HSC6002 Evidence Based Practice and Ethics

This module develops competencies in research design, critical appraisal, and ethical behaviours in clinical practice, with a focus on evidence-based practice.

Course Overview

Domain

Health and Social Sciences

Format

Modular Certification Course

Duration

3+ months

Fee Subsidy

Up to 90% SF Funding

Updated: 14 July 2023

Due to recent changes in the Modular Certification Pathway in Elder Health and Rehabilitation, we have temporarily paused the acceptance of new candidate applications for this module. This decision has been made to ensure that we can provide the best possible experience for our current learners and make necessary adjustments to improve the programme.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team here.

This module explores the application of research evidence in clinical practice. To do so, knowledge and competencies in research design, statistical interpretation, and critical appraisal will be developed.

You will be engaged in the full process of evidence-based practice through identifying a clinical area of interest, critically appraising relevant literature, identifying gaps in evidence, the barriers and facilitators, and the evaluation of evidence-based practice approach.

You will have the opportunity to reflect deeply on your personal and societal values, professionalism, and how both values and professionalism shape your ethical behaviours in clinical practice. You will also have the opportunity to explore the tension between organisational and societal demands. It is hoped that this module will provide clarity on ethical dilemmas for health professionals in their everyday interactions with patients and clients.

The module uses blended learning pedagogy and flexible scheduling for adult learners. The learning activities and assessment strategies reflect workplace demands, upskill module participants' knowledge and practice, and enhance service delivery.

Who Should Attend

Any healthcare professionals

Prerequisites

Related and relevant health-science-related qualifications and working experience

Documents and information you would need to complete this application:

Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.

Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
Recognised BSc degree in any of the health sciences registrable with the local regulatory bodies*
Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
Professional certification
English proficiency test, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent^
Answers to the following questions:
- Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
- Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
- What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)

* Mandatory Documents
^ If applicant's basic professional qualification was not obtained from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America)

What You Will Learn

Introduction

Principles of evidence based practice
Developing a clinical question

Research Evidence

Types and levels of evidence
Sources and nature of evidence
Grey literature

Sourcing Evidence

Developing a database search and retrieving the articles grey literature

Ethics and Professionalism

Theoretical perspectives
Medical ethics and dilemmas
Cultural and socio-political influences in healthcare
Ethical issues within profession and at the workplace
Moral leadership

Critical Appraisal

Research design and methods of appraisal
Bias
Quality

Practice, Evidence and Implementation

Interpreting research findings for use in the clinical setting
Ethical aspects of research translation into practice
Internationalisation of healthcare
Reflective practice

Implementation and Evaluation

Clinical guidelines
Ethics and clinical decision making
Barriers and Facilitators to implementation of EBP
Outcome and Process measurement
Quality and Value

Teaching Team

Alan Wong

Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology

Schedule

Week	Topics
Week 1	Evidence Based Practice (EBP) – what it is and what it is not
Week 2	Asking the clinical question
Week 3	Acquiring the research evidence Appraising the research evidence
Week 4	Applying the results in clinical practice
Week 5	Assessing the results in clinical practice
Week 6	Ethics and Healthcare – Part 1a Ethics and Healthcare – Part 1b Quiz (30%)
Week 7	Break
Week 8	Ethics and Healthcare – Part 2
Week 9	Implementation Science – the healthcare challenge
Week 10	Literature review (35%)
Week 13	Group Presentation (35%)

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the module
Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the module, and
Candidates who pass the Assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which are stackable for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma qualifications
Candidates who pass 4 modules (totalling 24 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by Singapore Institute of Technology
Candidates who pass 8 modules (totalling 48 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Elder Health and Rehabilitation by Singapore Institute of Technology

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$4,251.00.

Category	After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40)	S$1,275.30
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)	S$495.30
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder	S$1,275.30
Non-Singapore Citizen	S$4,251.00 (No Funding)

Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

Funding

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Course Runs

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Learning Pathway

Earn a Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma

The Postgraduate Qualifications in Elder Health and Rehabilitation are designed with a clinical focus to deepen and broaden the skills of allied health professionals, enabling them to apply scientific learning and knowledge to the clinical applications of healthcare for elder persons.

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