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Preparing health science students for interdisciplinary professional practice.

Helen Cleak1, Dianne Williamson

  • 1School of Social Work and Social Policy, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.

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Summary

La Trobe University developed an interdisciplinary health science subject for final-year undergraduates. This online course enhances understanding of teamwork and healthcare contexts, preparing students for professional practice.

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Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
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Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Published on: December 9, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences Education
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Training
  • Online Learning in Health Professions

Background:

  • Initiated in 2002 by La Trobe University health science faculty.
  • Aimed to address the need for better preparation of final-year undergraduates for professional roles.
  • Recognized the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and organizational context in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a novel interdisciplinary professional practice subject.
  • To enhance final-year undergraduate health science students' readiness for their first professional appointments.
  • To introduce students to interdisciplinary teamwork, healthcare contexts, and organizational challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Collaborative development involving lecturers from various clinical schools.
  • Design of an online subject for all final-year undergraduate health science students.
  • Focus on generic graduate attributes relevant to health science professionals.

Main Results:

  • The subject was successfully designed and implemented.
  • It involved a unique combination of multiple disciplines and online delivery.
  • The curriculum addressed real-life professional issues faced by new graduates.

Conclusions:

  • The interdisciplinary subject aims to improve students' understanding of diverse health professional roles.
  • It provides insights into the complexities of the healthcare work environment.
  • Graduates are expected to be better equipped to navigate professional challenges upon entering the workforce.