Master of Healthcare Administration {19-20} - Research and Evidence Based Practice

Course Code	MHA 615  Credits 3
Title	Research and Evidence Based Practice
Prerequisite	An education, business or healthcare statistics course at the undergraduate (300/400 course, 3000/4000 course) or graduate level prior to registering for MHA 615. Any other alternative must be approved by the MHA Graduate Program Coordinator. A course within the last 5 years is highly recommended.
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course focuses on evidence-based practice and the foundational knowledge necessary to support such practice. The interrelationship between theory, ethics, research, and evidence-based clinical practice will be highlighted. The course builds upon understanding of research and evidence based practice concepts, processes, and methodologies appropriate for diverse healthcare career paths (e.g., academic, leadership, practice). Knowledge acquisition, leveling of evidence, and literature synthesis will be addressed. Translational science strategies to improve practice change implementation will be analyzed. Throughout the course, students will critique research and evidence-based practice changes. The importance of participating in and/or leading collaborative teams to improve health outcomes and support policy changes through knowledge generation, knowledge dissemination, and planning, as well as, evaluating knowledge implementation will be emphasized.