Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: GEDU6100C

Course Title: Research and apply evidence to practice

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6157 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Course Contact: Rachael Starr

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1420

Course Contact Email: rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

Assumed knowledge and skills from the successful completion of the Diploma of Dental Technology.

 

 

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work. 

This unit 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.

 

 

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. Plan information gathering activities   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. Gather information 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 use
Element:	3. Analyse information
Performance Criteria:	3. Analyse information 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. Use information in practice 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

On completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Plan information gathering activities 

2. Gather information

3. Analyse information  

4. Use information in practice

Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency.  You will be observed and assessed through your planned activities throughout the duration of the course.

- Face to Face classes

- Simulated Workplace Learning

- Online learning

- Other forms of structured teaching and learning

Teaching Schedule

As per 2019 Timetable on CANVAS

Session	Type of Session	Session Topics
1	Face To Face  Classroom	Introduction to the Unit Assessment Requirements
2	Face To Face  Classroom Carlton Library Cardigan Street Carlton Level 3, Build 94	Compulsory Library Induction - Anita Woolard Research Strategies  -  Part 1 Using Library resources & support services Writing a lit review Reference Research
3	Face to Face  Classroom	Research & Study skills  -  Part 2   (Study learning Centre) How to start a research project Report writing Reference Research Sourcing Data Base
4	Computer Lab	Student Group Work Research Project   Task 1 Project Plan - (meet with teacher to finalise group's plan) Due Date: TBC
5	Self Directed online/or other research types	Topic:  Diagnosis & Treatment Plan  . analyse & prioritise information based on the information needed  . use information and learning from research to identify potential areas for change in current practice  Due Date: TBC to submit 2 parts
6	Self Directed Learning	Pre class Reading Task
7	Face to Face Classroom	Class discussion re Task,  Continue Group Work
8,9,10,11,12,13,	Group Work   6 x 3 hr Sessions Computer Lab or Library	Compulsory group work at the computer lab or at Library Teacher available BY APPOINTMENT  for assistance/feedback and to discuss progression of Task research
14	Face to Face Classroom	Task 2:  Class Topic: Diagnosis and treatment planning for dental implants                   . Medicaments                    . Pre & Post Procedures Due Date: TBC Group Work Meet with Teacher BY APPOINTMENT to discuss progress of research
15	Self Directed Learning	Group/Individual Work
16	Assessment	Oral Presentation demonstrating individual research related to a patient case (Task 1) . Duration 10 mins 2: Written Report of Research Project Due ( Task 1)
17	Assessment	1: Oral Presentation (Task2)  . Duration 10 mins 2: Written Report of Research Project Due (Task 2)

 

 

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through my RMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

 

 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment 1  - Group research project

Assessment 2 - Oral presentation 

 

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

Assessment: Task 1	Research assignment issue 1 (including developed actions based on research)
Assessment: Task 2	Research assignment issue 2 (including developed actions based on research)

Assessment Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered	Assessment 1	Assessment 2
1.1		X
1.2		X
1.3		X
1.4	X
2.1	X
2.2	X
2.3		X
2.4		X
3.1	X
3.2		X
3.3		X
3.4		X
3.5	X
4.1		X
4.2	X
4.3	X	X
4.4	X	X

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

• Relevant

• Current

• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

Study and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice

• Maths and science developmental support and advice

• English language development

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.

  

Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.

 

The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

 

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

 

Special Consideration:

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration.

 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the university.

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

 

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