James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

NS5334 - Professional Portfolios for Career Advancement

Subject Description

This subject guides healthcare professionals through the process of building a professional portfolio for continuing professional development and career advancement. Key concepts explored include reflective practice, life-long learning, self-assessment and career development within the context of the student's professional practice.

Learning Outcomes

• evaluate the different purposes, types, and components of professional portfolios
• analyse the relationship between professional portfolios and continuing professional development, standards of practice and career advancement
• prepare a professional portfolio that illustrates continuous professional learning against an established set of standards and promotes career development
• assess learning needs and design strategies that foster continual professional development and career advancement relevant to a student's context of practice

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (70%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  NS5003

Availabilities