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HEALP6207 - Perinatal Mental Health Workforce Placement
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<p>This industry placement with Gidget Foundation Australia assists students with their transition into perinatal mental health practice through the provision of direct professional experience. In this unit, which comprises a minimum of 70 hours, students will be exposed to the nature of professional consultations and associated expectations to help prepare them for future careers in the perinatal mental health field. Students will undertake an approved work program, designed by their workplace supervisor, and supported by an academic advisor. Students will reflect on the skills, experience, and professional competencies that they have obtained and receive constructive feedback and evaluation from their employer.</p>
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<p>The content of the student placement will be determined in collaboration with the workplace supervisor and academic advisor. During placement, the student will undertake cognate, meaningful work relevant to extending transferable skills in perinatal mental health. It is expected that students will be integrated into the workplace throughout the duration of their placement.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This industry placement with Gidget Foundation Australia assists students with their transition into perinatal mental health practice through the provision of direct professional experience. In this unit, which comprises a minimum of 70 hours, students will be exposed to the nature of professional consultations and associated expectations to help prepare them for future careers in the perinatal mental health field. Students will undertake an approved work program, designed by their workplace supervisor, and supported by an academic advisor. Students will reflect on the skills, experience, and professional competencies that they have obtained and receive constructive feedback and evaluation from their employer.</p>
Unit content
<p>The content of the student placement will be determined in collaboration with the workplace supervisor and academic advisor. During placement, the student will undertake cognate, meaningful work relevant to extending transferable skills in perinatal mental health. It is expected that students will be integrated into the workplace throughout the duration of their placement.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060303 - Midwifery
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
70
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healp6207">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
<p> must be enrolled in <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEALP6206" target="_blank">HEALP6206</a></p>
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Examine organisational policies, procedures, guidelines, ethical and cultural considerations required to work effectively in the professional setting.</p>
K2
<p>Investigate opportunities for learning to progress professional skills aligned with career aspirations.</p>
K3
<p>Demonstrate awareness of current OHS and other legislative requirements relevant to the workplace.</p>
S1
<p>Develop skills in effective communication and collaboration, reflecting professionalism and collegiality.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate capacity to listen actively and articulate Ideas, information, and results clearly and concisely through effective written and oral communication skills for diverse professional audiences.</p>
S3
<p>Operate as an effective team member by displaying initiative and working effectively, ethically, and respectfully in diverse teams.</p>
S4
<p>Develop capability to accept constructive feedback, reflecting on areas for professional development.</p>
A1
<p>Apply relevant conceptual and theoretical knowledge to practical work situations.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate understanding of relevant policy frameworks, legislation, regulations, and workplace codes of conduct.</p>
A3
<p>Reflect on and apply feedback received during placement to advance professional skills.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Placement performance – active participation in supervision sessions, and completion of formative and summative appraisal.</p>
<p>Practical Appraisal</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Placement portfolio and reflection – logbook of perinatal mental health experiences and hours documented and signed by supervisor. Self reflection on elements of learning and areas for further development.</p>
<p>Portfolio</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K3, S1, S4, A3
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<p>Attendance at 80% of individual supervision, and group supervision sessions.</p>
<p>Attendance </p>
<p>S/U</p>
K2, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060303 - Midwifery
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
70
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healp6207">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: HEALP6207 - U1.2