20 PHRM4071 QUM Research-Focused Placement

Purpose of the Year 4 QUM Research-Focused Placement

These placements are designed for the students to examine a Quality Use of Medicine (QUM) issue at the placement workplace. While on placements the students are to gain experience at the placement site as well as completing this QUM project.

Students attend their placement on a full-time basis (4 days/week), over the 6 consecutive weeks starting 2 weeks prior to the start of either Semester 1 or Semester 2. Placement attendance days are at the discretion of the placement supervisor. Students should contact their supervisor 4 weeks prior to the placement start date to discuss.

Students are expected to undertake a minimum of TWO EPAs during their placement experience. Students completing their placements within a hospital or other clinical setting can choose from a range of clinical and non-clinical EPAs based on their individual learning goals and current experience. Students completing their placements at a non-clinical (i.e. non-patient facing) facility can undertake the non-clinical EPAs which focus on Data Collection and Management and Teamwork and Collaboration.

Assessment

Refer to your course Blackboard page and the Course Profile for assessment details.