In this subject students will be provided with the skills necessary to systematically review scientific evidence to inform clinical decisions in orthoptic and ophthalmic practice. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of research through participation in the process of inquiry and will be involved in problem formulation, research design, data … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject students will be provided with the skills necessary to systematically review scientific evidence to inform clinical decisions in orthoptic and ophthalmic practice. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of research through participation in the process of inquiry and will be involved in problem formulation, research design, data collection and synthesis and the critical appraisal of literature. Students will also consider the clinical relevance of outcomes and the ethics of research.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
Yes
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Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically reflect on literature relating to professional orthoptic practice.
2.
Plan and execute substantial projects of relevance to the field of orthoptic practice.
3.
Generate and evaluate evidence-based hypotheses of relevance to the field of orthoptic practice
4.
Communicate coherent and sustained arguments in relation to orthoptic practice research to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZVSO, HMORT
