Student Information

Our Aims for students are:

• Consolidate beginning practictioner theory and practical components of   choosen course

• Help students to achieve their objectives whilst on placement at PDH

• Encourage participation in work environment within the students choosen field.

• Be involved in debrief sessions with Facilitator and others to ensure reflection, feedback and learning opportunities.

• Ensure that they are well orientated to the organization and are supported by preceptors/ buddies/facilitators whilst at PDH

• Confirm understanding of legal issues surrounding employment with in their choosen field and any other allied health components, for example of duty of care, confidentiality and privacy whlist in the organizational environment

• Be involded in assessments that are needed as part of placement at PDH

• Have an enjoyable, wide-ranging, postive experience whilst on placement at PDH

Accommodation:

• Short term accomodation is often available through a number of sources. 

1. Greater Health – Greater Green Triangle. Visit: www.greaterhealth.org/students  or phone: 

Warrnambool (03) 5563 3315,
Hamilton       (03) 55518440
Mt Gambier    (08) 87263999

2. PDH Staff –
Beth Rundell  0427 292 303
Sue Skewes   03 55211 580 or 0428 567 065
Leah Tonkin  0438 056 605

Pat Goodes   03 55233 050 or 0438 281 419

3. Portland and Surrounds Accommodation Guide

Dress Code:

• PDH has a uniform policy. Contact PDH for futher information
• PDH requires that staff wear a name tag at all times within the organization.  We do not use lanyards as these pose an infection control risk.

Rosters:

• Rosters are issued prior to or at the beginning of a students’ placement.
• Changes can be made in consultation with the department head and  Facilitator in the Education Office, once placement has commenced
 
For further details:
Undergraduate/Graduate Coordinator,
Ph. 03 5521 0627
OR Education Manager, Ph. 03 5521 0616;
Email ubnaidoo.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au