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Overview
In this Evidence-Based Practice for Patient Care module at the University of Salford you will:
- benefit from a multi-disciplinary learning environment
- build on your current practice
- enhance your career opportunities
Future careers
This module can be taken as stand-alone for the purposes of continuing professional development. On completion of this module you will have the knowledge and skills to understand, participate in and apply evidence to your practice for the benefit of patient care.
Programme Structure
This module will explore:- Searching: formulating a search question, selecting search terms, building up a search strategy, limiting searches and sources of health and social care information (e.g. MEDLINE; CINAHL; PSYCHINFO etc.)
- Appraising: for quantitative (e.g. RCT and survey); qualitative (e.g. participant observation); systematic reviews; policy documents and other evidence
- Synthesising: what is a systematic review, literature searching dimension plus appraisal; issues in synthesising RCT's Vs qualitative research
- Implementing findings into practice: need for change management; research evidence and other evidence; current approaches in health and social care (audit, guidelines, protocols, CRD, Cochrane, evaluation, performance review) and gaining local ownership
- You will be encouraged to draw from different areas of practice such as mental health, child care, older people in order to exploit the considerable professional experience/range of work settings
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Salford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 560 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This module is suitable for qualified health professionals who wish to develop their practice further and enhance their career opportunities.
You should be:
- A registered professional working in health care
- A graduate or graduate equivalent
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1590 GBP / full≈ 1590 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1590 GBP / full≈ 1590 GBP / full
Living costs
Salford
United Kingdom
500 - 800 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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