Course Overview
Domain
Health and Social Sciences
Format
Modular Certification Course
Duration
3+ months
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Updated: July 2024
This module has an updated learning pathway that can now be stacked towards various Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas under the Health and Social Sciences domain. These Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas are also stackable towards SIT’s Master of Health Sciences.
This module explores the application of research evidence in clinical practice. To do so, knowledge and competencies in research design, statistical interpretation, and critical appraisal will be developed.
Learners will be engaged in the full process of evidence-based practice through identifying a clinical area of interest, critically appraising relevant literature, identifying gaps in evidence, the barriers and facilitators, and the evaluation of evidence-based practice approach.
They will have the opportunity to reflect deeply on your personal and societal values, professionalism, and how both values and professionalism shape their ethical behaviours in clinical practice. Learners will also have the opportunity to explore the tension between organisational and societal demands. It is hoped that this module will provide clarity on ethical dilemmas for health professionals in their everyday interactions with patients and clients.
The module uses blended learning pedagogy and flexible scheduling for adult learners. The learning activities and assessment strategies reflect workplace demands, upskill module participants' knowledge and practice, and enhance service delivery.
Who Should Attend
- Any healthcare professionals
Prerequisites
- Related and relevant health-science-related qualifications and working experience
Documents and information you would need to complete this application:
Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.
- Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
- Recognised BSc degree in any of the health sciences registrable with the local regulatory bodies*
- Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
- Professional certification
- English proficiency test, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent^
- Answers to the following questions:
- Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
- Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
- What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)
* Mandatory Documents
^ If applicant's basic professional qualification was not obtained from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America)
What You Will Learn
Introduction
- Principles of evidence-based practice
- Developing a clinical question
Research Evidence
- Types and levels of evidence
- Sources and nature of evidence
- Grey literature
Sourcing Evidence
- Developing a database search and retrieving the articles grey literature
Ethics and Professionalism
- Theoretical perspectives
- Medical ethics and dilemmas
- Cultural and socio-political influences in healthcare
- Ethical issues within profession and at the workplace
- Moral leadership
Critical Appraisal
- Research design and methods of appraisal
- Bias
- Quality
Practice, Evidence and Implementation
- Interpreting research findings for use in the clinical setting
- Ethical aspects of research translation into practice
- Internationalisation of healthcare
- Reflective practice
Implementation and Evaluation
- Clinical guidelines
- Ethics and clinical decision making
- Barriers and Facilitators to implementation of EBP
- Outcome and Process measurement
- Quality and Value
Teaching Team
Alan Wong
Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) – what it is and what it is not |
| Week 2 |
Asking the clinical question |
| Week 3 |
Acquiring the research evidence |
| Week 4 |
Applying the results in clinical practice |
| Week 5 |
Assessing the results in clinical practice |
| Week 6 |
Ethics and Healthcare – Part 1 |
| Week 7 | Break |
| Week 8 | Ethics and Healthcare – Part 2 |
| Week 9 | Implementation Science – the healthcare challenge |
| Week 10 | Literature review (35%) |
| Week 13 | Group Presentation (35%) |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module, and
- Candidates who pass the assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which can be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma qualifications
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$4,469.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,340.70 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$520.70 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,340.70 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$4,469.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
Course Runs
Learning Pathway
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