Course Title: Conduct research relating to Myotherapy clinical practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: OHTH5966
Course Title: Conduct research relating to Myotherapy clinical practice
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6159 - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Course Contact: Joshua Davies
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4333
Course Contact Email: joshua.davies@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source and evaluate relevant research information and apply their findings to a myotherapy clinical practice
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21880 Conduct research relating to Myotherapy clinical practice |
Element: |
Apply research findings to clinical practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Research conclusions are employed to identify potential areas for improvement in current practice 3.2 Information findings are correlated with individual clinical case presentation to determine potential application in treatment 3.3 Improvements in clinical practice are implemented based on the research evidence and anticipated outcomes are assessed 3.4 Clinical issues that may require further research are identified |
Element: |
Collect and analyse research information |
Performance Criteria: |
Research information is collected and collated for analysis 2.2 Scholarly and non-scholarly sources of information are compared, contrasted and prioritised 2.3 The research methods, strength, relevance, reliability and currency of the information is assessed in the context of myotherapy practice 2.4 Relevance of the research information to clinical treatment strategies within a myotherapy framework is critically evaluated |
Element: |
Plan research activities relating to myotherapy practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research opportunities with the potential to support and improve the myotherapy practice are identified 1.2 The clinical objectives of the research activity are clarified 1.3 Established sources of relevant and credible research information are ascertained 1.4 Scholarly and non-scholarly sources of contemporary information are distinguished 1.5 Efficient research process for gathering the required information are selected |
Learning Outcomes
See elements of competency above
Details of Learning Activities
There will be 1 three hour class in semester 2 delivered face-to-face. Students are also required to work on their own to conduct their research projects to meet the requirements of the assessment tasks.
Teaching Schedule
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SEMESTER 1, 2018 Wednesday 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
7th Feb |
Intro to Research articles, Library visit on “How to conduct research” |
14th Feb |
Tendinopathy (Tendinosis vs. Tendinitis) |
21st Feb |
Foam rolling |
28th Feb |
Dry Needling – Posterior Shoulder |
7th March |
Dry Needling – Lateral elbow |
14th March |
Dry Needling - Multifidus |
21st March |
Dry Needling – Gluteal muscles |
28th March |
Rocktape |
4th April |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK |
11th April |
Assessment 1 – Initial Verbal Research Presentation |
18th April |
Assessment 1 – Initial Verbal Research Presentation |
25th April |
ANZAC DAY – NO CLASS |
2nd May |
Posterior, Lateral and Anterior Hip Pain |
9th May |
Posterior, Lateral and Anterior Hip Pain |
16th May |
Article – Somatic Pain and Fibromyalgia |
23rd May |
Dry Needling - Hamstring |
30st May |
Dry Needling – Heel pain |
6th June |
Assessment 2 – Conclusion and Evaluation of Research |
13th June |
Assessment 2 – Conclusion and Evaluation of Research |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Verbal Pre-research presentation
Task 2: Video essay of research outcomes
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
1. Initial Verbal Research Presentation. 11/04/18 & 18/04/18
In 10 minutes present to the class the literature findings that you will apply to your own research project. You are required to collect and analyse 2 pieces of research that directly relate to your chosen research topic that will directly relate to Myotherapy practice.
2. Conclusion and Evaluation of Research. 6/06/18 & 13/06/18
Students are required to conduct a 15 minute discussion and practical demonstration of their research findings.
This can be either: a video or live presentation.
Assessment Matrix
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