AHRO Masterclass in Clinical Research Methodology

AHRO Masterclass in Clinical Research Methodology is organized by AHRO Center for Academic Research, AHRO University.

Description:
This course will provide participants with the essential knowledge of clinical research in a summarized and concise manner to understand the process of clinical trials and work toward building their skills for future research-related jobs

Course Outcome:
After the course, participants should be able to:

• Develop a research question and formulate a testable hypothesis
• Design and implement a clinical research study
• Describe the skills needed for clinical research study
• Describe the skills to perform statistical analysis using  STATA software
• Ethical principles in clinical research
• Scientific communication
• Literature mining and organization
• Critical evaluation of medical literature

Course Modules:

• Framing a testable Question
• Designing a study &  types of research
• Available sources of data
• Available  software used in clinical research
• Descriptive data analysis
• Inferential data analysis
• Discussing  results and risk of bias
• Presenting the study result
• Ethics in  human subject research

Teaching: The course will be taught through series of online tutorials, online formative exercises, series of pod-casts and discussion forums. It is compulsory that student take part in 90% of online tutorials.  Self-directed learning is an essential component of this training. Electronic learning resources will be made available via our VLE.

Learning breakdown: Our online courses combine several elements to create a balanced blend of learning. Learners will be able to learn at their own pace during the week by viewing content, engaged in discussions, and completing assignments. It is expected that on the average, 8 to 10 hours per week is required for a course.

Assessment: Assessment for this course is based on summative assessment which counts to the module mark. Each summative assessment for a module will be made of a 1000 word essays, scientific article of high standard, 15 minutes presentations, and 3000 worded final assignment.

Duration: 12 weeks

Commitment: 8-10 hours per week