professional contexts that demonstrate independence, accountability, creativity and initiative as a HIM professional. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Placement Workbook, Research report - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Placement Workbook, Research report - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Placement Workbook
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | PUB371 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | PUB359 |
| Equivalent: | PUB364 |
Overview
This is one of the final three units prior to graduates commencing work as a health information management professional. Recognising that your level of expertise is at the beginner practitioner level, this unit is designed to provide you with practical experiences in health information management through work shadowing at your placement site. You will also develop professional skills in critical reflection about HIM practices that help define you as a health care professional and set you on a pathway of continuing professional development. It will instill and nurture your development in the areas of personal qualities, values, attitudes and behaviours which are fundamental to HIM practice within the broader context of health care. These strategies and experiences will support your transition into the workplace.
This is a designated unit which is essential to your course progression. Designated units include professional experience units, units requiring the development of particular skills, and units requiring demonstration of certain personal qualities. If you fail to achieve a satisfactory level of performance in a designated unit, you may be excluded from enrolment or will be put on academic probation. If you fail a designated unit twice within your course, you may be excluded. Supplementary assessment is not available on designated units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Explore the role and concepts of continuous improvement and development in health information management practices;
- Appraise and adopt a critical and enquiry based approach to the practice of health information management;
- Contribute to the professional health information management knowledge base and research programs;
- Promote a commitment to self directed professional development and life-long learning; analyse the moral, ethical, legal, social, economic, and political implications of providing and managing health information.
Content
You will engage in, and experience, the following:
- Professional Conduct - Codes of conduct and ethics, communication, patient focus, confidentiality and information security obligations, working in a team with other health care professionals
- Professional Growth - Career development
- Evidence Based Practice - Critical appraisal of information and its use in a healthcare environment
- Your Role in the Profession - Professional Association;
- You as a Health Information Manager in the Australian health care system;
- Development of independent HIM practices and understanding and utilising the value of partnerships
Learning Approaches
This unit is a work integrated learning activity. You will engage in experiential learning strategies in the health facility setting. You will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of health information activities through work shadowing. Practical experiences obtained during work integrated learning in this unit are designed to give you opportunities to develop further reflective practice skills and strategies that will be helpful as your professional career develops. Students will also engage with academic staff through online support sessions during the semester.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Formative
You will receive regular feedback and support from academic staff and your placement supervisors, aimed at identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement in your HIM practices. It is also expected that you will demonstrate self-assessment and identification of learning needs as you encounter unfamiliar situations.
Summative
You will submit two work shadowing reports during the placement period. You will also complete a research activity relating to an HIM issue in your placement site and produce a report on your findings. Feedback on these documents will constitute your summative assessment.
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessments to be completed throughout the semester. This unit will normally be undertaken in the same semester as PUB373 Integrated Health Information Management Practice and PUB370 Practical Clinical Classification and the requirements of the three units combined will involve a total of 4 days x 12 weeks (or equivalent depending on student placement plans) of work integrated learning in a health care environment. In the part time mode this unit will be undertaken with PUB370 Practical Clinical Classification and will involve a combined total of 2 days x 12 weeks (or equivalent depending on student placement plans) of placement attendance.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Placement Workbook
There are two components to this assessment item. You will be required to provide a summary report of all activities undertaken during your practical placement in weeks 6 and 12 (or equivalent depending on student placement plans). Included in these summary reports will be your reflections on how your university learning translates into the real world.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Research report
You will be provided with a topical health information management issue and will explore the issue through the way it is managed at your placement site and reported in the literature. You will write a comprehensive report on your findings for mock submission to your placement agency.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Hepatitis B, COVID-19, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis vaccinations, blue card
HIM Placement T-shirt
Criminal history check
Students who are required to undertake placements off campus may incur additional costs (for example travel and accommodation).
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Costs
There is a cost for vaccinations and the criminal history check.
Students who are required to undertake placements off campus may incur additional costs (for example travel and accommodation).
Resources
There is no prescribed text for this unit.
Risk Assessment Statement
WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
Placement agencies are covered by their own Workplace Health and Safety requirements and policies. Details of these are outlined in their agency profile held by the School.
During your placement you are required to conduct yourself in a safe and professional
manner, avoiding any risk taking behaviours.
The University's student insurance policy specifically covers the range of activity included in the professional practice placement.
You are required to hold a valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check) and provide evidence of vaccination status before commencing this field placement.
INSURANCE COVER
The University has taken out personal accident insurance to cover students engaged in work experience programs. Students involved in professional practice are covered under the conditions of this scheme including cover under the University's legal liability policy, in the event of an action of negligence involving personal injury or property damage being brought against the University. Information will be forwarded to agencies involved in the professional practice program informing them of the QUT insurance cover.
The personal accident insurance cover provides cover for death or injury with capital benefits on a sliding scale up to $35,000 depending on the nature of the injury but does not provide for weekly or medical benefits. This policy has been taken out because students involved in work experience programs from the University are not eligible for normal workers' compensation cover.
The Student Guild has a separate insurance cover for injury to students. You can access this
by contacting your Guild.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.PU51 Bachelor of Health Information Management
- Critically evaluate and apply theoretical and technical perspectives on health information management (HIM), applicable to professional practice to solve routine and emergent problems. [Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Placement Workbook, Research report - Initiate effective approaches for engaging in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving that reflect diverse perspectives and culturally safe and responsive practice, encompassing evidence-based HIM solutions. [Practice, Values/Disposition
Relates to: Placement Workbook, Research report - Employ digital capabilities in accessing, evaluating, utilising and communicating digital health information across a range of stakeholders, and intra- and inter-professional contexts that demonstrate independence, accountability, creativity and initiative as a HIM professional. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Placement Workbook, Research report - Exercise judgement in the context of HIM, informed by sustainable, legal, ethical, and professional perspectives that promote social inclusivity, multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice. [Values/Disposition, Knowledge, Practice]
Relates to: Placement Workbook, Research report - Reflect critically on performance and feedback to identify self improvements and action learning opportunities, while building productive professional relationships across diverse stakeholders. [Practice, Values/Disposition]
Relates to: Placement Workbook