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HLSC6103

Occupational Rehabilitation 2

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchoolSemester 1

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

This course is designed for students to develop their fundamental research knowledge through application of critical appraisal, research methodologies and evidence based practice in the occupational rehabilitation context to assist in determining issues of quality of service, cost, unnecessary service provision, accountability and validity of interventions.

Objectives
This course is designed to enable students to:
1. Critically appraise literature and develop critical appraisal skills;
2. Critique a range of research methodologies for application in workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation;
3. Develop an understanding of outcome measures and evaluation tools and their application in workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation
4. Interpret evidence-based practice in the area of workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation
5. Identify and discuss future research directions and develop a research proprosal applicable for issues in workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation.
Content
-Critical evaluation of assessment methods;
-Critical analysis of results obtained through assessment methods;
-Critical evaluation of services provided;
-Critical review of current issues reported by industry bodies, statutory authorities, media pertaining to occupational rehabilitation;
-Evidence-based interpretation and practice;
-Research methodology and planning.
Replacing Course(s)
OHSE6103
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
HLSC6101(replaced OHSE6101) and HLSC6102 (replaced OHSE6102).
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Teaching Methods
Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Assessment 1 - (assesses objectives 1 & 2).
Assessment 2 - (assesses objectives 1,2,3,4 & 5).
Group/tutorial participation and contribution
Students are assessed on their contributions to the online discussion groups - (assesses objectives 1,2,3,4, & 5).
Contact Hours
Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables