Course Title: Research and apply evidence to practice
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5346 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Research and apply evidence to practice
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 65
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The Diploma of AOD and this unit/cluster is delivered in the Northern Territory only
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEDU6079C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018 |
Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: 9925 8268
Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no stipulated pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice |
Elements: |
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 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 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 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 successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment task 1: Knowledge questions
Assessment task 2: Practical task
Assessment task 3: Log Book