This course is run by the Health Service and Population Research department at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London.

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Welcome

E-learning is a flexible and affordable way to undertake continuing professional development.

The research methods and critical appraisal for social workers course uses new technology to teach evidence-based practice skills to practitioners. It is also an accessible introduction to studying for a Masters degree and can fit in around your work, home and life commitments.

This course will help you to develop skills in reading, appraising and disseminating findings from empirical research papers. It will equip you with the skills to become an evidence-based practitioner and to take a lead within your agency on interpreting research findings for your day-to-day practice.

This course is taught using e-learning to allow you to study alongside your full-time employment. The course lasts for 16 weeks and you will be supported by an e-learning tutor throughout.

This course is the e-learning version of a module of the MSc in Mental Health Social Work with Children & Adults, a programme accredited at the advanced level in the post-qualifying framework by the General Social Care Council. It provides 30 credits at masters level and at higher specialist or advanced level in the post-qualifying framework for social work. You can progress to the full Masters degree on successful completion of this course if you wish.

This course has been designed for social workers, but anyone who meets the admissions criteria are welcome to apply.

Please click here for an introduction to the course.

Please browse through the pages that can be found by clicking on the links in the menu on the left hand side of this page for further information. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the programme leader, Martin Webber.