Interprofessional Practice

Unit code: HIP3001 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
VU Sunshine Clinical School
Prerequisites
HMB3001 - Midwifery Care 2: Women with Complex Childbearing Needs (applicable for HBMA students ONLY); and
HMB3002 - Midwifery Practice Experience 2 (applicable for HBMA students ONLY); and
HNB3001 - Nursing in Specialty Areas (applicable for HBNB students ONLY)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
Enquire

Overview

This unit of study integrates the capabilities that students have developed earlier in their courses and prepares student health professionals for practice in an interprofessional setting. This unit is based on the principle that “Interprofessional education occurs when two or more professions learn with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of care” (CAIPE, 2002).

It focuses on developing five (5) interprofessional capabilities: interprofessional teamwork; interprofessional communication; navigating interprofessional conflict; professional roles and identities; and, critical reflection on interprofessional practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Conceptualise the role of an adaptable, capable and ethical member of an interprofessional team, using their understanding of themselves and of other professional roles to achieve holistic client health goals;
  2. Consult with other professionals in an interprofessional team setting to critically evaluate priorities and articulate key issues in solving complex health problems;
  3. Advise colleagues of their own professional role and the roles of other professionals in the context of interprofessional practice;
  4. Predict and manage interprofessional disagreement and conflict by respecting and valuing the diversity of complementary professional roles; and
  5. Critically reflect upon their own performance and that of their team members, informed by theoretical perspectives of interprofessional practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

The assessment tasks link the learning outcomes and graduate capabilities. In the first task students will undertake a quiz that assesses unit content including non-technical skills and human factors in interprofessional practice. In the second assessment, students will complete a report informed by their exposure to interprofessional practice and using critical reflection. In the final assessment, students will synthesise the information gained from the formative work to create and present a group Poster Presentation that will critically assess their own performance and that of their team members.

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Test (40mins)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 40%
Reflective report informed by theory (1000 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 40%
Group presentation and peer assessment (20mins/1500 words)

To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must attend 100% of all practical laboratories and clinical simulations for essential skill development as per ANMAC expectations. Any absences must be supported with documentation to the unit convenor and alternative simulation sessions completed.
To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must also submit all assessment items, and achieve an aggregate score of 50%.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing
HBMA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Nursing
HBNB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Paramedicine
HBPD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

Search for units, majors & minors