CE703 Evidence-based Medicine: Introduction to Study Design and Critical Appraisal

Level: Beginning
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $240 (nonmember, $445)
Attendance Maximum: 25

Instructor(s): Connie Schardt, AHIP, FMLA, Associate Director, Public Services, Medical Center Library, Duke University, Durham, NC

Offered: Wednesday, May 18, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

This interactive course is designed to give learners an introduction to critical appraisal skills through understanding basic study designs in medicine (case-control, cohort, and randomized controlled trial [RCT]) and validity criteria for RCTs. After completing this course, learners will be better able to identify appropriate study designs, identify criteria used to evaluate RCTS, and identify ways to help support evidence-based medicine in their institutions.

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