AT 515 Evidence Based Practice I

Credit, one hour.
This course investigates the concepts of evidence based practice as it relates specifically to healthcare. Students will focus on defining a clinically relevant question, searching for the best evidence through primary literature searches, determining the quality of the research, applying the evidence to clinical practice, and evaluating the process through which to generate a plan of care. The course will allow the student to begin the process of developing a thesis topic for the senior level research course. One hour lecture. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the MAT program and successful completion of all courses within Term I.