PAC 544 - Evidence Based Medicine I

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Physician Assistant

Description:

This course introduces students the elements of qualitative and quantitative research in health care. The course will review research theory and process, encourage the use of primary literature using electronic database, and assist students in posing research questions, selecting an appropriate research design and understanding the elements of measurements and statistical procedures. Also, students will examine the ethical issues in clinical research. Emphasis will be on the ability to critique published research, to identify patient situations where research would improve care, and to understand the value of evidence-based practice. Course content will focus on use of the medical literature in practice and preparing for the second year research project.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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