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How to Access, Assess and Apply Medical Sciences Data
Programme Code: TGS-2021005395
Mode of Delivery
Online (Live)
Duration
2 half-days
Date / Time
- Next Run TBA
Programme Highlights
This beginners’ course is to equip learners with fundamental skills to access research data that would be useful for work. We will demonstrate how searches using search engines like Google and Google Scholar can be made effectively using relevant search terms and criteria. We will also highlight the access of relevant databases including Data.gov.sg, Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane Library.
Course participants will also have hands-on practices on using these databases. We will describe components in different types of healthcare and biomedical related research, including scientific research, clinical research and systematic reviews and meta-analysis. In addition, we provide learners with a framework to critically evaluate research data in terms of research design, validity and reliability issues, sampling and basic statistical tests so as to make informed, objective decisions when using the data. Lastly, we will demonstrate concrete examples of research work of how the skills highlighted are applied. Course participants will have time to apply these skills using examples provided.
After the course, course participants will be able to perform targeted searches using validated datasets, critically evaluate and make proper use of data.
Benefits of Attending
- Critically evaluate research data in terms of research design, validity and reliability issues, sampling and basic statistical tests
- Able to perform targeted searches using validated datasets
- Make informed, objective decisions when using the data
Who Should Attend
- Healthcare and social services workers
- Educators
- Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs)
Trainer Profile
Course Agenda
Download the brochure to view the detailed course agenda.
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Topics
Day 1
AM
- Introduction and overview of databases
- Accessing data from different databases (Clinical database, Basic sciences database, Statistical database)
- Hands-on practice: retrieving data
Day 2
AM
- Assessing quality of databases and data
- Hands-on practice: evaluating databases and data
- Applying data in research context (Overview of research articles, Retrieval of research article from PubMed, Evaluation of use of data)
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
A diploma from accredited institution. Assessment component includes an online test.
Learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Participation.
Awards and Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Course Fee
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$850
$850
$850
$850
$850
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$595
$595
$595
$595
Nett Course Fee
$850
$255
$255
$255
$255
7% GST on Nett Course Fee
$59.50
$17.85
$17.85
$17.85
$17.85
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$909.50
$272.85
$272.85
$272.85
$272.85
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$170
–
$170
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$909.50
$272.85
$102.85
$272.85
$102.85
1) All self-sponsored Singaporean aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must record at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Participation.
Application Deadline
TBA.
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