Research Methodology (eLearning)
About this module
This module explores key concepts which underpin evidence-based surgery whilst providing tools to plan, undertake and analyse clinical research. Even if your interest is not research oriented, this module covers essential skills for critically appraising clinical literature and will enable you to make more informed decisions.
RCS members and associates benefit from a 10% discount on this module. Find out if you're eligible to join or transfer.
- 6 PG Cert credits
- 6.00 CPD points
30% Discount: £210.00
Free eLM Enrolment: £0.00
Member Discount 10 %: £270.00
Needlemakers Bursary: £0.00
PGCert Low Income Country 40% Discount: £180.00
PGCert Student Discount 15%: £255.00
- Take this course as part of PG Cert in Surgery for £255 (15% discount) or if you are a RCS member or RCS associate for £270 (10% discount)
- You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can extend for an additional 6 months for £100.
- Upon completion of your module, you will obtain a certificate of completion for this module.
- Please take a look at our Terms & Conditions if you need to cancel your access to this module.
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Independent module or blended learning
If you're are taking this module independantly or as part of a course you can access your progress and continue the module via RCS e-learning.
If you're are taking this module as part of the PG certification you can view your progress and continue the module via the PG cert dashboard.
Suitability
You can take this module as part of the PGCert in Surgery, designed for FY1-2 & CT1-2.
You can also take this module as a standalone online course at any stage of your career.
Learning outcomes
You will cover topics including:
- introduction to surgical research;
- reviewing the literature;
- study design;
- research ethics and integrity;
- basic statistics;
- scientific writing.
After completing this research Methodology module, you will be able to:
- Appraise scientific literature critically, identifying sources of bias and confounding.
- Demonstrate how to design, analyse and deliver a high-impact piece of surgical research.
- Construct your own approaches to answer key research questions in your chosen field.
- Apply basic statistical tests and principles in order to present data effectively.
- Write clear and concise scientific articles for presentation and publication.
- Prepare for incorporating research into clinical practice by gaining National Institute of Health Research(NIHR), Good Clinical Practice Certification (GCP), a well-recognised research qualification in the United Kingdom.
Format
This is an interactive online module within the innovative RCS e-learning platform. This format means you can study using any device, whenever and wherever it suits you.
This module does not contain any WBAs and therefore the need for an Educational/Clinical Supervisor is not essential, but we would recommend that your progress with the module would benefit from having someone to discuss the content with.
You will have access to this module for 6 months, which you can also extend.
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This course is suitable for: FY 1-2 and CT 1-2.
Find out more
You will be awarded 4 PGCert in Surgery credits upon successful completion of this course
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