Courses

PHM 551LEC Clinical Research Methods

This course will introduce the student to the concepts and analytical foundation underlying evidence-based pharmacy practice and clinical research. Course content will focus on: concepts of evidence-based practice; fundamentals of research including measurement, reliability, validity, and ethical concerns; an overview of the FDA approval process; clinical research designs; data analysis and presentation; and the structure and evaluation of clinical research proposals and reports. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to critically evaluate the medical literature for use in clinical and or/administrative decision making.