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The module aims to develop the necessary knowledge, confidence and skills to undertake research in health professions education, and prepares students for the requirements of the Masters in Health Professions Education research project. During the course of the module students will develop a study proposal which will form the basis of the assessment for the module.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the MicroCred students will:

• Describe the significance of educational research to health professional education and practice.
• Discuss the key principles of study design, data collection and analysis
• Critically evaluate published educational research from both theoretical and methodological perspectives.
• Identify and define a relevant and feasible research/enquiry question
• Select and design appropriate instruments to address specific questions
• Develop a study proposal with associated ethics application
• Examine data using at least two different approaches.
• Discuss key strategies to promote rigour in research in health professional education.
• Discuss the importance of a reflexive and reflective stance within education research and enquiry.
• Discuss key ethical principles in health professional education research.

Assessment

There is no final exam for this module. You will be assessed through continuous skill-based assignments, provided by your lecturer and tutor.

Level 8 2nd class honours in a health related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet criteria identified in the English Language qualifications set by the 51ÉçÇø. Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission. Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

€1300 for both EU and NON EU

HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 50% funding subject to the availability of places. Subject to availability, eligible candidates will be offered a place at the subsidised rate. To clarify eligibility please go to Eligibility Criteria