Offered
Peninsula Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Synopsis
The student will currently be taking or about to commence a work-based project. The student will gain their employer's support and prepare a project brief in the form of a learning contract which will then be discussed with the unit coordinator and signed off by both the student and the unit coordinator. An appropriately qualified and experienced industry leader and/or academic will be appointed as co-supervisor with the unit coordinator. The unit will require the student to define the problem/question/task, identify an appropriate theoretical model/methodology, collect the necessary data, undertake the analysis and prepare the report.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
- Critically review and analyse the literature on a current issue in community based emergency health.
- Design, develop and implement a work-based project.
- Demonstrate skill in accessing information, critical appraisal, reflective practice and independent scholarship.
- Demonstrate communication skills in both oral and written presentations to an audience of community based emergency health professionals.
- Write up a work-based project that is suitable for publication.
- Contribute to enhancing an aspect of community based emergency health.
Assessment
Preparation of project brief and learning contract (1,000 words) 10%, Participation in regular meetings with supervisor and contribution to monthly WebCT discussions 15%, Verbal presentation of final report 25%, Written report (5,000 - 6,000 words) 50%.
Prerequisites
MEH4306, MEH4308, MEH5010 and either MEH5020 or MEH5030 or MEH5040
