HSC 7200 - Information Literacy for Evidence-Based Practice

Hours: 1

Information literacy is an important skill for evidence-based practice. It incorporates such skills as recognizing when information is needed, searching for information (including developing a research question and creating a search strategy), incorporating new information into an already established knowledge base, and using information ethically and legally. Multiple studies show that one of the most prominent barriers to evidence-based practice among clinicians is limited search skills combined with difficulty accessing evidence. This course helps students to develop the information literacy skills they need to incorporate evidence into their practices. The course also teaches students how to use the online resources available through the University library and helps clinicians identify what information resources beyond the University’s library are available to them.