Advanced Practice Methods Laboratory

Subject 196-313 (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Thirty hours of seminar-based teaching (some units may be offered in intensive mode) from 30 August to 15 November
Total Time Commitment: Students are expected to devote approximately 7 hours per week to this subject.(30 contact hours, 20 hours class preparation and reading, 20 hours assessment related tasks. Total time commitment = 70 hours)
Prerequisites: 196-211 Social Work Practice with Groups, 196-311 Social Work Practice with Families, and 196-310 Supervised Professional Practice 2#. 196-210 Social Work Practice with Communities may be taken as a corequisite.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's courses. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Dr Fiona McDermott
Subject Overview:

This subject assists students to consolidate their practice skills and prior learning in their last semester before graduation. It builds on prior practice classes and the Supervised Professional Practice placements in extending students' reflective practice skills in relation to a selected area of practice. In this subject students will select one option from the elective units offered in any year. These elective units in a specialised area of practice offer students an opportunity to explore a range of intervention skills in an interactive and experiential way, working from an explicit theoretical base. The units offered in this subject may vary from year to year.

Assessment: A group or individual class presentation 40% (presentations will commence from session 2 and run throughout the series) and an essay of 2400 words 60% (due at the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance of sessions required.
Prescribed Texts: Prescribed Texts:Elective unit teachers will provide details of required texts and other readings in elective unit outlines.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • be able to critically analyse texts and practices;

  • be able to link theory to practice in creative ways;

  • be able to communicate effectively in ways appropriate to both academic and practice contexts;

  • be able to understand social, cultural, organisational and ethical contexts and dimensions of practice.
Links to further information: http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

Formerly available as 196-013/408. Students who have completed 196-013/408 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.

The disciplines of Nursing and Social Work are now co-managed within the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences. At the time of publication Social Work subjects are under the administrative management of the School of Nursing.

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