ATRN 628

Principles of Evidence Based Practice

This course will introduce students to the importance of research integration in their future professional role. Students will learn the fundamentals of evidence-based practice (EBP) for athletic trainers. Course content will engage students through the development of clinical questions and completion of various research and writing assignments to answer their questions. Concepts such as searching databases, analyzing publications and evaluating the validity and reliability of existing literature will enable students to provide the best care possible to their patients. Students will learn to utilize EBP principles in their practice through application of the best available evidence.

Units: 2.0