BHS 407 Introduction to Healthcare Research

3 Credit(s) W-III

This WIII course is designed to enable the student to understand the interrelationship between research and practice. Emphasis is placed on the the examination of research methodology, the critical appraisal of published research, and the integration of research into evidence-based practice. The course builds on the skills developed in BHS230, helping students strengthen their writing abilities in the healthcare field. Students will compose in various genres related to the industry such as a research proposal, abstract and annotated bibliography. Required of BHS majors. Three lecture hours a week and work outside of class. Prerequisites: BHS247 or OCT247 Statistics for the Healthcare Professional or approved statistics class, and completion of a WII course.