Evidence-Based Medicine in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

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Brief Introduction

Interpret medical literature through the principles of evidence-based medicine and apply them in clinical practice.

Course Summary

Learn the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical pharmacy and how to apply them to patient care. Gain the skills to evaluate and interpret clinical literature, and understand the limitations of evidence in decision-making.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical pharmacy
  • Learn how to critically appraise and interpret clinical literature
  • Apply evidence-based medicine to patient care

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles of evidence-based medicine
  • Be able to critically evaluate and interpret clinical literature
  • Apply evidence-based medicine to patient care

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of pharmacology and medicine
  • Access to a computer and internet

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Discussion forum

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  • Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
  • Clinical Pharmacokinetics

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Notable People in This Field

  • Author and Researcher
  • Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences

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Requirements

  • This course is for professionals or students looking to build their clinical pharmacokinetic knowledge. You might be an undergraduate pharmacy student, a postgraduate pharmacy student or a pharmacist in clinical practice.

Knowledge

  • Week 1 - Learn the most common statistical tests used in medical literature.Week 2 - Be able to define, calculate, interpret, and describe the appropriate use of number needed to treat (NNT) and number needed to harm (NNH) in clinical trials.Week 3 - List the potential outcomes for a noninferiority compared to a superiority study.Week 4 - Describe the purpose of clinical practice guidelines with regards to how it should be used in clinical practice.Week 5 - Explore the process of PICO structure in a clinical trial.Week 6 - Learn the principles of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in clinical settings.

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical pharmacy. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the topic and has received positive reviews from users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users appreciated the comprehensive overview provided by the course.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Clear and concise lessons
  • Relevant and up-to-date information
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments
  • Great value for the price

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too basic
  • Limited interaction with instructors
  • Not suitable for advanced learners
  • Lack of real-world examples
  • No certificate of completion
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Shawn Chen, Mary Ferrill
Taipei Medical University
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