Module Code: HEA3073

Venue: Respiratory Education UK, Aintree
Cost: £ 580

Introduction

This BSc module is designed to enable students to develop an understanding of the research process and the need for an evidence-base to guide decision-making in clinical practice

Module Format

This is a highly flexible module that can be studied in a variety of ways:

• Entirely on-line

• Entirely by classroom attendance (2 study days)

• A combination of the two

Aims

This module will enable healthcare professionals to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the development of evidence-based practice within health care and its practical application to the clinical area

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methodology and design

• Critically evaluate methods of data collection and analysis pertaining to the health and social care arena

• Demonstrate skills to critically appraise published research studies

• Critically apply the process involved in the development of a research proposal, including the practical issues of obtaining ethics committee approval and research governance requirements

Course Content

The content of the module includes:

• Health Services Research

• Obtaining the Evidence

• Methodologies

• Application of Research Methodologies

• Data Collection

• Data Analysis

• Research Ethics

Assessment Strategy

4,000 word assessment

This module can be studied as an independent unit of study or as a module towards the BSc (Hons) Respiratory Practice

Successful completion results in 20 academic credits at BSc level

Student support

Comprehensive course materials are provided to students.  Tutorial time supports students, with specialist staff always available by either phone, e-mail and on-line.  REUK can also advise on funding possibilities and financial support from a number of sources, we encourage students to get in touch.

Venue

This module is held at our Liverpool office
 

 

 

Credits: 20

Compulsory