Course

Applied Research and Epidemiology

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Course Code
HIMP 2430
Credits
2.00
Semester Length
11 weeks
Max Class Size
30
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Seminar
Hybrid
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
Students are introduced to the basic research and epidemiological concepts and methodologies including knowledge on how to conduct research, the funding and application process, use of statistics generated, and understanding of research outcomes. In addition, students will demonstrate application of the epidemiologic research process to the practice of health information management.
Course Content
  1. Overview
    • what s research?
    • purpose
    • define epidemiology
    • ethical considerations
  2. Research Stages - Overview
    • formulate the question
    • conduct literature search
    • design the study
    • collect the data
    • analyze the data
    • draw conclusions
    • present the findings
  3. Types of research and epidemiological studies
    • basic vs. applied
    • descriptive (case report, cross sectional, surveillance…)
    • evaluative (observational, experimental, clinical trials…)
    • qualitative (focus groups…)
    • other
  4. Data Collection
    • measurement strategies (interviews, questionnaires, scales, etc.)
    • sample selection
    • collecting the data
    • reliability and validity
    • sources of measurement error and bias
  5. Data Analysis
    • meaning of  statistical tests
    • define and calculate measures
    • computer packages (SPSS)
    • presentation of findings
  6. Critique of Research Articles
    • criteria
  7. Research and the practice of  health information management
    • applications (as a researcher, support role to researchers in health care; employee in a research organization)
    • future role
Learning Activities

1.        Lecture

2.        Seminar

3.        Group discussion

4.        Application exercises

5.        Guest lecturers

6.        Site Visits

7.        Independent study of  courseware and identified topics

8.       Participant presentations

Means of Assessment

Typical evaluations would include:

  •       Midterm Exam
  •       Literature Review
  •       Research Paper

 

Course evaluation is based on course learning outcomes and is consistent with Douglas College Curriculum Development and Approval policy.

 

A detailed evaluation schedule is presented to the students at the beginning of the course.

 

Outline of evaluation may be subject to change.

This is a graded course.

Learning Outcomes

In this course, participants have opportunities to:  

 

  • demonstrate a basic understanding of the nature and types of research studies, research designs, research approaches, and epidemiology
    • describe the major steps in the research process including funding
    • identify and describe methodologies and evaluation techniques in relation to data sources; data collection; data validity, accuracy and bias; and data display
  • discuss methods used in the analysis of research data including knowledge of the statistics generated by research and epidemiological studies
  • critique the legal and ethical standards as applied to a research study
  • conduct a literature search
  • identify and clearly define appropriate problems or topics for research in the health sciences field
  • prepare and present a research paper on a selected topic
  • develop an appreciation for the nature of applied research and its significance in the practice of  health information management
    • use research findings to improve health information practice and influence health policies
    • identify the future trends in health information research
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

A list of mandatory and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each course.

Requisites

Prerequisites

BUSN 1335 or meeting direct entry requirements

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for HIMP 2430
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025