MD8101 - Clinical Research for Medical Practice Part 1 of 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Subject chain:	MD8101 MD8102
Administered by:	School of Medicine & Dentistry

The aim of this unit is to equip medical practitioners to develop research skills and knowledge in the design and conduct of a research study relevant to their current medical practice. Students with a specific research idea will be guided through the process of developing a research plan. In particular they will develop skills in performing a literature review, developing a research hypothesis, and developing a protocol that addresses the hypothesis. The student will learn about ethical research and good clinical practice as it relates to the conduct of research. The student will be guided through the process of submission of an application to a relevant Human research ethics committee.

Learning Outcomes

• Conduct a systematic review of the relevant literature relevant to the selected topic;
• Develop a research hypothesis and formulate a research plan;
• Undertake a program of study that includes the conduct of ethical research and a knowledge of Good Clinical Practice as it relates to Research;
• Complete an application to a Human Research Ethics Committee.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies;
• The ability to appraise information critically;
• The ability to plan, conduct and manage research in their discipline;
• The ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner;
• The ability to communicate the methodology, results and implications of their research in a manner appropriate to different purposes and audiences.

Availabilities
As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Professor John McBride
Lecturers:	Professor Jonathan Golledge, Professor Bernhard Baune.
Contact hours:	7 hours workshops/Seminars - Research Presentation Day (or video-conferenced)
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Professor John McBride
Lecturers:	Professor Jonathan Golledge, Professor Bernhard Baune.
Contact hours:	7 hours workshops/Seminars - Research Presentation Day (or video-conferenced)
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).

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.