Evidence-based Practice and Research in Health Sciences (HRSS3200)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
26C, ILP
Incompatible
HRSS4200, HRSS7807, HRSS7809
Restricted
BOccThy, BPhty, BSpPath
Assessment methods
Mid-semester examination, Critical appraisal assignment
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
The aim of this course is to provide undergraduate students in Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy programs the opportunity to undertake an interdisciplinary course, designed to introduce the principles, methods, and skills for evidence-based practice (EBP) and introduce the topics of research design, critical analysis, and planning research in the health professions. Emphasis will be placed on how to interpret and plan research applicable to clinical settings. Multidisciplinary examples from the professions will be used to highlight course content.