Course Title: Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)

Course Title: Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 20

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Course Contact: Erica Keen

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99257643

Course Contact Email: erica.keen@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course is aimed at giving the level two nurse a working understanding of the concepts and language of this important paradigm as well as some capacity to perform research skills and functions within a team context.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Not applicable

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	HLTEN514A Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment
Elements:	1. Identify a need for research into health issues 2. Identify client-related issues in participating in research 3. Undertake a critical analysis of planned research 4. Develop a research proposal in consultation/ collaboration with others 5. Participate in nursing research

Learning Outcomes

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will be by means of a graded assignment which will demonstrate an understanding of the skills and concepts of research in nursing.