Clinical Institute I Credit: 1

Catalog description

1 credit hour (1 didactic) This course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills essential to becoming a graduate student. Students utilize theory, evidence based practice/research, and clinical expertise to become expert practitioners in their population foci. Content includes relevant UMKC policies and procedures, technology utilization to conduct library literature searches, access to course content on electronic platforms, and planning for success in graduate school. The literature review search progresses to application of the content, through written and verbal communication. Techniques building on critical thinking skills to start clinical diagnostic reasoning skills are introduced along with graduate school expectations and outcomes.