MEDI8114 Evidence Based Practice: Translational Medicine in Clinical Settings

Offered By	ANU Medical School
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Medicine
Offered in	First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course aims to introduce the principles, methods, and applications of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) to any particular branch of the health science professions. The course starts with a two-day on-campus program that is followed by seven web-based modules completed throughout the semester. Module 1 Identifying clinical problems Module 2 Evaluating Therapy Module 3 Evaluating Diagnostic tests Module 4 Evaluating Prognosis Module 5 Essay on Evidence Module 6 Evaluation of clinical guidelines and websites Module 7 Essay on safety, harms, and evidence
Learning Outcomes	Students will be expected to be able to: Identify the various concepts of Evidence Based Practice Identify clinical questions and use Evidence Based Practice principles to answer them Examine and evaluate the resources used for Evidence Based Practice Critique and analyse evidence using appraisal criteria Apply the principles of Evidence Based Practice for guiding practice and service development
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will include essays of 1000 - 1500 words (modules 1,5,7; 40%) critical topic appraisals (750 words; modules 2,3,4: 40%) or critical evaluations (1500 words; module 6; 20%).
Workload	Expected work-load is a minimum of 10 hrs/week.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Requisite Statement	Prerequisites: Medical or allied health degree, or work experience as a health administrator / manager, or health policy analyst.
Recommended Courses	Knowledge and experience in a health related field.
Consent Required	Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Prescribed Texts	Evidence-Based Medicine (3rd Edition), Straus, Richardson, Glasziou and Haynes,
Technology Requirements	Internet and e-mail access. Sufficient bandwidth to participate in internet conferences.
Academic Contact	marjan.kljakovic@anu.edu.au

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