Course Title: Conduct research relating to Myotherapy clinical practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
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: Laura Yeomans
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4289
Course Contact Email: laura.yeomans@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
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: |
2.1 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 2.5 Research process and findings are documented in accordance with the clinic guidelines 2.6 Research conclusions are based solely on the critical evaluation of the data and evidence gathered. |
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
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to source and evaluate relevant research information and how to apply the findings to a Myotherapy clinical practice.
The course will be delivered face-to-face in three hour sessions. 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, 2020 Wednesday 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Week |
Date |
Class Topics and Assessments |
1 |
12th Feb |
Introduction to Research articles Library education on “How to conduct research” Discuss Assessment 1 |
2 |
19th Feb |
Article 1 - Plantar fascia rolling research |
3 |
26th Feb |
Article 2 – Intra and inter-rater reliability |
4 |
4th Mar |
Constructing a Literature Review and Research Methods |
5 |
11th Mar |
Article 3 |
6 |
18th Mar |
Work on Assessment 1 in class |
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22nd Mar |
Assessment 1– Literature Review & Research Methods (WRITTEN) |
7 |
25th Mar |
Article 4 |
8 |
1st Apr |
Article 5 |
9 |
8th Apr |
Work on Assessment 2 in class |
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15th Apr |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK |
10 |
22nd Apr |
Article 6 |
11 |
29th Apr |
Article 7 |
12 |
6th May |
Article 8 - Hip |
13 |
13th May |
Article 8 - Hip |
14 |
20th May |
Work on Assessment 2 in class |
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24th May |
Assessment 2 – Research Project Findings (WRITTEN) |
15 |
27th May |
Revision |
16 |
3rd Jun |
Assessment 3 – Research Conclusion & Findings (PRESENTATION) |
17 |
10th Jun |
Assessment 3 – Research Conclusion & Findings (PRESENTATION) |
18 |
17th Jun |
RESUBMISSIONS |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
There are no specific textbooks required for this subject. All articles can be found in Canvas under the Readings Module.
Overview of Assessment
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 Task 1 - Written: Literature Review and Research Methods
Assessment Task 2 - Written: Research Project Findings
Assessment Task 3 - Presentation: Research Conclusions and Findings
Assessment Tasks
1. WRITTEN TASK: Literature Review & Research Methods – 22nd March, 2020
Students are required to submit a Literature review and Methods section in the format of a Journal article on their chosen research topic that directly relates to Myotherapy practice. A minimum of three (3) scholarly and minimum of one (1) non-scholarly sources of information need to be collected, analysed, compared and contrasted. The relevance of the research has to be critically evaluated within a myotherapy framework.
The Methods to be employed in the research project have to be submitted with an Informed Consent form that participants will need to sign before research commences.
2. WRITTEN TASK: Research Project Findings - 24th May, 2020
Students are required to submit their research findings, which includes results and discussion with evidence of critical evaluation of the data and how the evidence relates to their literature review.
3. PRESENTATION: Research Conclusion & Findings - 3rd & 10th June, 2020
Students are required to present their research conclusions and findings to the class including potential improvement in current practice and how they can be implemented in their application to Myotherapy practice and clinical issues that may require further research.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
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 students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regards to resubmission completion dates.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
EXTENSION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 5 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
If you require further information please contact your teacher or Program Coordinator.
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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