2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CPCH5008M Evidence Based Paediatrics
7.5 creditsClass Size: 95
Module manager: Dr Bob Phillips
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
None, although it is advantageous to have completed the Research Methods module.Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have:- improved their skills in searching databases;
- improved their skills in critically appraising literature;
- a greater understanding of how to apply these skills in improving their management of patient care.
Syllabus
This module follows the principles of courses on evidence-based health care.
Students are taught almost entirely in small groups, with practical opportunities to improve searching skills, appraising research articles and discussing the implications for patient care and health services.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 45.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 75.00 | ||
Private study
30 Contact Hours are scheduled for this module, however the amount and length of the lectures and seminars will vary from year to year. The information tabled above provides guidance only.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance monitoring- VLE-tutorials
- Meeting with tutor.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | . | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/01/2012
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