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Placement dates 2024

Clinical Audiology
Placement UnitUnit informationPlacement dates
AUD504 Clinical Audiology Placement 12-week block placement (minimum 80 hours full-time)September 2024
AUD514 Clinical Audiology Placement 24-week block placement (minimum 160 hours full-time)April – May 2024 
AUD524 Clinical Audiology Placement 34-week block placement (minimum 160 hours full-time)October – November 2024

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

 

Clinical Psychology
Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates
PSY523 Clinical Placement 1A150 placement hours for approx.
16-week block; 2 days/week including 65 direct client hours
04 March – 28 June 2024 (16-weeks)
PSY526 Clinical Placement 1B150 placement hours for approx.
16-week block; 2 days/week including 65 direct client hours
2 July – 15 November 2024 (16-weeks)
PSY528 Clinical Placement 2350 placement hours for approx.
15-week block; minimum 3 days/week including 150 direct client hours
1 January – 30 June 2024 (16-20 weeks)
PSY530 Clinical Placement 3350 placement hours for approx.
15-week block; minimum 3 days/week including 150 direct client hours
1 July – 31 December 2024 (16-20 weeks)

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Please note placement end dates may vary upon completion of the mandatory hours.

 

Dietetics
Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates
DET503 Food Systems Management

Intensive week
(Semester break, Semester 2)

Half-day observational placements will be undertaken in various settings such as hospital, childcare and café.

26 – 31 August 2024

(Casuarina and Palmerston campus)

DET504 Nutrition and Dietetic Counselling

Intensive week

(Week 12, Semester 1) 

27 – 31 May 2024

(Casuarina campus)

DET601 Dietetics Professional Skills

Intensive week 

(Week 12 and 13, Semester 2)

12 – 25 October 2024

(Casuarina campus)

DET602 Dietetics Professional Practice 2 (Darwin)45 days of placement (over 10-week block with allowance for public holidays and sick leave)15 January – 05 April 2024
DET603 Dietetics Professional Practice 3 (Other NT)45 days of placement (over 10-week block with allowance for public holidays and sick leave)15 April – 14 June 2024

DET602 and DET603 will run simultaneously which means, depending on availabilities, some students may begin their first placement in remote setting.

Students will only need to complete one block of placement per unit. Students will need to be available for a full-time placement from 29 January – 16 June 2024 and enrol by December 2023.

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Please note placement end dates may vary upon completion of the mandatory hours.

 

Exercise and Sports Science
Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates

SPE405 Specialised Practicum

SEM-1 Block 1 
(Part-time)

Part-time hours with minimum of 140 placement hours.

Placements will be areas in Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Public Health, Sports Psychology or Business Management.

March – June 2024

SPE405 Specialised Practicum

SEM-1 Block 2
(Full-time)

Full-time hours with minimum of 140 placement hours.

Placements will be areas in Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Public Health, Sports Psychology or Business Management.

June – July 2024

SPE405 Specialised Practicum

SEM-2 Block 1 
(Part-time)

Part-time hours with minimum of 140 placement hours.

Placements will be areas in Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Public Health, Sports Psychology or Business Management.

July – October 2024

SPE405 Specialised Practicum

SEM-2 Block 2
(Full-time)

Full-time hours with minimum of 140 placement hours.

Placements will be areas in Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Public Health, Sports Psychology or Business Management.

October – November 2024

SPE374 Clinical Practicum

SEM-2 Block 1

Minimum of 360 placement hours in clinical or rehabilitation setting.

Full-time for 40 hours per week over 9-week block.

July – September 2024

SPE374 Clinical Practicum

SEM-2 Block 2

Minimum of 360 placement hours in clinical or rehabilitation setting.

Full-time for 40 hours per week over 9-week block.

October –  December 2024

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Please note placement dates may vary upon completion of the mandatory hours.

 

Medical Laboratory Science

Placement Units – Undergraduate

Placement Units – Postgraduate

Placement BlocksUnit InformationPlacement Dates
SEM-1 BLOCK 1All placement blocks are
full-time of 8-weeks professional placements
04 March – 26 April 2024
SEM-1 BLOCK 2All placement blocks are
full-time of 8-weeks professional placements
06 May – 28 June 2024
SEM-2 BLOCK 3All placement blocks are
full-time of 8-weeks professional placements
08 July – 30 August 2024
SEM-2 BLOCK 4All placement blocks are
full-time of 8-weeks professional placements
02 September – 25 October 2024
SEM-2 BLOCK 5All placement blocks are
full-time of 8-weeks professional placements
28 October – 20 December 2024
Summer Semester BLOCK 6 (2025)All placement blocks are
full-time of 8-weeks professional placements
06 January – 02 March 2025

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

 

Midwifery

Information for midwifery placements is to be confirmed.

Nursing
Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates
NUR134 Professional Experience Placement 1

160 hours 

(First year clinical placement)

Year-round placements, based on facility availability. 
NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2

160 hours 

(Second year clinical placement)

Year-round placements, based on facility availability. 
NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3)

80 hours 

(Second year mental health placement)

Year-round placements, based on facility availability. 
NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4

160 hours 

(Third year clinical placement)

Year-round placements, based on facility availability. 
NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5

320 hours 

(Third year clinical placement)

Year-round placements, based on facility availability. 
Nutrition
Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates
NUT601 Nutrition in Practice30-day industry-based project placementSEM-1: 04 March – 31 May 2024

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Please note placement end dates may vary upon completion of the mandatory hours.

 

Occupational Therapy
Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates
OCC517 Occupational Therapy Practice Education 1125 hours (project-based, 12 weeks, part-time)22 July – 11 October 2024
OCC514 Mental Health Approaches in Occupational Therapy Practice170 placement hours, over 5-week block22 April – 24 May 2024 or 
27 May – 28 June 2024
OCC516 Occupational Therapy Practice for Adults and Older Adults180 placement hours, over 5-week block22 April – 24 May 2024 or
27 May – 28 June 2024
OCC515 Occupational Therapy Practice for Children and Youth170 placement hours, over 5-week block02 September – 04 October 2024
OCC612 Occupational Therapy Practice Education 2300 placement hours, over 8-week block7 October – 29 November 2024

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Please note placement end dates may vary upon completion of the mandatory hours.

 

Paramedicine

SBI276 Paramedics Clinical Placement 1 
SBI332 Paramedics Clinical Placement 2 
SBI344 Paramedics Clinical Placement 3

Semester OfferingUnit InformationPlacement Dates
SBI276 
Sem-1, Block 1
120 hours over 3-week block rostered/shiftApril 2024
SBI276 ​​​​​
Sem-1, Block 2
120 hours over 3-week block rostered/shiftJune 2024
SBI332 Sem-1240 hours over 6-week block rostered/shiftMarch – April 2024
SBI344 Sem-1240 hours over 3-week block rostered/shift in emergency services, and 3-week block in primary health careApril – May 2024
SBI276
Sem-2, Block 1
120 hours over 3-week block rostered/shiftAugust – September 2024
SBI276
Sem-2, Block 2
120 hours over 3-week block rostered/shiftOctober 2024
SBI332 Sem-2240 hours over 6-week block rostered/shiftJuly – August 2024
SBI344 Sem-2240 hours over 3-week block rostered/shift in emergency services, and 3-week block in primary health careAugust – September 2024
SBI276 SS, Block 1120 hours over 3-week block rostered/shiftNovember 2024
SBI276 SS, Block 2120 hours over 3-week block rostered/shiftNovember – December 2024
SBI332 SS, Block 1240 hours over 6-week block rostered/shiftNovember – December 202
SBI332 SS, Block 2240 hours over 6-week block rostered/shiftJanuary – February 2025
SBI344 SS, Block 1240 hours over 3-week block rostered/shift in emergency services, and 3-week block in primary health careNovember – December 2024
SBI344 SS, Block 2240 hours over 3-week block rostered/shift in emergency services, and 3-week block in primary health careJanuary – February 2025

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students will only need to complete one block per unit. Each block offering will have capped number of placements available as determined by St John NT.

 

Pharmacy
Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates
PHA502 Applied Pharmacotherapy in Patient Care A1-day placement per week for 10 weeks in Semester 111 March – 2 June 2024
PHA504 - Applied Pharmacotherapy in Patient Care C1-day placement per week for 10 weeks in Semester 111 March – 2 June 2024

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Social Work

Placement Units – Undergraduate
SWK230 / SWK320 Field Education A
SWK420 / SWK470 Field Education B

Placement Units – Postgraduate
SWK530 Field Education A
SWK631 Field Education B

Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates
SEMESTER-1
Undergraduate units
500 placement hoursMarch – June 2024
SEMESTER-2
All units
500 placement hoursJuly – October 2024

Please note, placement blocks will be offered at:

  • Part-time: 4 days per week (32 hours) for duration of 16 weeks, OR
  • Full-time: 5 days per week (40 hours) for duration of 13 weeks

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for duration of course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Please note placement end dates may vary upon completion of the mandatory hours.

 

Speech and Language Therapy

Placement Unit Second Year (Third Semester) – Intermediate Level (paediatric)
SLT521 - Speech Pathology in Professional Practice 1

Placement Units Second Year (Final Semester) - Near-Entry Level (paediatric or adult)
SLT522 - Speech Pathology in Professional Practice 2

Placement Units Second Year (Final Semester) – Entry Level (paediatric or adult)
SLT603 - Speech Pathology in Professional Practice 3

Placement UnitUnit InformationPlacement Dates
SLT52120 Days / 150 placement hours in Intermediate level (paediatric) Commencing on 18 March 2024
SLT52220 Days / 150 placement hours in Near-Entry level (paediatric or adult)Commencing on 22 July 2024
SLT60340 Days / 360 placement hours in Entry level (paediatric or adult)Commencing on 2 September 2024

Please note the following:

  • SLT521 is offered as a sessional placement 2-3 days per week for 7-10 weeks. 
  • SLT522 is offered as a block placement 4-5 days per week for 4-5 weeks. 
  • SLT603 is offered as a block placement 4-5 days per week for 8-10 weeks. 

Current students can find more information via Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Students continuing studies should maintain compliance documents for the duration of the course. Compliance due dates can be found on Learnline > CHHS WIL & Placement Central.

Please note placement end dates may vary upon completion of the mandatory hours.

 

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