School of Physiotherapy
Evaluating Health Care Research
Single Subject - PTY51EHR
Click here to print : Evaluating Health Care Research Information Package (pdf)
The School of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University has a long established history of running postgraduate physiotherapy programs and attracts students from around Australia as well as from several overseas countries. The high standard of physiotherapy education and research within the School is reflected in its reputation for excellence, both within Australia and internationally.
In this unit health care providers learn to systematically review evidence for health care practices and beliefs. The classes are beneficial for people commencing postgraduate research degrees as review outcomes can be integrated into introductory arguments in a research thesis, and for clinicians who want to update their skills in reading and interpreting scientific literature.
Participants learn to refine a clinical or research question, comprehensively search for relevant scientific literature and other information, evaluate research validity using scientifically endorsed and standardised methods, identify and quantify intervention effects, and summarise finding. Classes are small and interaction and discussion are encouraged. Primary care clinicians and researchers across health care professions will benefit from and enjoy this unit.
The course aims to :
- Provide a structured opportunity for health care workers to develop research skills.
- Develop skills in research design and critical analysis of literature.
- Develop skills relevant to publishing papers in peer reviewed journals.
- Develop expert knowledge in the science and theories underpinning health care and clinical practice.
Course Structure
The Evaluating Health Care Research unit is undertaken over one semester. Classes are held during first semester for eight Tuesdays (four in March and four in May).
Teaching methods involve a combination of lectures, discussions/tutorials, practical experience in the computer laboratory.
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements for the Evaluating Health Care Research unit are as follows :
- An undergraduate bachelors degree or equivalent.
- Relevant research skills as a component of the undergraduate degree.
- Competency in English (eg. if principal language is one other than English, applicants will need to provide evidence of a satisfactory result in the Victorian Certificate of Education English, or a score of at least 7 on the International English Language Testing System).
Fees
This unit is linked to the Commonwealth Supported Places Scheme (previously known as HECS) full time load Band 2 and cost $900 in 2006.
Students are also required to pay the University’s General Service Fee.
Applications
Application forms and details of closing dates for applications are available from the School of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University, or by clicking onto the link below.
Click here to print : Evaluating Health Care Research Application Form (pdf)
Applications should be submitted by 31st January of each year. Enrolments take place before the beginning of the academic year.
Allocation of Places
Places are limited and applicants will be considered in order of application.
School Facilities
The School of Physiotherapy is located in the Health Sciences 3 building on the Bundoora Campus of La Trobe University. The building is purpose built (opened in 1998) and facilities include technologically advanced equipment. Students have opportunities to use the following:
- Modern, well equipped research laboratories including one of the most advanced movement laboratories in the world, a high class electrophysical agents laboratory and biomechanics facilities.
- Modern library with one of the most extensive collections of physiotherapy books and serials, and advanced on-line searching facilities.
- Up-to-date information technology services including computers for on-line learning and software for thesis construction and data analysis.
- State of the art lecture, practical, and clinical teaching facilities.
Course Outcomes
Participants in the Evaluating Health Care Research unit will gain confidence in reading and interpreting scientific literature and skills in sorting and synthesising information.
Enquiries
Enquiries relating to academic content or admission should be directed to :
Dr Nora Shields
Postgraduate Co-ordinator
School of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Health Sciences
La Trobe University
Victoria 3086
AUSTRALIA
Telephone : +61 3 9479 5815
Facsimile : +61 3 9479 5768
Email : N.Shields@latrobe.edu.au
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