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PAR-20001 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

PAR-20001 - Introduction to Evidence-based Practice & Research
Coordinator: Kevin Armstrong Room: N/A
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

The Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Research module will afford you a developing knowledge and understanding of the research process and the role of evidence-based practice applicable to healthcare and paramedic practice. The role of research in healthcare and the health professions will be explored, including terminology, research methodologies, and the development of literature searching skills, including the ability to critically appraise the evidence. The ethical frameworks and implications for healthcare research will also be explored with the support of expert researchers and educators delivering the module content.

Aims
The module aims to provide students with the knowledge and critical understanding of evidence-based practice in paramedicine and the underpinning theories of the research process, research methodologies and critiquing frameworks. The module provides a platform for further studies in research as students progress through the MSci Paramedic Science programme.
College of Paramedics:
Critical appraisal and evaluation of evidence
ILO 3 & Indicative Content
C1.8.1, C1.8.3
Application of evidence to practice
ILO 1 & Indicative Content
C1.8.4, C1.8.6, C1.8.7, C1.8.8, C1.8.9, C1.8.10
Research ethics
ILO 2 & Indicative Content
C1.8.11

Health and Care Professions Council
14. be able to draw on appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice
Indicative Content
14.19
ILO 1 & Indicative Content
14.20
ILO 3 & Indicative Content
14.21
QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Paramedics:
4.2
ILO 1 & Indicative Content
xxi
Indicative Content
xxii

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding of different paradigms of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods methodologies: 1
Discuss the role of ethics committees and demonstrate a contextual understanding of ethical frameworks.: 1
Critically analyse a research paper applying an appropriate critiquing framework: 1

Study hours

Lead lectures - 20 hours
Seminars - 6 hours
Workshops - 10 hours
Independent study - 114 hours to include directed reading, research and assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
2500 word assignment
2500 word assignment critiquing a research paper using a recognised relevant framework

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023