| Code | NU6310 |
|---|---|
| Duration | February - March 2025 |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Fees | €900 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 17/01/2025 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| Venue | Delivered fully on-line; students do not attend workshop dates. |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | 17/02/2025 |
Outline
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the development of evidence-based practice for quality improvement in healthcare.
- Formulate focused research questions as a basis for searching for evidence to address a healthcare/clinical query concerning quality improvement.
- Analyse and critically examine evidence relevant to student's practice/healthcare area.
- Critically appraise current debates on evidence-based practice and their implications for quality improvement in healthcare.
- Adopt a critical and reflective stance on how practitioners and healthcare providers can engage with the evidence-based practice movement for quality improvement in healthcare.
- Examine strategies to evaluate the effects of evidence-based practice changes in practice.
Module Objective: To equip the student with a critical frame of reference with which to evaluate and apply evidence-based practice for quality improvement in healthcare.
Module Content: This module explores the development and substance of evidence-based practice in healthcare in its broadest scope. Turning healthcare and clinical queries into focused questions from which to search the evidence. Search strategies across a range of databases relevant to healthcare. Matching a research question with the most appropriate study design. Critically appraising evidence to understand its quality and implications for translation into quality improvement initiatives in healthcare. Strategies for implementing evidence and for developing an evidence-based culture for quality improvement in healthcare are explored. Evaluating the effects of evidence-based practice changes in practice.
Delivered fully on-line; students do not attend workshop dates.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Module runs from 17th February to 28th March 2025. On-line, including orientation
Duration: 200hr(s) Other (On-line Learning:- Discussion Board Preparation and Participation, Required Reading, Assignment Preparation and Submission, Self-Directed Learning).
Assessment: Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x 2,000 word report on a quality improvement initiative:- 120 marks; On-line activities:- 80 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Dates are subject to slight changes
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following to be eligible to apply:
- Applicants must be qualified healthcare professionals registered with the regulatory body in their country of residence.
- Applicants must have a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent.
Note: In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not fulfil this entry requirement may be recommended for entry to the programme under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the programme committee. Some such applicants may be invited for an interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme. Admission to such applicants will be subject to the approval of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Technical Entry Requirements:
To access and interact with the programme content, assignments and assessments etc. students will require reliable broadband and access to at least a PC/Laptop running Windows 7 or later and Mac OSX 10.7.4. Common plug-ins such as Microsoft Silverlight, Java and Flash will also be required. Students must have access to MS Office or an equivalent suite of applications such as Libre Office. They must also have access to a modern standards-compliant web browser. UCC recommends either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. To engage productively and successfully with the content, basic technical computer skills such as familiarity with word processing, web browsing and email are recommended.
Fees and Costs
€900
How To Apply
To apply for this module click the Apply Now button. Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- The full module fee of €900 will be payable on submission of your application.