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BMS237 Integrated Clinical Placement 1 (8)

Abstract

In this subject students will complete a supervised clinical placement (148 h) and submit a comprehensive portfolio based on their experience. This provides students with the opportunity to integrate the theoretical knowledge gained in the subjects studied and practise and consolidate their skills in a clinical environment. Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to reflect and critically evaluate their practice.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS237
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionSY/USSchool of Biomedical Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Prerequisite(s)
BCM210 and MCR101

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills;
  • be able to work independently and as a team member;
  • be able to demonstrate written and oral communication skills relevant to the discipline;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the collection, preparation and analyses of clinical specimen or clinical data;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of occupational health and safety and safe work practices relevant to the discipline;
  • be able to demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour;
  • be able to reflect on their experience and maintain a portfolio identifying clinical / practical experiences and the learning that has taken place as a result of these experiences.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Communication skills and professional behaviour
Collection, preparation and analysis of clinical data and/or specimens
Maintenance and promotion of safe work practices
Professional accountability
Reflective practice and portfolio development 

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 19 days duration. Communication skills and professional behaviour
Collection, preparation and analysis of clinical data and/or specimens
Maintenance and promotion of safe work practices
Professional accountability
Reflective practice and portfolio development
 

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.