Courses & Units
Evaluating Quality CNA424
Introduction
During this unit students will acquire knowledge, critically review and communicate key information in relation to theoretical models and frameworks of quality evaluation.
Summary
| Unit name | Evaluating Quality |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA424 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Jo Jones |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- identify and describe a range of theoretical models and frameworks of quality evaluation.
- implement a method to identify attributes of your service delivery that are critical to delivered quality.
- identify and select relevant methods to collect and communicate improvement opportunities to health services practitioners and other audiences.
- analyze theoretical frameworks that support knowledge-based risk assessments to be used in the minimization and control of ongoing risks
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069900 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Assessment | Quiz (20%)|Survey and Semi-Structured Interview Design (50%)|Online Posts and Activities (30%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
George, M. L., Rowlands, D., Price, M. & Maxey, J 2005, The lean six sigma pocket toolbook: a quick reference guide to nearly 100 tools for improving process quality, speed, and complexity, New York, McGraw Hill. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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