HIP100 Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation (8)
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This subject encompasses the topics of health, rehabilitation and professional practice. Students are provided with a basic understanding of the fundamental theories, philosophies, concepts and models of health and rehabilitation. Information related to the manner in which environmental, psycho-social and physical factors impact on health and rehabilitation are discussed. Fundamental skills and capabilities that underpin professional and inter-professional practice, such as reflective practice, clinical reasoning, effective communication skills and evidence based practice are also introduced. Finally students’ learning will be enriched and strengthened through participation in a meaningful community service experience combined with instruction and reflection. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | | Internal | Orange Campus | | Distance | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HIP100
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One sesssion | HD/FL | School of Community Health |
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| HLT101 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss at a basic level the holistic concepts, theories and models of health, disability and rehabilitation
- be able to explain at an introductory level the processes of clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
- be able to explain the value and roles of allied health professions within various service delivery models
- be able to demonstrate at an introductory level the ability to identify, find and use credible sources of information to support clinical and professional knowledge
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of elementary skills in interdisciplinary communication in a professional context
- be able to demonstrate elementary skills in reflection on community service and learning
- be able, at an introductory level, to understand and use appropriate professional and academic language in written communication
- be able, at an introductory level, to incorporate ethical principles into professional and interprofessional practice
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Models of Health
- Service delivery models
- Perspectives on Disabilities
- Client-centred practice
- Communication issues in Health and Rehabilitation Practice
- Basic Principles of Rehabilitation
- PsychoSocial Factors in Rehabilitation
- Physical factors in rehabilitation
- Activities of Daily Living
- Interventions in Health and Rehabilitation
- Professional practice
- Reflective practice capabilities
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 5 days duration.
Students are required to complete 40 hours of unpaid work with a community organisation of their choice. Through this workplace learning component of the subject students will consolidate their academic learning and develop professional skills through active participation in orgainised service.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
