WS5105 - Evidence Based Practice

Credit points:	06
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Social Work & Community Welfare

Evidence-based practice is the systematic and critical use of current research evidence in making decisions regarding the welfare of those in need of social services. This subject is designed to educate and train practitioners in social welfare and allied disciplines in acquiring skills in evidence-based solutions. It focuses on systematic and critical approaches to developing and using research to inform decisions about practice and policy.

Learning Outcomes

• an understanding of systematic and critical approaches to developing and using research to inform decisions about practice and policy;
• develop skills in designing evaluations of policy and practice;
• gain the ability to undertake research for evidence-based solutions in practice.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Method of Delivery:	CDROM
Assessment:	essays (40%); assignments (60%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.