School Of Science And HealthTraditional Chinese Medicine Practice 3 (Research Project)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400359.2
Discipline: TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 4
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed knowledge equivalent to Introduction to Research for Health Sciences, and TCM Practice 2.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
To undertake this unit, students must comply with the following special requirements:
Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 OR a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate 2) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 OR a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010.Students must have completed a Work Cover approved First Aid Certificate.
About this Unit
In 2013 this unit will be replaced by 400920 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice 3 (PG). This unit represents a continuation of the clinical practicum and development of clinical skills. Students will also be able to apply their knowledge of professional theory, practice, research and evaluation skills to the investigation of TCM problems. In addition to clinical practice, emphasis here will be on the development of a literature review, and the formulation of a research or evaluation proposal. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in handling patients in a clinical context, prepare and present a research proposal at a professional level, critically examine issues in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine research.