Training
We offer a variety of training for UHD and Dorset HealthCare staff and students to support your research, professional development and clinical practice.
We run regularly scheduled training sessions on all of the topics below. All sessions are 30 minutes on MS Teams, delivered by a member of the KLS Team.
We are also able to provide a 1:1 training session or a group session on the following topics:
- Health Literacy and Clear Communication, and Writing in Plain English
- Introduction to Critical Appraisal
- Knowledge and Library Services Induction
- Literature Searching
- Getting to Know BMJ Best Practice and ClinicalKey: Your Clinical Decision Support Tools
Email us if you would like to request a 1:1 or group training session.
Academic Writing
Understand the principles of academic writing, such as clarity, conciseness, objectivity, and evidence-based practice.
Write in a clear and concise style, using appropriate academic language and avoiding jargon.
Cite sources correctly and avoid plagiarism.
Proofread your work carefully to identify and correct any errors.
Getting to know BMJ Best Practice and ClinicalKey: Your Clinical Decision Support Tools
Use both BMJ Best Practice and Clinical Key to answer clinical questions at the point of care.
Health Literacy and Clear Communication, and Writing in Plain English
Define Health Literacy and explain its importance.
Identify the different factors that can affect health literacy.
Understand why it is important to communicate health information in a way that is clear, concise, and easy to understand, using Plain English.
Introduction to Critical Appraisal
Critically Appraise both quantitative and qualitative research to assess its quality and reliability.
Use tools and techniques to help you critically appraise published research.
Knowledge and Library Services Induction
Identify and describe the full range of library services and resources available to you.
Sign up to become a Library Member and obtain an OpenAthens account.
Use specialist NHS search engines and tools to identify the information you need.
Literature Searching
Effectively and efficiently search for information online.
Identify and navigate key online sources for medical and healthcare information, such as databases, journal and websites.
Apply your search skills to inform patient care, service improvement, research and continuing professional development.
Referencing and Plagiarism
Define referencing and plagiarism and explain the importance of referencing in academic and professional writing.
Identify the different types of referencing styles and use the appropriate style for assignments.
Correctly cite sources in your writing using the chosen referencing style.
Avoid plagiarism by understanding and using different referencing techniques.
Reflective Writing
Define reflective writing and understand its benefits and importance to clinical practice.
Use a structured approach to reflective writing, such as the Gibbs reflective cycle, to help you reflect critically on your experiences and learn from them.
Write reflectively about your clinical practice, including your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Use reflective writing to develop your clinical skills and knowledge, improve patient care, and promote lifelong learning.
Think before you Trust: Navigating Generative AI Risks, Reliability and Evidence in the NHS
Define Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI Literacy in our NHS Context.
Identify core risks of generative AI, including ‘hallucinated’ information.
Understand how can you spot AI generated content.
Learn how you can find reliable healthcare information