Professional Experience in Health Sciences unit (CXA334)

Launceston

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

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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 UniConnect 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 CXA228

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Tutorial (2hrs x weekly)
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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