Evidence Based Therapy Practice (MSc)
12 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme offered by the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy is to replace the existing MSc in Advanced Health Care Practice. Students will register in the first instance for the Masters programme and may choose to exit the programme with either of the exit awards, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence Based Therapy Practice.
CT6000 Research Methodologies - To develop a critical appreciation of the research literature and research issues with regard to evidence based practice.
CT6007 Advanced Assessment of Spinal Dysfunction in Physiotherapy (PT Only) - To integrate manual therapy concepts with clinical reasoning so that advanced skills in spinal assessment are understood.
SL6014 Instrumental Measures of Speech Production & Language Processing (Speech and Language Therapists Only) - To enable students to interpret findings from published international research on instrumental measures of speech production and language processing and apply some of the techniques in clinical practice.
CT6004 Independant study - To critically examine a stated area of healthcare practice to enhance the advancement of personal practice and service development.
CT6016 Research Dissertation - To enable therapists to plan, conduct, and disseminate a research study.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme offered by the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy is to replace the existing MSc in Advanced Health Care Practice. Students will register in the first instance for the Masters programme and may choose to exit the programme with either of the exit awards, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence Based Therapy Practice.
CT6000 Research Methodologies - To develop a critical appreciation of the research literature and research issues with regard to evidence based practice.
CT6007 Advanced Assessment of Spinal Dysfunction in Physiotherapy (PT Only) - To integrate manual therapy concepts with clinical reasoning so that advanced skills in spinal assessment are understood.
SL6014 Instrumental Measures of Speech Production & Language Processing (Speech and Language Therapists Only) - To enable students to interpret findings from published international research on instrumental measures of speech production and language processing and apply some of the techniques in clinical practice.
CT6004 Independant study - To critically examine a stated area of healthcare practice to enhance the advancement of personal practice and service development.
CT6016 Research Dissertation - To enable therapists to plan, conduct, and disseminate a research study.
Admission Requirements
The MSc is offered to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists. Candidates must have:
- A primary degree professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy or Physiotherapy or The equivalent professional qualification* with two years practice experience. Occupational Therapists: Applicants must have a professional qualification from a school approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT).
*Physiotherapists: Applicants must have the necessary qualification to be eligible to be a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
*Speech and Language Therapists: Applicants must have the necessary professional qualification to be eligible to be a member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapist (IASLT). All candidates will be interviewed.
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