OVERVIEW

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

Description:
As outlined by the Royal College of Nurses, clinical research nurses are important component of clinical research and are vital for improving patient care and treatment pathway. This course: AHRO Masterclass in clinical research nursing introduces an overview of research strategies and methods of patient-oriented research. It provides basic knowledge of clinical research by addressing key aspects of theory building, concepts of measurements, study design, and interpretation of data. Participants will assess and interpret clinical methods and results and use clinical results for developing new concepts

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

Support patients through their treatment during clinical research
Prepare protocols and other clinical research documentation
Develop testable questions using available tools
Describe various types of research and study design
Identify problems associated with data collection and process of data collection
Identify statistical analytical methods and their interpretation
Understand how to write and submit a manuscript
Design a trial to address a particular clinical research question ( Report)

Course Modules:

Introduction to clinical trials
Using PICO framework to develop testable clinical research question
Study designs
Statistics in clinical research
Recruitment to studies
Patients reported outcomes, their choice and application
Involving consumers in clinical research
Economic evaluation in clinical research
Data Management in clinical research
Communication of clinical research
Networking in clinical research
How to write and submit manuscript
Clinical research report

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

Note:
The time limit of 90 days starts from the course registration.