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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