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Units REHB5083 Intensive August 2021 [Professional practice]

Unit of study_

REHB5083: Professional Practice 2

Intensive August, 2021 [Professional practice] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Supervised and structured on-the-job training and application of rehabilitation counseling skills in vivo. Students integrate theory in practice, demonstrate skill mastery,socialize in professional settings, document experience, and engage supervisors in service based learning. Professional practice spans a 6 week block of full time employment (240 hours).

Unit details and rules

Unit code	REHB5083
Academic unit	Health Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	REHB5082
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kate Thomson, kate.thomson@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Placement	Self-reflection Written reflection	0%	-	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Placement	Supervisor reports Clinical assessment	0%	Multiple weeks	N/A
Outcomes assessed:
Placement	Canvas peer discussion Online post	0%	Ongoing	2 posts per week
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

Canvas peer discussion: Contribute at least one discussion item in relation to a unit of study learning objectives each week, and respond to at least one of their peers’ discussion items each week.
Supervisor reports: Meet with supervisor regularly, to identify and document objectives in reports.
Self-reflection: Reflect critically on their placement experience and the achievement of their learning outcomes. Students must use 3 references, including one on reflection.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

As this unit includes placement components, students are reminded that the FMH Sydney School of Health Sciences Placement Provisions apply. https://tinyurl.com/FMH-Placement-Provisions

An automatic fail will be awarded for any assessment item where a student breaches client/ patient privacy.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes

Attendance and class requirements

This unit of study involves one block placement in a professional setting totalling 25 to 30 days (minimum of 200 hours) which could involve full time or part time hours (minimum of 3 days per week). You are expected to attend all days of the placement for the full number of hours allocated.

Any adjustments to placement days/hours should be negotiated via the Unit of Study Coordinator, never directly between the supervisor and student, as this could place you at risk of failing the unit due to not meeting requirements.

Failure to meet attendance requirements will prevent students from satisfactorily completing this unit of study.

All absences must be notified to the unit of study coordinator. Notification must be timely and should include the nature of the leave and the expected return.

Absences greater than 8 hours cumulative (including classes and placement) across the duration of the unit must be notified to the unit of study coordinator and accompanied by supporting documentation

This unit has the following computer requirements:
• Desktop computer or laptop (not tablet)
• Webcam and microphone (built-in or external)
• Connection to network with sufficient internet speed: at least 3 Mbps download speed and 3 Mbps upload

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Stagnitti, K., Schoo, A., & Welch, D. (Eds.) (2013). Clinical and fieldwork placement in the health professions (2nd ed.). Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Higgs, J., Ajjawi, R., McAllister, L., Trede, F. & Loftus, S. (2012). Communicating in the health and social sciences. (3 rd ed.) South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate professional behaviours
LO2. design and review case management services
LO3. create and evaluate rehabilitation planning services
LO4. apply appropriate counselling skills
LO5. practice vocational assessments with appropriate supervision
LO6. reflect on current skills and plan ongoing professional development
LO7. evaluate service provision/organisational processes, with appropriate supervision.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Student feedback from UoS Survey as well as informal feedback has been reviewed and considered.

Additional information

Teacher consultation guidelines: Lecturers’ days and times on campus can vary. Students are to email if they need to arrange an appointment. After hours appointments are available if required during placement.
Timesheet: Students must maintain a timesheet in Sonia that accurately reflects all placement attendance activities as per attendance requirements and timesheet guidelines. Entries must comply with the guidelines provided, and be submitted ASAP and no later than one week following the respective activity. Attendance records may be taken, and audits and verifications of hours entered in timesheets will be conducted. Falsely declaring information on attendance records or timesheets is unprofessional behaviour and may represent serious misconduct.

This unit of study outline must be read in conjunction with the Medicine and Health Handbook: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/

The handbook also includes specific Clinical Education information on your course:

https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/archive/2020/medicine_health_PG/coursework_mr/rehabilitation_counselling.shtml.html

All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies governing their enrolment and progression. This handbook provides a direct link to the University of Sydney’s Coursework policy and Faculty provisions

The Work Integrated Learning Canvas site also provides information specific to Sydney School of Health Sciences placements such as essential preparation, forms and policies.

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/9121

All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies and protocols governing their placements.

When considering applications and appeals relating to these matters, it will be assumed that students understand their academic responsibilities and are familiar with these key policies and procedures.

Additional costs

Additional costs may be incurred for accommodation, transport and leave from usual employment. Students should prepare to cover these costs and can refer to the University website for financial assistance opportunities. https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/financial-support.html

Work, health and safety

As you are completing a health-related degree, there are clinical checks and clearances you will need to complete before you can undertake placement. You can find more information at:

https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks.html

Further, students must have an up-to-date declaration (in Sonia) that they have read and understood key documents related to privacy and confidentiality, codes of conduct, NSW Health policies and general communication/ email etiquette. Failure to meet these requirements may prevent you from being allocated to and/or completing a placement or placement unit of study irrespective of your enrolment status.

Consistent with New South Wales WHS legislation, you are required to complete a WHS induction within the first few days of placement, and if relevant, at any time your placement requires you to work in another setting. This is an essential legal requirement to ensure that all risks are minimised for you, and others for whom you are responsible. The University has a duty of care to you to ensure you have been inducted appropriately. Similarly, you are responsible for demonstrating that you are aware of and know how to manage risk appropriately. You should complete the WHS Checklist from Sonia.

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

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Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Work, health and safety

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