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Rutgers SHP Requirements for Graduation and Course Descriptions

Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Laboratory Sciences

Clinical Laboratory Science

CLSC6000 - Principles of Transitional and Outcomes Research in Clinical Laboratory Science

Course Description

This course focuses on methods and techniques for expanding the scientific knowledge base of research, with an emphasis on translational and outcomes research related to the biomedical, clinical laboratory medicine and health sciences fields. The need for translational and outcomes research in clinical laboratory science and multidisciplinary aspects of this type of research will be explored. Students will be required to write a final paper in a grant proposal format on a specific topic related to clinical laboratory science/medicine or an approved topic related to their proposed graduate project.

Credits/Modes of Instruction

Credits: 3

Participants should anticipate spending approximately 135 hours on the course, or an average of 9-12 hours per week for 15 weeks.

The course is web based. Various active teaching/learning strategies and techniques will be utilized via Internet delivery of the course. Modes of instruction and course format may include posted lectures, questions for online discussion, critical thinking activities, directed study, Internet-enhanced reading assignments, and live webinar(s). Students are expected to be prepared for all class meetings, and it is essential that all students be prepared to contribute to class discussions and activities.

Prerequisites

Matriculated students in a Rutgers, SHP, Department of Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging Sciences program or, with permission, students in a Rutgers graduate program.

Course Goals and Outcomes:

Goals

The primary goal is to acquire knowledge and skills of research design/methods, with an emphasis on translational and outcomes research related to the biomedical, clinical laboratory medicine and health sciences fields. The course outcome is to assess the student’s theoretical knowledge of translational and outcomes research design/methods through multiple assignments, culminating in the development of a grant proposal following public/private grant funding agencies guidelines.

Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Identify and compare types of study designs.
Describe measurement of variables and concepts of measurement.
Analyze ethical issues associated with conducting research.
Evaluate/critique current research literature in clinical laboratory science and related health professions.
Develop a conceptual framework for a study.
Identify rationale/relevance and scientific bases for a research topic.
Formulate a research project proposal per appropriate guidelines.
Communicate in both written and oral format the study goal, research question, hypothesis or PICO question, topic background and literature review, significance/innovation, study aims/objectives and research strategy/methods.
Identify potential priorities and pitfalls in the research project, including time management, project management, organizational aspects, stress management, and communication.
Develop a project budget including direct and indirect costs.