Course Title: Research and apply evidence to practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: GEDU6101C
Course Title: Research and apply evidence to practice
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program: C5365 - Diploma of Nursing
Course Contact: Queenie William (BU) / Rebecca Rose-Moore (CTY)
Course Contact Phone: Queenie: 99252346
Course Contact Email: queenie.william@rmit.edu.au / rebecca.rose-moore@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kate Lamble
Kate.Lamble@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 65
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit of competency
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work.
This course applies to health and community service workers who need to research existing information to support and improve their work practice. It does not cover primary research.
This course includes a Work Integrated Learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice |
Element: |
1. Plan information gathering activities |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify situations where research may be required to support and improve own work practice 1.2 Evaluate current trends in own area of practice 1.3 Establish and define research objectives 1.4 Identify and access credible sources of data and evidence |
Element: |
2. Gather information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Evaluate and select methods of gathering information 2.2 Gather information using a systematic approach 2.3 Establish relevance of information according to objectives and work requirements 2.4 Facilitate analysis by organising information in a way that supports its analysis and future us |
Element: |
3. Analyse information |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Prioritise information based on the information need 3.2 Compare and contrast different sources of information 3.3 Assess the strength, relevance, reliability and currency of the information in the context of own work 3.4 Assess the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information 3.5 Make and document conclusions based on findings |
Element: |
4. Use information in practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Assess ways in which different aspects of information may be used 4.2 Use information and learning from research to identify potential areas for change in current practice 4.3 Identify issues that require further research and evaluation 4.4 Develop actions to address outcomes of research |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will attend a number of face to face classes, complete online and library activities and participate in an actual research project
Teaching Schedule
2023 |
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Lesson 1 |
Week 2 |
Lesson 2 |
Week 3 |
Lesson 3 |
Week 5 |
Lesson 4 |
Week 6 |
Lesson 5 |
Week 7 |
Presentations |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You need online capability and all other equipment that you need will be provided. More information will be provided in class or in the modules of the course on CANVAS.
A link will be provided on CANVAS for Recommended reading/ Text books, which are available online. You do not need to purchase resources for this course.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals
Assessment Tasks
You must gain a satisfactory in all assessment tasks to be deemed satisfactory for this course.
Assessment task 1 Written/Practical: This assessment has 2 parts
Part 1 – Practical/ Knowledge assessment
You will be required to complete Observational Audit, presentation as a group and a research poster:
You are required to conduct an audit, collate the results, complete an academic style Poster and then present your research.
Part 2 - Written assessment
For this task you will be required to complete a written assessment based on short answer questions.
Assessment Task 2 Knowledge assessment:
You will be required to complete research paper on a researched nursing topic and present that in an essay format.
Assessment Matrix
Performance Evidence | |||
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has: |
Assessment Task 1: Part 1 |
Assessment Task 1 Part 2 |
Assessment Task 2: AT 2 |
Completed research activities and developed actions based on research outcomes for at least 2 different issues within own field of practice |
A1, B1-B6, C1, C2 |
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B.1, B2 C.1-C4 |
Knowledge Evidence |
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The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
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Assessment Task 1: Part 1 |
Assessment Task 1: Part 2 |
Assessment Task 2: AT 2 |
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KE1.1 |
Different reasons for undertaking research:
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Q1
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KE1.2 |
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B2 |
Q1 |
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KE1.3 |
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Q1 |
C.2 |
KE1.4 |
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Q2 |
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KE1.5 |
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Q2 |
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KE2 |
Sources of information, including established information sources and current research within own area of practice |
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Q5 Q12 |
B.1 |
KE3.1 |
Principles and models of evidence-based practice, including:
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Q4 Q6 Q9
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KE3.2 |
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Q25
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KE3.3 |
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Q21 Q22
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KE4 |
Ways to evaluate the validity of information sources |
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Q8 Q9 Q13 Q16 Q17 |
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KE5 |
Research processes and how to use them |
B2, B3 |
Q10 Q11 Q14 Q15 |
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KE6 |
Cultural and ethical considerations for research |
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Q23 Q24 |
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KE7.1 |
Processes that support analysis of information and how to use them, including:
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Q9 Q16 Q17 Q18 |
C.3 |
KE7.2 |
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Q18 |
C.3 |
KE7.3 |
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Q18 |
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KE7.4 |
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Q18 |
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KE7.5 |
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Q9 |
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KE 7.6 |
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Q19 Q20 |
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Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit: |
Assessment tasks 1&2 allows students to demonstrate skills in a simulated environment within the RMIT nursing labs that reflects typical workplace conditions and contingencies. |
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Students require access to suitable facilities, equipment, and resources, including current research, evidence-based studies and industry intelligence through the library facilities and in class education |
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Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 resubmissions for this course, however each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once. Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the program coordinator after consultation with the teacher.
All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student Page for extensive information about study support, assessments, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/contact-and-help/support-services
Attendance
You are required to attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensure the maximum opportunity and gain competency in the course.
Special consideration
Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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