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 | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Miss Jay Webb |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA209 and CXA228Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial (2hrs x weekly) |
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| Assessment | External Supervisor Competency Assessment|Log Book (10%)|Group Presentation (20%)|Reflection Diary (30%)|Project Report (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
UTAS CXA334 Professional Experience in Health Science Guide – available via MyLO |
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