Courses & Units
Professional Experience in Health Sciences CXA334
Introduction
This unit is designed to link and complement your program of study by introducing students to the work environment. The professional experience placement (PEP) provides students with 80 hours of industry experience within their general field of study. Students will be required to: demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for PEP and employment in the relevant discipline; demonstrate competency in discipline specific workplace tasks, and integrate discipline specific knowledge through practice, reflection and project work. Students will initially complete learning modules that will assist them in preparing for your professional experience placement.
Summary
| Unit name | Professional Experience in Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA334 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Simone Lee |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate professional communication skills, evidence based practice and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate an organised, professional and ethical approach to practice.
- Evaluate and synthesise information to develop solutions relevant to the workplace setting.
- Apply knowledge and skills to design appropriate resource materials and/or procedures/processes relevant to the workplace setting
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069901 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA209 and CXA228Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Professional Experience Placement (PEP) – 80hours (during semester), Tutorial – 2 hour (weekly on-campus). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | External Supervisor Competency Assessment|Log Book (10%)|Reflection Diary (30%)|Project Report (40%)|Group Presentation (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
UTAS CXA334 Professional Experience in Health Science Guide – available via MyLO |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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