Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:
Have a comprehensive understanding of the critical place of ethics and good ethical practice in clinical research
recognise the issues associated with ethical problems and find solutions to ethical problems in clinical research
Have an in-depth understanding of issues around research in the context of disadvantaged or ‘vulnerable’ populations such as Māori, Pacific peoples, people with mental health conditions and people with physical and intellectual impairments, and children
describe the need and demonstrate how to undertake specific community based research inclusively
address issues related to the Treaty of Waitangi for a specific research project whether or not Māori are a focus of that research
explain the requirements of the Ministry of Health’s ethics application process
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Offering CRN 18712
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Duration
22 February 2021 - 20 June 2021
Starts
Trimester 1
Campus
Inter-institutional (NZ)
Schedule
Teaching plan
Timeline
- 22 February 2021
- Course begins
- 22 February 2021 to 28 May 2021
- Teaching
- 5 April 2021 to 18 April 2021
- Break
- 31 May 2021 to 3 June 2021
- Study period
- 4 June 2021 to 19 June 2021
- Exam period
- 20 June 2021
- Course ends
Timetable
Required materials and equipment
Communication and additional information
We use Blackboard for course materials, communication of marks, online discussions, and announcements. You should ensure that you check Blackboard regularly for such information. Important messages will also be circulated by email.
Student feedback
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Class representative
The class representative provides a useful way to communicate feedback to the teaching staff during the course. They also work with the VUWSA Education Office on any academic issues that arise in their course. Reps are elected by students by the third week of classes every trimester. Being a rep requires a weekly commitment.
The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
He mea nui te reo Māori ki Te Herenga Waka. Ki te pīrangi koe ki te tuhituhi i ō aro matawai i roto i te reo Māori, tēnā me mātua whakapā atu ki te kaupapa here, The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
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