OTH 504 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practice

This course introduces students to evidence-based practice and the spectrum of investigative strategies that can be used to answer questions of concern to occupational therapists. Students will develop foundational evidence search skills and use them to critically examine current research and to master basic evidence-based practice skills. Targeted assignments will support the development of skills in designing practice-based clinical questions; searching, critiquing, and synthesizing relevant literature, and designing an evidence-based project proposal outlined to research a clinical practice question.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous coursework.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Occupational Therapy