Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Nursing and Advanced Practice

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

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Module Offerings

5002PARA-APR-CTY

5002PARA-JAN-CTY

5002PARA-SEP-CTY

Aims

To provide students with the ability to undertake research in relation to paramedic practice. To analyse the value of evidence-based research in the development of health care practice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Appraise the value of research in the critical evaluation of paramedic practice.
2.
Identify a range of research methodologies
3.
Distinguish between research-based methodologies and other approaches that underpin evidence-based practice.
4.
Appraise current issues relating to evidence based practice and clinical governance.
5.
Demonstrate findings from a contemporary research issue related to paramedic practice

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Qualitative and quantitative research Key research methods Ethical and professional considerations in health care research Integration of evidence into practice Evaluating the evidence base Reliability, validity and rigour in research Data and information sources
Module Overview:
To provide students with the ability to undertake research in relation to paramedic practice. To analyse the value of evidence-based research in the development of health care practice. This module addresses the key methods of inquiry used by health professionals to enable them to answer research questions relevant to their field of practice. The module will engage the student with notions of research methodology as well as introduce them to specific research techniques. At the heart of the module will be how the ethical and judicious use of research will shape the development of paramedic practice.
Additional Information:This module addresses the key methods of inquiry used by health professionals to enable them to answer research questions relevant to their field of practice. The module will engage the student with notions of research methodology as well as introduce them to specific research techniques. At the heart of the module will be how the ethical and judicious use of research will shape the development of paramedic practice.

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