Courses & Units

Research for Clinical Practice A CNA672

Online

Introduction

This unit provides you with the foundational knowledge required to appreciate the role of research in clinical practice. The unit aims to deepen appreciation of the importance of research utilisation and evidence-based practice in the provision of quality patient and family care. You will gain skills in searching for and evaluating high level evidence to answer questions from clinical practice and in the critical appraisal of common types of quantitative and qualitative research. You will also explore the role that nurses and midwives play in supporting the development of cultures of inquiry within their healthcare agencies.

Summary

Unit name Research for Clinical Practice A
Unit code CNA672
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Nursing
Discipline Nursing
Coordinator Doctor Lynette Bowen
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Sustainable Development Goals

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 21/7/2025 19/8/2025 8/9/2025 26/10/2025
Semester 1 24/2/2025 25/3/2025 14/4/2025 1/6/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • Critically appraise quantitative and qualitative research.
  • Demonstrate skills that contribute towards creating cultures of inquiry in your area of clinical practice.
  • Search and locate high level research resources to answer clinical questions and areas of interest.
  • Appropriately apply the use of high level research resources in clinical practice (knowledge translation).

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
060301 $578.00 $578.00 not applicable $3,027.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning.

Online webinar - 1 hour, 3 times per semester.

AssessmentQuiz (10%)|Written paper (40%)|Evaluation of Practice (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

Recommended

Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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