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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAM

Topic: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

The program is developed and implemented within the framework of the continuing education function of the Center for Support & Continuing Education (under the Vietnam Medical Association).

I. Organization & Student Management

Presiding Unit: Center for Support & Continuing Education.

Organization Conditions: When the number of registered students is ≥ 15.

Student Management: In-person attendance check at the beginning and end of each training session and/or management via the center’s software; each practice group not exceeding 05 students.

Training Format: In-person and online.

Training Location: Center for Support & Continuing Education – Hall/meeting room and practice facilities (Hospital/Lab/Medical facility…)

Total Duration: 34 periods (1 period = 50 minutes).

Note: Practice facilities are adjusted according to the actual implementation of the program.

II. Program Objectives and Content

Program Objectives: Provide and update basic knowledge on research design, scientific proposal writing; develop skills in building data collection tools, planning analysis, and finalizing a complete research proposal.

Program Content:

  • Introduction to research methods and literature review writing techniques
  • Identifying research problems, writing research questions, hypotheses, and objectives
  • Quantitative research designs, sampling methods, and sample size calculation
  • Defining and building research variables and data collection tools
  • Data management and statistical analysis planning
  • Summary and preliminary presentation of research proposals by group

Training Methods

  • Combination of online and in-person for theory; in-person for the practice module.
  • Interactive presentations combined with group discussions to promote initiative and enhance self-study.
  • Practical teaching via demonstration, checklists, and “hands-on instruction” methods at the practice facility.

III. Assessment & Certification

Participation Duration: ≥80% of theory duration and 100% of practice duration.

Assessment: Input, process, and output evaluation; achieving a minimum of 80% total score and meeting all evaluation criteria.

Certification: CME certificate – Topic: Basic Quantitative Research; valid for fulfilling updating responsibilities according to Circular 32/2023/TT-BYT.

Center for Support & Continuing Education

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