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NUTR71-110: Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals

Description

This subject lays the foundation for developing professional competencies in evidence-based practice. Students will develop skills necessary for the interpretation and application of research to nutrition and dietetic practice settings, using systematic and critical analysis. Interactive and applied learning activities engage students in the principles and applications of evidence-based practice, quantitative and qualitative research designs, and the critical appraisal of published research applicable to the common areas of dietetic practice. This subject provides essential preparation for the professional placement internships that follow in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program and is a pre-requisite for the health research design and planning subject that follows.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: NUTR71-110
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,310.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,400.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,570.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,850.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate foundational skills in evidence-based practice.
  2. Develop a clear research question from a practice problem.
  3. Develop effective search strategies to identify relevant literature to answer practice-related questions.
  4. Critically appraise nutrition and dietetics literature.
  5. Translate evidence from the literature to inform practice.
  6. Synthesise and present research findings relevant to practice.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 22/01/2024
    Subject start: 22/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 28/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 29/01/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 02/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/02/2024
    Teaching census: 01/02/2024
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 22/01/2024
Subject start: 22/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 28/01/2024
Cancellation 2: 29/01/2024
Last enrolment: 26/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 02/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 08/02/2024
Teaching census: 01/02/2024

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