Evidence Based Medicine 2 (9001.2)

This unit builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Evidence Based Medicine 1. This unit provides the skills to conducting a systematic literature search, interpreting clinical information and data published in the medical literature. Epidemiology and health economic principles will be introduced to facilitate the translation of research data to populations. Skills for communicating information to health professionals and the general public will be developed.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Construct a systematic literature review protocol;
2. Develop skills for communicating information to other health professionals and the general public; and
3. Understand the basic principles of epidemiology and health economics and how they apply to evidence-based medicine.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

8999 Evidence Based Medicine 1

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

• None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.