Translating Evidence to Practice
€750
Develop skills to search and retrieve appropriate evidence for application to professional practice, consider research evaluation techniques, and learn how to present findings effectively.
Micro-credential
3 months
Hybrid - Part-time
5 ECTS
September 2025
About
Develop your knowledge and skills with the Micro-credential in Translating Evidence to Practice from RCSI School of Physiotherapy.
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare ensures that clinical decision making through to policy decision making, is informed by best available research evidence. Learn how to become an effective user of research findings and how to synthesise this knowledge for application to your practice. You'll also develop skills to search, retrieve and appraise appropriate evidence for application to professional practice.
The course is delivered part-time in a hybrid model with online material for participants to access in their own time and prior to workshops/classes. This self-directed learning is followed by scheduled in-person workshops and classes in RCSI's St Stephen's Green campus.
Develop an understanding of evidence-based practice in healthcare
Evaluate research evidence and consider application and implementation
Gain confidence in presenting and communicating evidence to others
Suitable for
This course is for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses and health and social care professionals working in hospital, community, or private practice settings.
Faculty highlight
Biography
Prof. Helen French
Prof. French has researched and published extensively. One area of particular interest is delivery of best-practice evidence-based care.
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Course information
On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the role of evidence-based practice in healthcare.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of evidence.
- Search and retrieve sources of evidence using a range of electronic databases.
- Critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative research evidence and make appropriate judgements on application to practice.
- Identify barriers and facilitators for implementation of best evidence into professional practice.
- Present and communicate information about research evidence and evidence-based practice to a range of audiences.
In-person classes: Two in-person classes of three hours' duration.
Access to online material: September.
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).
RCSI's micro-credentials may be stacked to build to a higher award.
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.
Admissions
To be considered for entry into the programme, applicants must:
- Be a healthcare professional, including social care professionals.
- Hold a bachelor degree. If you don’t hold a bachelor degree, please see the recognition of prior learning pathway outlined below.
Each application will be assessed on an individual basis.
If English is not your first language, you will also need to supply a copy of an academic IELTS examination or equivalent, with an overall score of at least 6.5 and no individual band below 6.5. English language requirements for RCSI Postgraduate programmes are published here.
If you do not have an undergraduate degree at Level 7 or above you may still be eligible to apply through recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is the assessment of knowledge, skills and competence previously acquired.
Learning occurs in many contexts which include work, involvement in social and community activities, or learning through life experience generally. RPL does not give credit for experience as such; rather it considers the learning that was acquired as a result of the experience.
RPL may be used to gain:
- Admission to courses/programmes where a person may not have obtained the standard entry requirements.
- Exemptions from course modules which duplicate the learning outcomes an individual has already demonstrably acquired through prior learning.
Total fees: €750 (needs to be paid on acceptance of the course).
How to apply
Secure your place for the programme by completing the form below.
Please ensure you attach the following supporting documents with your application:
- Clear copy of a valid passport.
- Copies of your academic transcripts/degree.
- Copy of CV.
- English proficiency test (if required).
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