HLTH692-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)

Evidence for Clinical Practice

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 17 May 2026

Description

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP), reflecting the complex and multifaceted nature of clinical decision making, critical thinking and patient centered care. Knowledge of EBP is crucial for making informed decisions regarding patients and is foundational to the professional identity and competence of all health care practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically interpret evidence-based practice within the context of philosophical, theoretical, and social foundations of knowledge.
2. Critically evaluate the ethical responsibilities when undertaking research in health and the application of findings in clinical practice.
3. Examine approaches to research and clinical inquiry and how they inform evidence-based practice to inform decision making
4. Critically appraise the application of research findings and evidence-based concepts across diverse cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of Associate Dean (Academic)

Restrictions

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Intensive Block Course A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 12:00 E6 Lecture Theatre
23 Mar - 29 Mar

Timetable Note

There is one session onsite: 6 March 9am -12 noon in Undercroft 101

Course Coordinator

Isabel Jamieson

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Assignment 1 25 May 2026 45% Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3
Quiz 12 Jun 2026 15% Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3
Presentation 15 Jun 2026 40% Outcome assessed: 4

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,494.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

All HLTH692 Occurrences

  • HLTH692-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)