303102 (v.1) Health Practice Administration 383

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Area:	School of Public Health
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Structured program in a health care setting to do with an individual health care services project. Design a research proposal in area of individual student choice that evaluates current philosophies and developments in health.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Conducted a literature review to identify problems within health care systems. Demonstrated an awareness of current philosophies and developments in the health arena. Prepared a research proposalutilising appropriate format and referencing. Demonstrated and ability to analyse and interpret data. Undertaken a professional practice project and placement in a area of choice to previous learning. Demonstrated an ability to apply professional skills in a health environment. Demonstrated appropriate administrative and time management skills infrastructure and system requirements of health informatics. Demonstrated an ability to analyse and interpret data packages. Undertaken a management professional practice placement focusing on an individual project associated with health care services.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Abdelhak, M., Grostick, S., Hanken, M.A. and Jacobs, E. (2001), Health information: management of a strategic resource (second edition). Philadelphia, WB Saunders Company.
Unit Texts:	School of Public Health. (1998), A manual for the preparation of a thesis in the school of public health. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Class presentation 10%, Literature review 20%, Professional practice placement 50%, Research grant proposal 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y   2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y