Level 5 (20 credits) Research Evidence in Practice - single module

• Duration :

  Level 5 single module (part-time, one semester, intake September and February)

3 good reasons to study Research Evidence in Practice at Salford

• Learn how to critically evaluate research and establish its relevance to practice in the context of evidence-based practice
• Be part of a multidisciplinary learning environment
• Evaluate your own area of practice

This course can be studied as a single module for continuing professional development or as part of Diploma in Contemporary Health Care Practice.

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the process of research in a way that will enable you to establish the ability to critically evaluate research and establish its relevance to practice in the context of evidence-based practice

This module will explore:

• Definition of research
• The research process
• Evidence-based practice
• Searching for evidence
• Critical appraisal and how to write critically
• Quality issues for different types of research
• Utilisation of research in practice