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Certificate in Health Care Research
醫療科研證書
CEF Reimbursable Course
- Course Code
- HS069A
- Application Code
- 1755-HS069A
- QF Level
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Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- To be advised
- Duration
- 9 months
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- Module 1: $6,470
Module 2: $5,030
This two-module programme is designed to provide health care professionals with basic knowledge of scientific research methodology in quantitative and qualitative approaches so that they are able to evaluate and apply research findings in clinical practice appropriately.
Evidence based practice is widely accepted in health care setting in Hong Kong. In fact, research and evidence based practice are closely related. All health care professionals have the responsibility to be actively involved in conducting research and / or applying research findings that shape health care delivery. Applied research is carried out to evaluate the outcome of an existing practice or a policy initiative, such as the effectiveness of a clinical,nursing intervention, and to test the theories which are derived from more general sociological, psychological or economic models.
The aims of this programme are 1) to provide health care professionals the fundamentals of scientific research methodology; 2) to develop their ability to conduct critical appraisal on selected and relevant international and local research articles; and 3) to foster interest and enthusiasm for conducting health care research and implementing the outcomes of research findings effectively.
There are 2 modules:
Module 1: Methods on Quantitative Research
Module 2: Methods on Qualitative Research
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:
1. Apply basic principles of research methodology in the study of a problem (Module 1 & 2);
2. Critically appraise selected research articles in relation to a study topic(Module 1 & 2);
3. Apply knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics in the analysis of data(Module 1);
4. Formulate a research protocol for a selected study topic (Module 1); and
5. Apply knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative research(Module 1 & 2).
Programme Structure
This is a two-semester course made up of 2 modules.
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Module 1 |
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Statement of Achievement |
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Module 2 |
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Statement of Achievement |
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Module 1 + Module 2 |
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Certificate in Health Care Research |
Days / Time
- Tuesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Module 1: 5 months
Module 2: 5 months
Module 1– Methods on Quantitative Research
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Course, students will be able to:
1. Apply basic principles of research methodology in the study of a problem;
2. Critically appraise research findings of refereed articles;
3. Identify and discuss the ethical and legal issues impinging on quantitative
research;
4. Apply knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics; and
5. Use SPSS package in performing simple statistic analysis.
Assessment
- All students must fulfill a minimum of 70% attendance rate
- A written assignment: research proposal (100%)
Recommended CNE points: 51
Module 2– Methods on Qualitative Research
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:
1. Discuss different qualitative approaches in health care research;
2. Develop a research study framework using qualitative approach;
3. Describe techniques of validation process in qualitative study;
4. Select the appropriate type of interview for a research topic; and
5. Carry out the script analysis.
Assessment
- All students must fulfill a minimum of 70% attendance rate
- Individual presentation (30%)
- A written report (70%)
Recommended CNE points: 51
Teaching Strategies
Lecture, tutorials and computing laboratory for SPSS workshop/exercises.
Award
1. Students will be given a Statement of Achievement on completion of either Module 1 OR Module 2.
2. Upon successful completion of the Module 1 AND Module 2, students will be awarded a Certificate by HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education.
Registered nurses, medical social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other health care professionals; or those working in health care settings with an interest in health care research.
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- Module 1: $6,470
Module 2: $5,030
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
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| Certificate in Health Care Research 醫療科研證書 |
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| COURSE CODE 41C107798 | FEES $11,500 | ENQUIRY 2587-3253 |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
Certificate in Health Care Research
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Application Form Application Form
Enrolment MethodPlease return the completed application form with supporting qualification documents together with the application fee in the form of a crossed cheque made payable to HKU SPACE to Nursing Studies and Health Care, HKU SPACE, 13/F, Fortress Tower, 250 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Payment MethodCourse fees can be paid by cash, EPS, crossed cheque or VISA at any HKU SPACE enrolment counters.
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