Methods in Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine - Basic Course
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 3CV002
- Code
- 3CV002
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Educational Board of Medicine/Chair, 19 September 2008
- Responsible department
- Centre for Clinical Research, County of Västmanland
General provisions
The aim of the course is to give an introduction to scientific methodology and stimulate a scientific working method in the daily healthcare.
Entry requirements
For admission to the course, education within the field of health care is required.
Learning outcomes
After completed course, the student should:
- be able to search, evaluate and interpret information from different databases to be able to choose diagnostic- and therapeutic methods according to best evidence:
- be able to plan projects with primarily clinical implications
- have good understanding in basic statistical methods
- understand research-ethical issues
- be able to write an application to the Regional Ethical Review Board and to carry out research under supervision;
- be able to present scientific information to different professionals within healthcare, both as scientific reports, and as posters to convey new knowledge in healthcare.
Content
Medical development based on scientific results
The structure of the scientific article
During seminars read a scientific article and learn critical analysis
To write a scientific article
Study designs in clinical research
To write a project plan
Personal data in research, regulatory frameworks
Basic statistical methods including epidemiology
To find, read, interpret, and write scientific reports
Training to find evidence-based information from the web
Training to design posters
Ethics in clinical research including application procedure to the Regional Ethical Review Board
Instruction
The course is given on part-time. The education is performed through lectures, seminars, practical work under supervision in computer laboratories, both individually and in groups. Scheduled teaching Wednesdays (afternoon).
Assessment
To pass the course, participation in lectures, seminars and scheduled practical training are required. Examination is arranged as written and oral presentation of the project and as a written examination.
As grades is used passed or failed.
Other directives
The course is a separate course given by the Centre for Clinical Research in Västerås and aimed for professional within health care.