MJ4800 Work as a Research Assistant Course description

In the optional course MJ4800 Scientific Assistant, the student is associated with a research project led by a scientific employee at the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, and participates in this research project. The participation must result in a relevant academic production. The subject can only be taken once.

The practical course STRÅLPRA consists of two periods of practical training: STRÅLPRA-101 and STRÅLPRA-102. The practical training period STRÅLPRA-101 takes place over five weeks in the first semester, of which four weeks are set aside for work in the treatment service and one week is allocated for project work. The practical training period STRÅLPRA-102 takes place over five weeks in the second semester, of which four weeks are set aside for work in the treatment service/planning unit and one week is allocated for project work.

The students are required to demonstrate an increasing degree of reflection, critical assessment and independence during the two periods.

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has insight into the development of a research project
• has specialized knowledge of various theories relevant to the field of study and the research project
• has advanced insight into quantitative and / or qualitative methods and knowledge of what governs method choices

Skills

The student

• can orientate themselves independently and critically within relevant academic literature and find relevant material for a research project
• can analyze and handle a research material critically and has the ability to think critically and reflect, also methodically, around his/her own role as a researcher
• can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in line with current research ethics standards for the protection of sources and source material

General competence

The student

• has developed competence for independent research work
• has the competence to innovate and to apply their knowledge and skills in new areas

On a given occasion, research projects will announce places for scientific assistants at the master's program. The student contacts the project manager and submits a request for a place on the research project. The research leader decides whether there is room for the student and reports this.

An agreement is made about the content of the scientific assistance work, which in scope will correspond to 6 weeks of full-time studies. The project leader supervises the student in accordance with the agreement before and after the work. The work must end in a professionally relevant production.

The work and teaching methods consist of two periods of clinical practice, a written project assignment and two project periods with presentations.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has in-depth knowledge of how the most common anaesthesia methods and drugs function and are used
• has in-depth knowledge of the most common complications in connection with acute and/or critical illness, advanced medical treatment and anaesthesia
• has in-depth knowledge of special circumstances relating to different surgical procedures that have a bearing on the choice and application of different anaesthesia forms, techniques and drugs
• has in-depth knowledge of maintaining and restoring vital functions in situations where they are threatened
• has knowledge of the effects of different treatment and examination methods on the nurse anaesthetist's working environment

Skills

The student

• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to existing theories and methods in nurse anaesthesia
• is capable of working on practical and theoretical problem-solving relating to the functions and responsibilities of a nurse anaesthetist:
  • is capable, with some assistance, of working in an independent and responsible manner when administering general anaesthesia to otherwise able-bodied patients (ASA 1 and 2) in accordance with applicable guidelines
  • is capable of independently administering and evaluating prescribed anaesthetics and other relevant drugs
  • is capable of independently administering and evaluating the most commonly used pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief methods
  • is capable of independently monitoring patients under regional anaesthesia and deep sedation
  • is capable of using the anaesthetic machine and advanced medical equipment commonly used in treatment in a conscious and sound manner
  • is capable of independently identifying acute and problematic situations
  • is capable of ensuring continuity in patient treatment through written and oral documentation

Competence

The student

• is capable, with some supervision, of analysing ethical issues based on relevant discipline knowledge, research, experience and patient knowledge
• is capable of participating actively in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation on patient treatment in accordance with his/her own competence and applicable ethical principles and healthcare legislation
• is capable of contributing to new ideas and innovation processes in nurse anaesthesia

The following coursework requirements must be met before a student can receive an assessment for the course:

• The student's specification of learning outcomes for the course
• Attendance in compulsory activities
  • Simulation

The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course, the student's specification of the learning outcomes and the formative assessment made of the student during the practical training period.

An attendance requirement applies to practical training. In order to pass a practical training course, the student must have attended at least 90% of the planned activities in each course. Students must make up for absence exceeding 10% by agreement with the lecturer and the practical training establishment. If a student's absence exceeds 20%, he/she will fail the course. Students who fail a period of practical training must retake the whole training period.

Pass-Fail.

The summative assessment is carried out by a representative of the practical training establishment and a representative of the university. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university.