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EMS 460 - Research in EMS I


Description:
This course introduces research design and methodologies common to medicine and paramedicine. It establishes the foundation for EMS research projects and possible publication.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of research in EMS and its impact on future development.
  • Demonstrate cognitive attainment of the general principles of research, its purpose, its benefits, its limitations, and how it relates to the EMS Agenda for the Future.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the various research designs, their benefits and limitations, and to apply those concepts to practical, original research.
  • Discuss and delineate the differences and respective advantages between quantitative and qualitative research, as well as the benefits of blended research (hybrid).
  • Demonstrate understanding of preparatory phases of research, including, but not limited to, literature searches, development of research questions; meta-analysis, and scope assessment of proposed research.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of data collection principles, including data collection instruments, compilation of data, content analysis, unit analysis, variable identification, and other related aspects; as well as basic statistical analysis of data.
  • Identify a relevant, meaningful, and feasible research topic ( question) for EMS to begin conducting original research.
  • Develop a full research design for a particular EMS topic with all of its associated elements and parameters.

 Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/28/2010



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