OCT 6745 - Scholarship of Practice

Hours: 3

Students explore the spectrum of “scholarship” (discovery of new knowledge; development of new technologies, methods, materials, or uses; and the integration of knowledge leading to new understanding) and its relationship to clinical practice. Primary focus is on the importance of generating knowledge that is responsive to the priorities of society, consumers and clinicians, and which explicitly supports and advances clinical practice. Students will explore the literature to identify their profession’s research priorities as well as best practices in clinically focused scholarship. Emphasis is to instill in students the importance of developing collaborative relationships to promote scholarship in support of practice. Prerequisites: OCT 5660