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From: "Lally Regina (5CQ) PHRU" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 11:39 AM
Subject: CASP Training Week 2003 - Bursaries Available


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>
> CASP Training Week 2003
>
> Date: 7th - 11th July 2003
> Venue: Institute of Health Sciences, Headington, Oxford, UK
>
> The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) is running its 5th Annual
> Training Week in Oxford from 7th - 11th July 2003.
>
> Aim
> To support those responsible for evidence-based practice
>
> Objectives
> Opportunities will be provided for participants to:
> *     Enhance understanding of using evidence-based practice in health and
> social care
> *     Develop skills in appraising quantitative or qualitative research
> literature
> *     Develop facilitation skills for critical appraisal workshops
> *     Develop mechanisms in supporting the dissemination of appraisal
> training
> *     Enhance understanding of obstacles to change and ways of managing
> change.
>
> Audience
> Health & Social Care Professionals from around the world
>
> Programme
> The programme is built around the core principles of evidence-based
> practice.  Full programme details can be found on our web site.
>
> Cost
> Course fees: £900 (GBP)
> This includes a comprehensive study pack, lunch each day and a banquet
> dinner
> Accommodation fees are additional at £175 (GBP)
>
> Further information, including the programme and a booking form, can be
> found on the new Learning and Development web site:
> www.phru.org.uk/learning
>
> Bursaries Available:
> Learning and Development are pleased to offer 8 bursaries for CASP
> Training Week 2003: 4 International Bursaries and 4 UK Bursaries.
>
> International Bursaries:
> We will be offering 4 international bursaries, which will cover 75% of the
> course fees, accommodation fees and your travel.  You will need to fund
> 25% of the costs.
>
> Successful applicants will be those who demonstrate the following:
> *     How you will share and spread critical appraisal skills in your area
> of work;
> *     An absolute need for funding, for example that your employer is
> unable to fund training courses for you;
> *     A good level of fluency in English.
> UK Bursaries
> We will be offering 4 UK bursaries, which will cover 50% of the course
> fees and accommodation fees.  You will need to fund 50% of the costs and
> your travel.
> Successful applicants will be those who demonstrate the following:
> *     How they will share and spread critical appraisal skills in their
> area of work;
> *     An absolute need for funding, for example, if your organisation has
> a severely limited training budget or your training quota would be
> restricted in subsequent years by attending this course.
> How to apply:
> *     Book your place on CASP Training Week via the web site;
> *     Fill in the relevant bursary application form (please contact Regina
> Lally at the details below if you do not already have one)
> *     Return the form to Regina Lally by Friday 16th May 2003.
> We will contact you as soon as possible to let you know whether you have
> been successful.
> Please contact Regina Lally if you have any queries regarding the
> bursaries.
>
> Please forward this e-mail to colleagues you think may be interested in
> attending this course.
>
> Do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further queries.
>
>
>
> Please note my new (simpler) e-mail address: [log in to unmask]
>
> Regina Lally
> Educational Programmes Administrator
> Learning & Development
> Public Health Resource Unit
> Institute of Health Sciences
> Old Road
> Headington
> Oxford
> OX3 7LF
>
> Direct Line: 01865 226669
> Office: 01865 226968
> Fax: 01865 226959
> Website: www.phru.org.uk/learning
>
> Book places on our forthcoming events:
> Annual Conference: Championing Improved Practice (ChIP)
> CASP Training Week 2003
> www.phru.org.uk/learning
>
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