Course Overview

> The aim of this course is:

- To analyse and discuss strengths and limitations of randomised
clinical trials and other epidemiological studies.
- To analyse and discuss strengths and limitations of evidence-based
medicine.
- To undertake complete critical appraisals of different randomised
clinical trials and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials.
- To identify the essential questions that remain to be studied for a
given health problem.
- To translate a therapeutic uncertainty into a research hypothesis
and a research study protocol.

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- Post-graduated leve in Health or Life Sciences.
- Language prerequisites: Non-native English speakers must provide a
certificate proving a minimum of English B2 level (cf. Europass
[http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/]).
- Computer and internet requirement.

Grading Philosophy

Assessment is a mix of continuous assessment.

Course schedule

> This course consists of the following parts:

- Randomised clinical trials limitations.
- Evidence-based medicine and its limitations.
- Critical appraisal of randomised clinical trials limitations.
- Critical appraisal of a meta-analysis of randomised clinical
trials.
- .From therapeutic uncertainty to a research protocol

Course type

Recorded and live lectures, readings, home assignments, on-line quizzes, forums, wikis, live seminars.

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

- Professionals: 3,000€/year.
- Students: 1,500€/year.
- No additional costs and no mobility required.

Duration: 12 weeks

Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: E-learning

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