Online Courses Handbook 2003

306929 (v.1) Evidence Based Practice 650

Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Seminar:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
The philosophy of evidence based practice is examined in details with examples from sources such as the PEDRO and Cochrane Collaboration databases. Necessary practical skills are developed in identifying, acquiring, evaluating and using evidence. Clinical decision making skills are developed through the appropriate use of statistical analysis which includes examination of various forms of statistical testing. Case presentations are used to integrate student learning.