Certificate of Completion in Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology

 

The Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology course can provide you with the opportunity to connect with health professionals across a variety of disciplines and develop knowledge and skills you need to effectively complete research studies in your field. 

The Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology is a non-credit course affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences (Department of Anesthesia). The course can be completed over a 10-week term, and is applicable to anyone with an interest in health research. 

Features
•    Earn a Certificate of Completion
•    Convenient online platform
•    Open enrolment, no application required
•    Learn from experienced instructors and researchers
•    Connect with health professionals across various disciplines 

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

•    Distinguish the main types of health research design to select the most appropriate design for a research project 
•    Explain the hierarchy of evidence based on a study design and its implications in health research
•    Critically appraise health research literature for validity and application of research outcomes
•    Interpret basic statistical findings reported in clinical studies
•    Formulate an answerable question using the ""Participants, Interventions, Comparisons, Outcomes"" (PICO) framework
•    Develop a research proposal using health research methods and approaches 
•    Identify strategies of knowledge translation, including writing and publishing manuscripts 

This program is designed for health professionals such as:

•    Physicians
•    Residents
•    Medical students
•    Nursing and health students
•    Research coordinators 
•    Research assistants
•    Any health professional who requires a solid foundation in health research methodology in order to successfully initiate, carry out, and complete a research study

 

•    The delivery format and teaching method is structured to have a maximum effect on achieving the learning outcomes. 
•    An evaluation component will be included.
•    Evaluation may be based on assignments, case studies, presentations, individual or group projects, participation, or a combination thereof. 
•    Evaluation will be structured to assess students' level of competency in achieving the overall learning objective. 
 

The Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology course is open enrolment, meaning you are not required to apply to the program for admission; however, you must have the following:

In order to ensure that students have the basic capabilities necessary to be successful in their online course, you are required to have the following pre-requisite knowledge and/or skills:

 

Completion of TOEFL exam with minimum acceptable score of IBT: 86 overall with a minimum score of 20 on each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening), valid for 2 years.     

 

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.