pod5ppj podiatry project
PODIATRY PROJECT
POD5PPJ
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop knowledge and skills in using project management methodology to plan, implement and evaluate health, social and environmental change programs to prevent illness and promote health. Students will develop an appreciation of theoretical frameworks, processes and practices for the development and delivery of quality improvement programs. The subject will focus on project management skills and design to conceptualise, scope and plan a program. The field work of this subject enables students to work in a community agency to deliver a project that addresses a community/population health based issue relevant to podiatry. This unit culminates in a series of audio-visual student presentations that showcase completed projects.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicoletta Frescos
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed subject POD5PPE. Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDM,HZHPDS,HZHPDW - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice, HMPOD - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Project management in Health and Community Services. Getting good ideas to work | Prescribed | Dwyer, J. Liang, Z. Thiessen, V & Martini, A. (2013) | ALLEN AND UNWIN 2ND EDITION |
| Readings | Managing health programs and projects | Recommended | Longest, B.B (2004) | JOSSEY-BASS. SAN FRANCISCO |
| Readings | Project Management: principles, processes and practice | Preliminary | Hartley, S (2009) | FRENCH#S FOREST: PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Differentiate between different models of Continuous quality improvement and how they are applied to podiatry practice in the health care system
- Activities:
- View online lectures, complete online quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
02. Utilise the principles of project management in the design of a quality improvement project.
- Activities:
- Write a project proposal Use a GANTT chart to develop a the project's timeframe
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Implement a project within an allocated time frame as determined in the project plan
- Activities:
- Use project management tools for the implementation of the project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
04. Critically reflect on the outcomes of the project in terms of effectiveness, sustainability and recommendations for the future.
- Activities:
- Use evaluation tools on their project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
05. Present the outcomes of the project.
- Activities:
- Oral presentation and written report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 35
Two 4.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Face to face lectures, review of student projects, feedback and Q&A"
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 33 - 43
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Online and face to face forum/meetings with group members and project supervisors"
Supervised ResearchWeek: 33 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Project implementation (data collection and analysis)"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Review resources supporting your project implementation process (i.e. view audio-visual recordings [lectures] and other material)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online multiple-choice quiz | 20 min. test available on completion of theory block | 10 | 01 |
| Project proposal, including plan, GANTT | Project proposal (750 word per student) - 20% (individual). Project plan (2 page template) and GANNT (1 page proforma) - 10% (team) | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Final project report and presentation | Project presentation (5 min audio-visual recording/presentation per student) - 10% (individual). Project report (3000 words) - 30% (team). Individual contribution to on-line forum (approx. 1000 words) - 20% (individual) | 60 | 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicoletta Frescos
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 35
Two 4.0 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Face to face lectures, review of student projects, feedback and Q&A"
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 33 - 43
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Online and face to face forum/meetings with group members and project supervisors"
Supervised ResearchWeek: 33 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Project implementation (data collection and analysis)"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Review resources supporting your project implementation process (i.e. view audio-visual recordings [lectures] and other material)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online multiple-choice quiz | 20 min. test available on completion of theory block | 10 | 01 |
| Project proposal, including plan, GANTT | Project proposal (750 word per student) - 20% (individual). Project plan (2 page template) and GANNT (1 page proforma) - 10% (team) | 30 | 02, 03 |
| Final project report and presentation | Project presentation (5 min audio-visual recording/presentation per student) - 10% (individual). Project report (3000 words) - 30% (team). Individual contribution to on-line forum (approx. 1000 words) - 20% (individual) | 60 | 03, 04, 05 |