DPT 5372 Evidence Based Practice I

Students will study the theoretical foundations of evidence-based practice and develop a framework to support sound clinical reasoning. They will learn how to search, retrieve and organize scientific evidence from sources of knowledge such as library and internet-based sources. Following an introduction to psychometrics and principles of measurement in healthcare, students will learn to critically evaluate current literature to inform clinical decisions. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all coursework in previous semesters

Credits

2

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

2

Prerequisite

Successful completion of all coursework in previous semesters