Critical Appraisal Online Course

The Psych Evidence critical appraisal online course is a substitute for physical course in Evidence Based Psychiatry, and covers material comparable to two whole days of teaching and training. It is fully comprehensive for those who are not able to get to the Psych Evidence face-to-face course, however offering great self-study value also to those that have attended a physical course previously. You learn how to read research papers and design your own research methodology based on sound principles, concluding your study with a quiz (Best of 5 MCQ and Matching questions) that scores your understanding.

Psych Evidence Online brings an exciting, interactive and visually engaging course straight to your home or office, with the opportunity to study and practice in your own time. You can revise as many times as you want until you ‘pass the quiz’ with flying colours. Whether you are preparing for your psychiatry exams, getting started with new research or just reading research papers; you are just a click away from making it a success!

Course Structure

1. Tutorial

The tutorial component consists of stimulating lecture slides, with a competent lecturer guiding you through each aspect of Evidence Based Psychiatry and summarising the important things to remember. All concepts are reinforced by worked examples that take you through the process in a step-by-step manner. What’s more; all used examples are real life research examples.

2. Quiz

After completing the tutorial component, you can apply all that you have learnt and test your knowledge with an interactive quiz that consists of five separate sections covering 300 questions in MCQ format. Examples from journal papers; all supplemented with diagrams, tables and graphs ensure that you understand the concepts in the best possible way. An explanation is given with each answer, referenced from over 25 renowned sources.

Tutorial Chapters

  • Overview of Evidence Based Psychiatry

    • Clinical Question
    • Search Strategies

  • Types of Studies

  • Introduction to Statistics

    • Types of Data
    • Measures of Effect

  • Core Concepts

  • Bias

    • Types and Minimisation Techniques

  • Study Methodology

  • Qualitative studies

  • Certificate of completion

    • Interactive, visually engaging Online Course
    • Comprehensive quiz with 300 questions
    • Critical Appraisal for MRCPsych and RANZCP exams
    • Evidence Based Psychiatry ideal for Consultant Psychiatrists
    • Invaluable research skills for all Mental Health Professionals (nurses, psychologists etc.)
    • Ask the right clinical questions
    • Analyse research papers effectively
    • Apply the evidence to your practice
    • Design your own research project
    • Impress colleagues with stimulating discussions
    • Make sound economic decisions
    • Enhance the structure and content of journal clubs
    • Apply EBP to improve patient outcomes
    • Certificate of completion for CPD

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