Bachelor of Health Practice
Why study the Bachelor of Health Practice at UNE?
The Bachelor of Health Practice prepares students for practise as health professionals with a focus on the community sector. The course also provides admission pathways for current health professionals with vocational sector qualifications in a range of fields such as community, complementary and allied health. The Bachelor of Health Practice prepares graduates who are safe, capable, confident, culturally sensitive and able to apply principles of evidence based practice and lifelong learning throughout their professional careers.
Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership of the following:
Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association (www.aicafmha.net.au)
Australian Association of Gerontology (www.aag.asn.au)
Australian Diabetes Society (www.diabetessociety.com.au)
Australian Disease Management Association (www.adma.org.au)
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Career Opportunities
Community services case worker, assessor, case coordinator or welfare worker; family, early intervention, aged care or youth worker; diversional or recreational therapist or coordinator; higher level employment in current field of complementary, allied or community health practice.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 10 years Part-time
1.5 or 2 or 2.5 or 3 Years Full-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place
2015 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
Official Abbreviation | BHlthPrac | ||||||||||||
Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
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Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | ||||||||||||
Total Credit Points | 144 | ||||||||||||
Intensive Schools | There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Health Practice. |
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Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy); or (b) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Community Services Work; or (c) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Leisure and Health; or (d) hold at least an AQF Level 5 qualification in an approved Health related discipline for entry into a specified major; or (e) hold at least an AQF Level 5 qualification in an approved Health related discipline for entry into the general program; or (f) hold at least an AQF Level 6 qualification in an approved Health related discipline for entry into the general program. |
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Additional Requirements | All students must complete a Working with Children Check application. https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/ |
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Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Assessment tasks for some units, however, requires students to apply theoretical concepts in a workplace context. 'Workplace context' and 'workplace experience' cover a wide range of situations, such as: formal classroom settings; tutorial groups; clinical placement; simulations lab sessions; clinical lab sessions; group settings such as childcare, playgroups, youth groups and church groups; casual, part time or volunteer work (not restricted to healthcare settings); Senior First Aid courses; The New England Award. Similar principles including leadership, teamwork, communication, social justice and transcultural considerations apply across these contexts. Students who are uncertain about how to fulfill the workplace context requirements for assessment tasks can discuss this with the Course Coordinator prior to enrolment, or with their Unit Coordinator after enrolment. |
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Advanced Standing | Candidates admitted under Rules (b) and (c) shall be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 48 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based. Candidates admitted under Rule (d) shall be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 72 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based. Candidates admitted under Rule (e) shall be granted 36 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 60 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based. Candidates admitted under Rule (f) shall be granted 72 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 24 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based. |
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Academic Colours | Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy); or
(b) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Community Services Work; or
(c) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Leisure and Health; or
(d) hold at least an AQF Level 5 qualification in an approved Health related discipline for entry into a specified major; or
(e) hold at least an AQF Level 5 qualification in an approved Health related discipline for entry into the general program; or
(f) hold at least an AQF Level 6 qualification in an approved Health related discipline for entry into the general program.
To view complete list of approved AQF qualifications for entry from Rule (d) or (e) or (f) click here.
Additional Requirements
All students must complete a Working with Children Check application.
https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/
Advanced Standing
Candidates admitted under Rules (b) and (c) shall be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 48 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based.
Candidates admitted under Rule (d) shall be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 72 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based.
Candidates admitted under Rule (e) shall be granted 36 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 60 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based.
Candidates admitted under Rule (f) shall be granted 72 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 24 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b) and (c) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (d) and (e) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) two and a half years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (f) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) one and a half years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Major | 144 cps |
Total | 144 cps |
For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 48 cps |
Major | 96 cps |
Total | 144 cps |
For candidates admitted under Rule (c)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 48 cps |
Major | 96 cps |
Total | 144 cps |
For candidates admitted under Rule (d)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
Major | 120 cps |
Total | 144 cps |
For candidates admitted under Rule (e)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 36 cps |
General Program | 108 cps |
Total | 144 cps |
For candidates admitted under Rule (f)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 72 cps |
General Program | 72 cps |
Total | 144 cps |
Award of Degree
1. Candidates who meet course requirements and who have not specialised shall be awarded the Bachelor of Health Practice.
2. Candidates who meet the course requirements and who specialise shall be awarded the Bachelor of Health Practice in one of the following: Case Work or Diversional Therapy.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Student Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
Course Aims |
This course prepares students for practice at AQF Level 7 as health professionals in the community sector. The course also provides admission pathways for current health professionals with qualifications at AQF Level 5 or 6 in a range of fields such as community, complementary and allied health to undertake a breadth and depth of study resulting in outcomes at AQF Level 7. The Bachelor of Health Practice prepares graduates who are safe, capable, confident, culturally sensitive and able to apply principles of evidence based practice and lifelong learning throughout their professional careers. |
Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a DisciplineHealth practice as a discipline is taught from theoretical foundations through application in practice from a range of perspectives and across a range of contexts. Graduates may choose to further develop existing discipline-specific knowledge and skills or expand their field of practice to include new discipline areas. Graduates will have been assessed on both generalised and specific knowledge through completion of a variety of assessment tasks including online quizzes, written essays, case studies, log books and annotated bibliographies. Communication SkillsCommunication is taught, assessed and practised as a fundamental component of health practice. Students develop written, verbal and non-verbal interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills built upon strong theoretical foundations through sequential completion of coursework units having professional communication as their focus. Students' communication skills are developed progressively throughout the course and encompass generalised and specialised knowledge and skills appropriate for communicating with clients, co-workers, a range of interdisciplinary health professionals and members of the community. Global PerspectivesTranscultural awareness and associated culturally competent practice are taught as underpinning theory and contextualised in practice across a range of community services settings. Global perspective as this applies to professional practice is assessed as a focus in specific course units and as a part of modules within a range of units throughout the course, through a range of written assessments. Information LiteracyGraduates will have been taught how to recognise relevant information and use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access, analyse and apply this information. As a focus of specific units and as an aspect of a number of others throughout the course, students are assessed on the development of their capacity to critically evaluate information and its sources, and apply information critically and appropriately, through written essays, case studies, log books and annotated bibliographies. Life-Long LearningGraduates will have developed the knowledge and skills to apply their learning to a range of contexts, and to adapt to change from both within and from outside their workplace or organisation. These skills are taught as a focus of specific course units and as components of a number of others, and are assessed and practised through a range of case based activities. Graduates will have the capacity to apply these skills in an ongoing and self-reflective capacity throughout their professional and personal lives. Problem SolvingProblem solving skills are taught progressively throughout the course as an integral part of health practice. Students apply problem solving skills to case and workplace based scenarios which form the basis of a range of assessment tasks. Graduates are equipped with a breadth and depth of problem solving skills enabling them to work creatively, productively and efficiently as individuals and in groups. Social ResponsibilitySocial responsibility is a focus of specialised course units as well as being a unifying theme throughout the course. Students are taught both generalised and context specific legal and ethical principles and the applications of these to their field of health practice. Social responsibility is the focus of a number of unit assessment tasks including written essays, reports, log books, case studies and annotated bibliographies. Team WorkTeam work is taught as a fundamental skill in health practice and is assessed throughout the course. Team work skills are developed progressively as a focus of specific course units and as components of a range of other units throughout the course. Team work is practised in a range of work place and related or simulated contexts beginning with theoretical foundations and progressing to more complex, case based scenarios. |
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