HLTH SC 1404 - Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 1404 Course Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1 Coordinating Unit Sch of Allied Hlth Sci & Prac Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Restricted to B. Occupational Therapy (Hons), B. Physiotherapy (Hons) and B. Speech Pathology (Hons) students only Assessment Final examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jessica Stanhope
Co-Course Coordinator: Dr Jessica Stanhope
Phone: +61 8 8313 2063
Email: jessica.stanhope@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Helen Mayo South
Tutor: Cameron Dickson
Phone: +61 8 8313 3676
Email: cameron.dickson@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building
Tutor: Meredith Smith
Phone: +61 8 8313 7149
Email: meredith.smith@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building
Tutor: Suzanne Dawson
Phone: +61 8 8313 3688
Email: suzanne.dawson@adelaide.edu.au
Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences BuildingCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Explain the relative merits and uses of the different types of evidence used in practice. 2 Develop research skills including literature searching and referencing, critical analysis, interpretation, synthesis and communication of scientific data. 3 Appropriately appraise components of health research evidence. 4 Communicate research outcomes appropriate to peers. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
2 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1, 2, 3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
4 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
2, 3, 4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, 7th edn. Polgar S & Thomas S. Elsevier, 2019Online Learning
All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Through a series of online materials, readings and interactive workshops, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of evidence-based practice, and develop foundational skills in research literacy.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Workshops: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
Online Class: 12 x 1 hour = 12 hours
Examination: 1 x 2 hours = 2 hours
Preparation for Workshop Sessions: 1 hour per session = 12 hours
Preparation for Seminar Sessions: 1 hour per session = 6 hours
Preparation for Assessment Tasks = 30 hours
Weekly reading: 3 hours per week = 36 hours
Online modules: 2 hours per week = 24 hours
TOTAL = 146 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Topics covered will include:
• Developing questions• Conducting structured database searches• Identifying and understanding the merits of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods designs• Identifying and understanding potential methodological bias• Descriptive and inferential statistics• Referencing a range of sourcesSmall Group Discovery Experience
Whilst no offical SGDE will be offered in this course, there will be numerous opportunities throughout the semester to work in groups with other students. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The assessment for Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1 consists of:
Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Examination Summative 40% 1, 2, 3 Assignment Summative 20% 2, 3, 4 Continuous Assessment Summative 40% 1, 2, 3, 4 Assessment Detail
Examination (40%) - A two-hour written examination covering the entire course content will be held during the University examination period. Students will be required to complete a variety of different types of questions to demonstrate their achievement of the course learning outcomes.
Assignment (20%) - The assignment will involve the critical appraisal and interpretation of a research paper, where students will also be asked to summarise the research findings, in light of the study limitations.
Continuous Assessment (40%) - The continuous assessment will take the form of a workbook, which will be submitted in four sections (worth 10% each). The workbook will build on workshop activities.Submission
Detailed information on assessment task submission can be found in the MyUni website for this course.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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