PUB HLTH 7094EX - Public Health Practicum

External - Summer - 2018

The MPH Practicum provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, at a professional practitioner level, with an industry partner working in the public health sector. Students undertake a population health project (or series of related activities) in a practice context. Through the practicum project students apply public health concepts, skills and knowledge obtained through their studies as well as participating in activities that further develop their skill set, add new tools to their professional toolkit, and assist them to understand organisational cultures and the everyday challenges of public health practice.

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Course Details

Course Code	PUB HLTH 7094EX
Course	Public Health Practicum
Coordinating Unit	Public Health
Term	Summer
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	External
Units	3
Contact	Placement equivalent to approximately one day per week over a full time semester.
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Students must have completed all of their core MPH courses prior to undertaking their practicum, other than by written permission of the program coordinator.
Incompatible	PUB HLTH 7095
Restrictions	Only available to students enrolled in the Master of Public Health.
Assessment	Journal/logbook, oral presentation, learning agreement, workplace supervisor report, project report.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Teresa Burgess

Course Coordinator: Dr Teresa Burgess
Phone: +61 8313 3468
Email: teresa.burgess@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 7, 178 North Terrace

Student & Program Support Services Hub
Email: askhealthsc@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8313 0273

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

	Describe and reflect on their experience in applying public health skills and evidence-based practice within the workplace setting
	Communicate in formats (written and spoken) appropriate to the workplace.
	Work independently and cooperatively in a professional environment
	Apply public health concepts, skills and knowledge to a practical population health problem
	Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and professional obligations of a public health practitioner
	Use technology as appropriate to the workplace and project.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-6
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	2, 3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1-6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There is no set textbook for this course. All resources, including links to journal articles and reading lists, will be disseminated via MyUni.

Recommended Resources

N/A

Online Learning

The primary means of communication outside of formal contact hours will be via MyUni. Announcements and discussion boards will be the main method of communicating with the student cohort.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Students will be placed in an approved workplace to undertake a project (or series of activities) negotiated between the workplace, the course coordinator and the student. Students will work in the workplace for the equivalent of one day per week over a full time semester, although this may be undertaken as a block or intensive depending on the project or the industry partner requirements. Students may work individually or, depending on the project, may be placed as a project team but will be assessed individually.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The practicum is a commitment of around 12 hours per week.

Attendance at the work place for one day per week is expected, with additional research, reading and preparation of reports as required under the learning agreement and project proposal.

The full-time practicum may be compressed to allow full time attendance at the workplace if this better suits the student and the workplace.

Learning Activities Summary

Topic	Description
Orientation	Orientation to the organisation Explanation of work policies, procedures and expectations Access to resources such as a computer workstation
Learning Agreement	Time and attendance requirements to which the students will be held accountable Specific skills to be developed or knowledge to be gained Opportunities for involvement in a diverse range of organisational activities related to public health Proposed dates for meetings to discuss progress and ensure expectations of all parties are being met
Project Proposal	Selection of a project of value to the organisation, suitable to the skills and anticipated development of the student Methodology, timelines, resources required and available (including consultants)
Project Implementation	According to the specific requirements of the project, and in ongoing consultation with workplace supervisor and course coordinator
Oral Presentation of Project results	Select an appropriate audience that maximises the value of the project Make necessary arrangements Design and deliver the presentation
Project report	Select a format that maximises value of the project Ensure necessary resources are available Complete according to negotiated timelines

Specific Course Requirements

Students must have the University’s Insurance Form signed by the workplace supervisor and the Head of the School of Public
Health prior to starting the placement and lodge their Learning Agreement within two weeks of starting the placement. Some workplaces may also have specific requirements to be met before the placement, for example a police check or OHS&W online course.

Small Group Discovery Experience

N/A

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

ASSESSMENT TASK	TASK TYPE	WEIGHTING	COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
Reflective journal	Summative	15%	1,5
Oral presentation	Summative	15%	2,4,5
Workplace supervisor report	Summative	20%	2-6
Project report	Summative	50%	2-6

Assessment Related Requirements

N/A

Assessment Detail

Reflective journal (15%)
Documenting progress towards completion of the project, including documenting activities undertaken, problems encountered and skills developed and reflecting on role of public health practitioner in the specific context, professional development needs and organisational culture. (Approximately 1500 words)

Oral presentation (15%)
Results of the project should be presented in a 15 minute presentation to be organised by the student and undertaken either at the workplace or at the School of Public Health (by negotiation)

Workplace supervisor report (20%)
A report from the supervisor which assesses the student against professional performance expectations such as attendance, participation, completion of assigned duties, teamwork and communication, writing skills, initiative, ability to apply public health concepts, openness to suggestions, skills and knowledge acquired, student feedback to the workplace staff/team, overall
satisfaction with the student’s performance and project output.

Project report (50%)
The project report in a format appropriate to the project and describes the methods and outcomes of the project and situates the project within the context of the organisation’s mission and goals. (A word limit of up to 2500 words dependent on the nature of the project).

Submission

Extensions
All extensions for assignments must be requested, at the latest, by the last working day before the due date of submission.
Extensions will generally be granted only on medical or genuine compassionate grounds. Supporting documentation must be provided at the time a student requests an extension. Without documentation, extensions will not be granted. Late requests for extension will neither be accepted nor acknowledged.

Only the Course Co-ordinator(s) may grant extensions.

Supporting documentation will be required when requesting an extension. Examples of documents that are acceptable include: a medical certificate that specifies dates of incapacity, a police report (in the case of lost computers, car & household theft etc.), a letter from a Student Counsellor, Education and Welfare Officer (EWO) or Disability Liaison Officer that provides an assessment
of compassionate circumstances, or a letter from an independent external counsellor or appropriate professional able to verify the student’s situation. The length of any extension granted will take into account the period and severity of any incapacity or impact on the student. Extensions of more than 10 days will not be granted except in exceptional circumstances.

Late submission
Marks will be deducted when assignments for which no extension has been granted are handed in late.

All assignments, including those handed in late, will be assessed on their merits. In the case of late assignments where no
extension has been granted, 5 percentage points of the total marks possible perday will be deducted. If an assignment that
is 2 days late is awarded 65% on its merits, the mark will then be reduced by 10% (5% per day for 2 days) to 55%. If
that same assignment is 4 days late, the mark will be reduced by 20% (5% per day for 4 days) to 45%, and so on.

The School of Public Health reserves the right to refuse to accept an assignment that is more than 7 days late.

Assignments submitted after the due date may not be graded in time to be returned on the listed return dates.

Students submitting examinable written work who request (and receive) an extension that takes them beyond the examination period are advised that there is no guarantee that their grades will be processed in time to meet usual University deadlines.

Resubmission
If a student is dissatisfied with an assessment grade they should follow the Student Grievance Resolution Process </student/grievance/process/>. Students who are not satisfied with a particular assessment result should raise their concerns with Course Co-ordinator(s) in the first instance. This must be done within 10 business days of
the date of notification of the result. Resubmission of any assignment is subject to the agreement of the Course Co-ordinator(s) and will only be permitted for the most compelling of reasons.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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