The Evidence-Based Practice: I course is designed to improve the participant’s understanding and use of evidence-based practice, to include the ability to ask clinically relevant questions, find and interpret the evidence, and apply this evidence to clinical practice. Ultimately, the goal of this course is to develop consumers and users of clinical research that will improve the quality and impact of the participant’s clinical practice on the patients they serve.

Course Objectives/Outcomes

By the end of the course, a successful participant will be able to: 

• Define EBP and discuss EBP philosophy and fundamental principles.   
• Recall and define the basic terms associated with research and evidence-based practice.   
• Identify the hierarchy of evidence, including the strengths and weaknesses of each level of evidence.   Describe how to efficiently read a research article.   
• Define and apply basic components of statistical analysis and clinical research to allow ranking of research based on reliability and validity.   
• Locate best available evidence within healthcare literature.   
• Identify key EBP resources, aides and databases.   

Applicability

• Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship
• Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency
• Sports Physical Therapy Residency
• Post-professional DPT in Musculoskeletal Management
• Manual Physical Therapy Certification
• Advanced Geriatric Certification

Evidence in Motion is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 4250. This distance learning-independent activity is offered at 11.42 Contact hours [Introductory, Professional Issues]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.