Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice into Athletic Training An Overview of Practice-Based Partnerships

Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice into Athletic Training An Overview of Practice-Based Partnerships is organized by A.T. Still University (ATSU). This Course has been approved for a maximum of 0.75 EBP CEU.

Course Description:
This course discusses the role of athletic training within the current healthcare system and the important role of practice-based research to improve the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. At the point-of-care, clinicians can utilize the patient-oriented assessment model to gather data to aid in clinical decision-making and for supporting comparative effectiveness of athletic training services. Working collaboratively to engage in comparative effectiveness efforts can improve patient outcomes, and add to the body of evidence, specific to the athletic training profession.

Course Objectives:
This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in three individual online modules:
• Describe the important role of practice-based research to improve patient care
• Describe the practice-based research network model as a means for conducting point-of-care research to evaluate the end results of athletic training services
• Discuss the roles of the researcher and clinician in practice-based partnerships
• Highlight the requisite knowledge and skills for clinicians to engage in practice-based research

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.