Summary
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare ensures that clinical decision making through to policy decision making, is informed by best available research evidence. This module aims to develop the knowledge and skills of the healthcare practitioner to become an effective user of research findings and to synthesise this knowledge for application to their practice. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills to search and retrieve appropriate evidence for application to professional practice.
This course is for healthcare professionals working in hospital, community, or private practice settings. Professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses and general practitioners may apply for this course.
The programme will be delivered with online material for participants to access in their own time and prior to workshops/classes. This is followed by scheduled in-person workshops and classes in RCSI's St Stephen's Green campus.
Students who successfully complete this course and pass all assessments, will receive an academic transcript and certificate detailing the academic award and credits received. This is a postgraduate programme and those who complete this course will gain five European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (equivalent to level 7 on the European Framework of Qualifications).
We are proud to be a recognised University of the National University of Ireland (NUI). Recognition by Ministries and bodies in other jurisdictions must be determined by the individual applicants.
Course leader: Professor Helen French
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