Research Skills for Health Care Professionals - Short Course
At a Glance
Course Start Dates: 16th Jan 2012 or Sept 2012
Location: E-learning (no attendance required)
Duration: 12 weeks
Post Graduate Credits: 10 Masters Level (Level 7)
Stand alone module fees: £430
Course Contact: Prof Julia Newton
Module information
Who should consider this course?
Health care professionals wishing to obtain the skills necessary to participate in clinical research in the NHS particularly SpR who want to obtain training in the areas covered by their curriculum.
This module aims to familiarise students with the legal and ethical issues surrounding different forms of clinical research and with the principles of research governance. The module is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to participate in clinical research in the NHS or provide a refresher for experienced clinical researchers. It will ensure that students have the skills to recognise areas of their clinical practise where research is relevant to developments in clinical care and also ensure that their practice conforms to the highest standards of practice that may be possible. Students will obtain the skills required to be aware of the evidence base behind current practice. The module has been developed to fulfil the training needs of clinicians in training.
This module concentrates on the skills including legislation, necessary paperwork and permissions required to allow clinicians in the NHS to participate in clinical research. The module will be delivered in an e-learning format over 12 weeks via Blackboard supported by self directed learning- no attendance necessary.
Key topics / sessions
- Principles of Good Clinical Practice & overview of Research Governance Framework
- Research in the real world
- Informed Consent
- Ethical Approval & other permissions
- Consumer Involvement
- Funding research in the NHS
- Critical appraisal and interpretation of evidence
- Locating the evidence
- Getting your research published
Assessment
Two standard length forms (30%) and two critique papers (70%)
Entry requirements
Academic: The entry requirements will normally be a second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent. Other equivalent qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered for entry.
Language: Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
How to apply
Download an application form here: Research Skills Application Form
The deadline for applications for September is 31st August and for January is 4th January. Any application received after this date will be considered on an individual basis.
Please send application forms to resskills@ncl.ac.uk or
Research Skills Programme Co-ordinator,
Graduate School,
Faculty of Medical Sciences,
William Leech Building,
The Medical School,
Newcastle University,
Newcastle upon Tyne.
NE2 4HH
Contact
For admissions, general enquiries or course content queries please contact:
resskills@ncl.ac.uk or call 0191 222 7032
