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

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 24 November 2024

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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

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 and Indicative Content
C1.8.1, C1.8.3
Application of evidence to practice
ILO 1 and Indicative Content
C1.8.4, C1.8.6, C1.8.7, C1.8.8, C1.8.9, C1.8.10
Research ethics
ILO 2 and 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 and Indicative Content
14.20
ILO 3 and Indicative Content
14.21
QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Paramedics:
4.2
ILO 1 and Indicative Content
xxi
Indicative Content
xxii

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/par-20001/lists

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 appraise 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


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Last Updated: 24 November 2024