Free 8-Module Course
Research & Theory in Healthcare8 modules. 168 lessons. From paradigms to a defensible research plan.
A self-paced course on research methodology for healthcare and public-health practice. Module 1 grounds you in paradigms and foundations. Module 2 covers ethics, literature, and research questions. Modules 3 and 4 cover quantitative and qualitative methods. Module 5 turns to mixed methods. Module 6 builds communication and visualization skills. Module 7 addresses values, trust, and research integrity. Module 8 is a capstone: writing up your own research plan.
Research Track
Research
in Healthcare
by Angel Reyes
Course outline
168 lessons across 8 modules · ~22 hours total · click any lesson to start
Module 1: Foundations & Paradigms
- Lesson 1
Master Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare
- Lesson 2
What is Research & Why Does It Matter? Healthcare Research Fundamentals
- Lesson 3
Research Paradigms & The Positivist Approach
- Lesson 4
Interpretivist & Pragmatic Research Paradigms
- Lesson 5
Evidence Hierarchies in Healthcare
- Lesson 6
Essential Research Terminology
- Lesson 7
The Role of Theory in Healthcare Research
- Lesson 8
Types of Theories in Healthcare Research
- Lesson 9
Key Public Health Theories
- Lesson 10
Philosophical Foundations of Research
- Lesson 11
Research Reasoning
- Lesson 12
Week 1 Self-Reflective Assignment: Connect Research Theory to Practice
- Lesson 13
Your Self-Reflective Assignment: Research Philosophy & Theory-Practice
- Lesson 14
Week 1 Summary: Research Foundations & What's Coming in Week 2
Module 2: Ethics, Literature & Research Questions
- Lesson 15
Research Ethics Foundations: Protecting Participants & Integrity
- Lesson 16
The Belmont Report: Respect, Beneficence & Justice in Research Ethics
- Lesson 17
Protecting Vulnerable Populations: Ethical Design & IRB Guidelines
- Lesson 18
What is an IRB? Institutional Review Board Process Explained
- Lesson 19
CITI Training Certification: What It Is and Why You Need It
- Lesson 20
What Students Need to Know About Public Health Ethics
- Lesson 21
Academic Writing: Literature Reviews Explained
- Lesson 22
Narrative vs Systematic Literature Reviews
- Lesson 23
Meta-Analyses & Integrative Reviews for Students
- Lesson 24
Evaluating Literature Review Quality
- Lesson 25
Evidence-Based Guidelines vs. Literature Reviews
- Lesson 26
PICO and SPIDER Frameworks: How to Write Research Questions
- Lesson 27
Refining Research Questions with FINER & Theory
- Lesson 28
Week 2 Self-Reflective Assignment
- Lesson 29
Writing Prompt Details for Self-Reflective Assignment
- Lesson 30
Week 2 Summary & Research Ethics Recap
Module 3: Quantitative Research
- Lesson 31
Introduction to Quantitative Research
- Lesson 32
Quantitative Research Foundations | Positivist & Post-Positivist Views
- Lesson 33
Research Methods Module 3.3
- Lesson 34
Advanced Experimental Designs in Healthcare Research
- Lesson 35
Understanding Quasi-Experimental Designs in Healthcare Research
- Lesson 36
Advanced Quasi-Experimental Designs: RD, DiD & Propensity Scores Explained
- Lesson 37
Understanding Observational Research: Cross-Sectional and Case-Control Methods for Health Studies
- Lesson 38
Understanding Cohort and Longitudinal Studies
- Lesson 39
Survey Design and Administration for Healthcare Research
- Lesson 40
Internal Validity in Quantitative Research
- Lesson 41
External Validity Explained: Make Quantitative Research Relevant to Real-World Settings
- Lesson 42
Understanding Measurement Principles in Quantitative Research
- Lesson 43
Understanding Sampling Approaches in Quantitative Research
- Lesson 44
Statistical Analysis in Quantitative Research
- Lesson 45
How to Interpret Statistical Findings in Research
- Lesson 46
Quantitative Research Critique Guide
- Lesson 47
How to Critique Quantitative Research for Public Health Practice
- Lesson 48
Week 3 Self-Reflective Assignment
- Lesson 49
Module 3.19: Writing Prompt Details
- Lesson 50
Week 3 Summary & What's Next
Module 4: Qualitative Research
- Lesson 51
Intro to Qualitative Research in Healthcare
- Lesson 52
Philosophical Roots of Qualitative Research
- Lesson 53
Phenomenology in Qualitative Research
- Lesson 54
Ethnography in Healthcare
- Lesson 55
Grounded Theory in Healthcare
- Lesson 56
Case Study & Narrative Research
- Lesson 57
Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research: Lincoln & Guba's 5 Criteria
- Lesson 58
Credibility & Transferability in Qualitative Research
- Lesson 59
Establishing Dependability & Confirmability
- Lesson 60
Reflexivity and Positionality in Qualitative Research Explained
- Lesson 61
Master Qualitative Interviewing
- Lesson 62
Using Focus Groups for Data Collection
- Lesson 63
Observational Methods in Qualitative Research
- Lesson 64
Creative Qualitative Research Methods
- Lesson 65
Qualitative Data Analysis Basics
- Lesson 66
Content and Thematic Analysis in Healthcare Research
- Lesson 67
Specialized Qualitative Analysis
- Lesson 68
CAQDAS for Health Researchers
- Lesson 69
Evaluating Qualitative Studies: Frameworks and Criteria for Critical Appraisal in Healthcare
- Lesson 70
How to Report Qualitative Research Findings with Reliable Integrity
- Lesson 71
Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
- Lesson 72
Week 4 Reflective Writing Assignment
- Lesson 73
How to Write a Qualitative Research Reflection (Week 4 Guide)
- Lesson 74
Module 4.24: Week 4 Summary
Module 5: Mixed Methods
- Lesson 75
Mixed Methods Foundations: Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Lesson 76
How Mixed Methods Research Evolved
- Lesson 77
Mixed Methods Research Questions: How to Write Them
- Lesson 78
Mixed Methods Design Explained
- Lesson 79
Mixed Methods Tutorial: Explanatory Sequential Design Explained
- Lesson 80
Exploratory Sequential Design Explained (QUAL→Quan)
- Lesson 81
How to Use Convergent Parallel Design in Mixed Methods Research for Students
- Lesson 82
Complex Design Strategies for Advanced Research Applications
- Lesson 83
What is Integration in Mixed Methods Research? Levels & Challenges
- Lesson 84
How to Plan Integration in Mixed Methods Research
- Lesson 85
Integrating Methods and Data in Mixed Methods Research
- Lesson 86
Mixed Methods Final Phase: Integration in Analysis & Interpretation
- Lesson 87
Struggling to Integrate Qual & Quant Data? Master Joint Displays (Module 5.13)
- Lesson 88
How to Assess Quality in Mixed Methods
- Lesson 89
Evaluating Integration in Mixed Methods Research
- Lesson 90
How Mixed Methods Advance Public Health
- Lesson 91
How Mixed Methods Support Implementation Science
- Lesson 92
How to Tackle Mixed Methods Challenges
- Lesson 93
How to Publish Mixed Methods Studies
- Lesson 94
The Future of Mixed Methods Research
- Lesson 95
Module 5.21: Mixed Methods Reflection Assignment
- Lesson 96
How to Complete Your Mixed Methods Reflection
- Lesson 97
What You Learned in Week 5
Module 6: Communication & Visualization
- Lesson 98
Unlocking Research Communication
- Lesson 99
Understanding Your Audience
- Lesson 100
Digital Storytelling in Research
- Lesson 101
Digital Storytelling for Public Health
- Lesson 102
Crafting Research Narratives
- Lesson 103
Digital Storytelling Technology
- Lesson 104
Ethics in Research Storytelling
- Lesson 105
Health in the Media Landscape
- Lesson 106
Understanding Media Bias
- Lesson 107
Developing Media Literacy Skills
- Lesson 108
Social Media Health Communication
- Lesson 109
Research in the Media
- Lesson 110
Data Visualization Principles
- Lesson 111
Creating Impactful Visualizations
- Lesson 112
Creating Accessible Research Content
- Lesson 113
Research Presentation Skills
- Lesson 114
Video Presentation Fundamentals
- Lesson 115
YouTube as a Research Platform
- Lesson 116
Building Your Research Portfolio
- Lesson 117
Finalizing Your Qualitative Critique
- Lesson 118
Week 6 Self-Reflective Writing Assignment
- Lesson 119
Writing Prompt Details
- Lesson 120
Preparing Your Research Plan Presentation
- Lesson 121
Week 6 Summary & What's Next
Module 7: Values, Trust & Research Integrity
- Lesson 122
How Values Shape Research: From Questions to Methods
- Lesson 123
Values in Public Health Research: Equity, Justice & Community
- Lesson 124
Why Trust Matters in Research: Ethics, Integrity & Impact
- Lesson 125
Building Trust with Research Participants
- Lesson 126
Building Community Trust in Research
- Lesson 127
Trust & Scientific Integrity: Peer Review, Reproducibility & Open Science
- Lesson 128
Public Trust in Science: Communication, Values & Engagement
- Lesson 129
Research Integrity Basics: Ethics, Principles & Practice
- Lesson 130
Research Misconduct & Integrity Risks
- Lesson 131
Research Design with Integrity: Questions, Methods & Analysis
- Lesson 132
Responsible Data Practices: Collection, Storage & Sharing
- Lesson 133
Publication & Authorship Integrity: Ethics, Credit & Reporting
- Lesson 134
Purpose-Driven Research: Meaning, Impact & Alignment
- Lesson 135
Purpose in Public Health Research: Impact, Equity & Action
- Lesson 136
Research Ethics Beyond Compliance: Reflection, Culture & Practice
- Lesson 137
Ethics in Collaborative Research: Teams, Disciplines & Global Contexts
- Lesson 138
Ethical Data Science in Public Health: AI, Privacy & Equity
- Lesson 139
Developing Your Research Plan: Content, Methods & Ethics
- Lesson 140
Structuring & Presenting Your Research Plan
- Lesson 141
Week 7 Reflective Assignment: Ethics, Trust & Purpose in Research
- Lesson 142
Ethical and Purposeful Research: A Reflective Writing Prompt
- Lesson 143
Final Research Presentation Prep: Timeline, Tech & Tips
- Lesson 144
Week 7 Recap: Ethics, Values & Trust in Research
Module 8: Capstone: Plan Write-Up & Reflection
- Lesson 145
Finalizing Your Research Presentation: Checklist, Fixes & Tips
- Lesson 146
Communicating Research Effectively: Style, Structure & Audience
- Lesson 147
Tech Tips for a Polished Research Presentation
- Lesson 148
Slide Design for Research Presentations: Visual Clarity & Data Tips
- Lesson 149
How to Upload a Research Presentation to YouTube
- Lesson 150
Research Presentation Evaluation Criteria Explained
- Lesson 151
How to Write a Strong Background Section
- Lesson 152
How to Integrate a Theoretical Framework
- Lesson 153
Research Methods That Work
- Lesson 154
Ethical Research Planning
- Lesson 155
How to Plan Research Implementation
- Lesson 156
Reflecting on Your Research Growth
- Lesson 157
Beyond the Course: Applying Research Skills Professionally
- Lesson 158
Building Your Research Network
- Lesson 159
Lifelong Learning for Researchers
- Lesson 160
Stay Current in Research
- Lesson 161
Develop Your Research Portfolio for Academic Branding
- Lesson 162
Knowledge Translation Skills
- Lesson 163
Final Reflection Assignment
- Lesson 164
Course Completion Guide
- Lesson 165
Celebrating Research Success: Your Journey of Growth, Skills & Professional Achievement
- Lesson 166
Final Course Reflections: Instructor’s Message on Growth, Public Health & Lifelong Learning
- Lesson 167
Top Research Resources for Growth: Methods, Public Health, Development & Funding Tools
- Lesson 168
Course Conclusion: Reflecting on Research Growth, Future Impact & Final Encouragement
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