Principles of designing, conducting, and evaluating clinical studies and evidence-based practice research.
About this course
HLTH 3750 introduces the principles of designing, conducting, and evaluating clinical studies and evidence-based practice research. You will learn how to navigate the research landscape in health and wellness, focusing on methods that ensure patient safety and data integrity.
The course covers the full lifecycle of a clinical study, from formulating a research question to interpreting results. You will explore ethical frameworks, regulatory requirements, and statistical tools used in healthcare settings. This course is designed for students who want to understand how clinical evidence is generated and applied.
Who takes this course
HLTH 3750 is an elective available to students in the following programs:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist Assistant
- Fitness & Health Promotion
- Allied Health & Wellness students in other programs may also register with departmental approval.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Design a clinical study protocol with clear objectives and methodology.
- Apply ethical principles and regulatory standards to human subjects research.
- Critique published clinical literature for validity and bias.
- Interpret statistical results in the context of clinical practice.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Research proposal | 30 |
| Literature review | 25 |
| Mid-term exam | 20 |
| Final project presentation | 25 |