Evidence supported practice refers to the integration of available scientific evidence into decision-making processes that guide the delivery of health services. Critical appraisal of research methodology and interpretation is an essential skill that ensures current best-practice approaches are maintained. In this course, students will enhance their understanding of research design and methodology, practice guidelines, and knowledge translation strategies to clients and colleagues. Emphasized in this course are development of advanced skills in primary research retrieval and evaluation, synthesis of research findings across studies towards evidence-based decision-making, strategies for rigorous programmatic evaluation, and application of research findings in professional practice. Students will have opportunities to practice discussing research and knowledge with various audiences (researchers, practitioners, clients and the public) through various media. Concepts and frameworks from implementation science and knowledge translation will be used. A mixture of lecture, problem and case-based learning sessions, and assignments will be used to aid in development of knowledge and skills.

Course duration: • 6 weeks • 2-hour lecture/2-hour tutorial per week