This course is designed to introduce health care practitioners to the principles and application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). This 3 contact hour course is the first in a series and will cover the basic techniques used to apply research evidence to everyday clinical decision making. These principles and skills will allow the student to apply current best practice evidence immediately and improve clinical decision making and clinical practice. The course will incorporate self-guided text leThis course is designed to introduce health care practitioners to the principles and application of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). This 3 contact hour course is the first in a series and will cover the basic techniques used to apply research evidence to everyday clinical decision making. These principles and skills will allow the student to apply current best practice evidence immediately and improve clinical decision making and clinical practice. The course will incorporate self-guided text lectures, demonstrations, practice assignments, and a final exam is to be completed at the conclusion of the course.
3.75 NBCOT PDU/3.0 Credit Hours
Type: Online
Prerequisites: None
Availability: 365 Days from Registration
Course Level
OTR
COTA
Course Focus Area
Theoretical models and approaches
Intervention planning/goal setting
Applying evidence-based knowledge to practice
Continuous quality improvement, safety regulations
State
Florida