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HTH 501
HTH 501
Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology
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This online course provides a broad overview of health research methodology. It covers topics related to fundamentals of health research design, research ethics and outcome measurement; essential methodology for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), observational studies, systematic reviews, and qualitative studies; critical appraisal; fundamentals of statistics, developing and writing a research proposal and a manuscript; and knowledge translation. Students who successfully complete this course will have some basic knowledge and skills related to health research methodology, and will be capable of critically appraising literature and conducting some basic design for a clinical study, e.g., a RCT, observational study, qualitative study, or systematic review.
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Sep 21, 2026
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Section:
C21
Class Semester:
Fall 2026
Cost:
$749.00
Date Range:
Sep 21, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Class Dates:
Thursday, October 1: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Virtual)
Thursday, October 8: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Virtual)
Thursday, October 15: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Virtual)
Thursday, October 29: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Virtual)
Thursday, November 5: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Virtual)
Thursday, November 26: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Virtual)
Location:
ONLINE
Notes:
Required live tutorials. See under Class Dates for specifics. Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of course. HST is not included in cost. HST will be added at checkout.
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