July 2002

Courses available off-campus

The Monash Institute of Health Services Research has extended its courses in evidence-based practice to include off-campus distributed learning in response to the growing demand for education in this area.

Following the success of the subjects offered as part of its education program, the Institute has developed two further models—a Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Practice or the individual subjects as short courses.

Both are available via distance learning.

The issues of access and flexibility in learning were key considerations when producing the models.

Existing courses in evidence-based practice offered at the Institute are always fully subscribed very quickly.

The Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Practice is conducted through Monash University and runs on a semester basis with mid-year intake available.

The four subjects may be completed over one or two years.

Alternatively, the four subjects can be completed as short courses directly through the Institute.

Through this model, students may elect to complete this information independently without supervision or submit their assignments for assessment.

In this course, students explore the history, concepts, collection and implementation of evidence-based practice.

The subjects covered include:

• Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice;

• Contemporary Issues in Health Informatics;

• Systematic Review of the Evidence for Treatment Interventions;

• Implementation of the Evidence

• For general information contact Monash Institute of Health Services Research on 95947500. For information on the Graduate Certificate visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/coursework/evidence_based/graduate_certificate.html. For short courses information visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/healthservices/education_shortcourses