Nursing (NURS) 606

Introduction

Program evaluation has made important contributions to health care practice, policy, administration, education, and research. An understanding of the principles and practices of evaluation is essential in today's health care environment, whether you are conducting or commissioning evaluations. This course is designed to provide a solid understanding of both the principles and practices of program evaluation.

Course Goals

MHST/NURS 606 is designed to help students achieve the following course goals:

1. identify evaluation models appropriate to various programs/situations;
2. design a variety of evaluation data collection tools;
3. develop an evaluation plan for a health program or service;
4. articulate the code of behaviour for evaluators; and
5. develop a personal approach/philosophy to program evaluation.

Course Materials

MHST/NURS 606 comprises online and print-based course materials.

• Study Guide
• Online articles, references and Websites

Textbooks

Technical Requirements

Computer System

In order to successfully complete this course, you must own or have ready access to certain computer hardware and software programs. For complete and up-to-date information on the minimum computer requirements required to complete the graduate nursing courses, visit the Centre for Nursing and Health Studies technical site.

Course Outline

MHST/NURS 606 comprises 10 units as follows:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Evaluation
• Unit 2: Evaluation Fundamentals
• Unit 3: Evaluation Models
• Unit 4: Designing an Evaluation
• Unit 5: Collecting Evaluation Data
• Unit 6: Analyzing Evaluation Data
• Unit 7: Reading and Writing Evaluation Reports
• Unit 8: The Social Context of Evaluation
• Unit 9: Class Presentations
• Unit 10: Wrap-up and Reflection