Evidence Based Practice (level 6)

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 01 October 2013; 10:00 - 16:00 hours (then online)

Lancaster - 14 January 2014; 10:00 - 16:00 hours (then online)

Lancaster - 29 April 2014; 10:00 - 16:00 hours (then online)

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years, the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

Studying this module will enhance your understanding of how evidence based practice has come to underpin the delivery of health care. It will explore a wide range of evidence and enhance your ability to acquire and evaluate evidence.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.

Modules

HLLG6018 Evidence Based Practice (20 credits at level 6)

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate the skills of locating high quality evidence that is capable of enhancing decision making in your own sphere of practice
• Demonstrate how evidence can be manipulated and analyse specific examples of this from your own sphere of practice
• Discuss how clinical guidelines are developed and how they evolve by analysing specific examples from your own area of practice

Indicative Core Bibliography

Craig,V.J. & Smyth, R.L. (2012) The Evidence Based Practice Manual for Nurses (3rd ed). Place of publication not given. Elsevier.

Melnyck, B. & Finneout-Overholt, E.(2005) Evidence Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare. Philadelphia. Lippincott.

Holland,K. & Rees,C. (2010) Nursing: Evidence Based Practice Skills. New York. Oxford University Press.

Course summary

Advanced literature searching techniques; Sources and hierarchical ranking of evidence and how these influence decision making; Formulating clinical question, PICO; Clinical guidelines and Numerical concepts.