Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research Methods
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
This short course in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research Methods consists of formal lectures, small group discussions and workshops.
Course date
5–6 OCTOBER 2026
Course delivery
In person, at:
Monash College
750 Collins Street
Docklands VIC 3008
Course fees
Without assessment:
- $660 incl. GST for 1 day
- $1,200 incl. GST for 2 days
(Participants may register for one or both days of this course.)
With assessment:
- $2,400 GST-free
(Includes the two day in person workshop, online learning and assessment.)
10% discount for undergraduate and postgraduate students, Monash University staff and alumni and Alfred Research Alliance members.
Program contact
Phone: +61 3 9903 0289
Terms and Conditions
Course registration closes one week prior to the course commencement date.
Day 1 of the course introduces the first two steps of the EBP process, including research designs. Day 2 of the course introduces steps 3 and 4, and focuses on the critical appraisal aspect of EBP.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in theory and practical learning opportunities across the two days.
Learning objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the different research methodologies used in clinical research
- Design clinical research methodologies
- Understand the principles of EBP
- Construct a clinical question
- Effectively search the medical literature
- Interpret biomedical data
- Critically appraise clinical research
Course outline
DAY 1
- Asking the answerable question
- Clinical scenarios and PICO
- Searching the literature
- Quantitative study designs
- Which research design is best?
DAY 2
- Data in EBP
- Assessing bias in studies
- Designing the perfect study
- Critical appraisal techniques
Who should attend?
This course is targeted at health practitioners (including medical doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals), biomedical and public health researchers, and those working in the health industry who are interested in understanding the basics of clinical research and the principles of evidence-based practice.
Accelerate your learning (Microcredentials)
Eligible participants who successfully complete the assessed version of this short course can receive 6 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Trials (M5036) or the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trials (M4043). Valid for 7 years.
Important note: Completion of the assessed version of the short course does not guarantee admission into an award course. For further information regarding admission into the award courses, please contact: pgradenq@monash.edu
Course facilitator
Scholar testimonials
A great introduction to EBP and clinical research. I will go away with a greater understanding of everything. Thank you for a fabulous 2 days. Dragan is a great presenter and kept us focused. | Really well done. I have tried to understand this stuff before without much luck. Now I do! | Fantastic course! Great structure. Pulled together lots of different concepts into an easy to understand format. Dragan is an excellent teacher. |
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