Advanced Evidence Based Practice

Catalog description

This course provides a foundational overview of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) for health care professionals. Students acquire an understanding of research design principles for the purpose of implementing EBP to address real world clinical issues. Content focuses on articulating EBP questions, undertaking systematic searches of the academic research literature, and critical appraisal of evidence to inform clinical decisions and practice. The objective is for students to embrace evidence based protocol for the translation of best available evidence that improves the health of individuals, groups and populations. Prerequisite(s): NU 801 and NU 802 and NL 801 and NL 802.