PODIATRY PROJECT

Overview

In this subject, you will work collaboratively to 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. In groups, you 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 that addresses a community/population health based issue relevant to podiatry. This subject culminates in a series of group student presentations that highlight completed projects.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Anita Raspovic

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Yes

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Subject instances

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Learning resources

Prereading - Book - Project Management: principles, processes and Practice

Prescribed - Book - Project management in Health and Community Services. Getting good ideas to work

Recommended - Book - Managing health programs and projects

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Critically reflect on different models of continuous quality improvement and how they are applied to podiatry practice in the health care system.

Work collaboratively to apply the principles of project management in the design of quality improvement projects.

Implement and evaluate projects in teams, within an allocated time frame as determined by project plans.

Work collaboratively, to critically reflect on the outcomes of projects in terms of effectiveness, sustainability and recommendations for the future.

Communicate project processes and outcomes as a team, to a range of stakeholders.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZLLPP, HZHPOD, HMPOD

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