Health Specialty Topic 1 PG (8566)

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Health Specialty Topic 1 PG

Available teaching periods	Delivery mode	Location
View teaching periods	Online	UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL	Credit points	Faculty
0.125	3	Faculty Of Health
Discipline	Study level	HECS Bands
Discipline Of Nursing	Post Graduate Level	Band 1 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)

Introduction

The Health Specialty Topic 1 unit provides the opportunity for students to examine the major distinguishing characteristics, factors and issues of a specialty health-related area of their choice. These distinguishing characteristics, factors and issues are compared and contrasted to those comprising mainstream or generic health contexts, to enable students to develop a solid knowledge base in this specialty area. In addition, students will be encouraged to apply this knowledge base to enable the development of their practice and the provision of more appropriate, effective, and specialised treatment and care to service users, and their families.

Learning outcomes

1. Discuss the major issues related to an identified specialty health context for the health care practitioner;
2. Critically examine the similarities of and differences between the specialty health context and general or mainstream health context;
3. Evaluate the impact of these similarities and differences upon health care provision in this specialty context
4. Identify ways in which theoretical learning has enhanced professional practice

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Skills development

This unit will provide students with the opportunity to examine the distinguishing characteristics, factors and issues of a speciality area of practice. Students will be encouraged to apply their analysis and knowledge to enable the development of practice and the provision of appropriate, effective and specialised care to service users.

Prerequisites

Permission of unit convener.

Availability

Availability for enrolment in 2022 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.

Year	Location	Teaching period	Teaching start date	Delivery mode	Unit convener
2021	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1	08 February 2021	Online	Ms Jo Gibson
2022	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1	07 February 2022	Online	Ms Jo Gibson

Timetable

The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Resources

Required texts

Curated materials will be available on the unit Canvas site

Assessment requirements

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Assessment items must be submitted to the assignment area in the unit's UCLearn site, relating to that piece of assessment. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item, to the right submission section.

To pass this unit, students must:

Attempt all assessment items, and
Achieve 50% overall.

Special assessment requirements

Moderation

Moderation will be undertaken for assessment items to ensure that marking is fair and consistent. Moderation processes are in line with the Faculty of Health guidelines and the University Assessment Procedures https://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedure/Index/369

Extension

Students can apply for an extension to the submission due date for an assessment item through extenuating, evidenced circumstances (specific details are found in the Assessment Procedures). Extensions must be applied for before the due date. Documentary evidence (e.g. medical certificate) will be expected for an extension to be granted, however this will not guarantee that the application will be successful. The Unit Convener or relevant Program Director will decide whether to grant an extension and the length of the extension.

An Assignment Extension form is available via MyUC under ‘Study'.

Late submission

Late submissions will only be accepted for a limited period. If more than one late submission is made within that period, only the first late submission will be accepted for marking and may be subject to penalties as detailed in the Assessment Procedures.

Late submission of assignments without an approved extension will result in a penalty of 5% reduced marks from the total available, per calendar day late. An assignment submitted over 7 days late will not be accepted.

Student responsibility

Learner engagement

You will note the student workload guideline above (6a).

Participation requirements

None

Required IT skills

All students must have access to, and be competent with common web based applications. All students must be comfortable with video conferencing and the appropriate use of electronic media. Mastery of the electronic databases is required, support is avaliable from the University Library.

In-unit costs

None expected

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

Incompatible units

None.

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