CONTINUING EDUCATION

Understanding Research Fundamentals

The Research Fundamentals course will prepare you to better understand and utilize research results. Presenters share their expertise with basic science and clinical studies while introducing the basic tenets of research.

Topics will include research fundamentals such as design, reliability, validity, and how to evaluate research critically. Participants will be introduced to additional resources for expanding their research literacy and ways to engage in partnerships between clinicians and scientists.

Course Modules:
Module 1: RESEARCH LITERACY: INTRODUCTION – Eric Jacobson, PhD, MPH
Module 2: CASE REPORTS: “CITIZEN SCIENCE” – Ruth Werner, BCTMB
Module 3: CLINICAL TRIALS – Jerrilyn Cambron, LMT, DC, MPH, PhD
Module 4: BASIC SCIENCE – Lisa Hodge, PhD