Evidence-Based Practice I

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Introduction to the principles of evidence-based practice. Students learn strategies for identifying and locating literature to answer a searchable clinical question. They also understand the various levels of evidence that physical therapists use to make clinical decisions. Students learn a clinically based approach for understanding commonly used statistical tools used to analyze data. These skills will enable students to systematically review scientific literature and make informed decisions regarding the application of research findings in future courses. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to two times. Grade Mode: N- Normal (A, B, C, D, F) College Restrictions: 01 College of Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: PTHP- Physical Therapy Student Class Restrictions: Graduate Course Level Restrictions: GS Graduate Department Restrictions: Allied Health: Dept. of Physical Therapy Degree Restrictions: DPT- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy Campus Restrictions: M- Main Campus Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.