Aim:

Students will learn how to search for drug information - specifically background sources required to complete the Drug Literature Evaluation assignment. The tutorial will highlight drug handbooks as well as web sites that provide valuable drug information for assignments.

Learning Objectives:

On completion of this tutorial, the students will be able to:

1. identify which resources to consult when searching for answers to drug related questions.

2. demonstrate that no single source of drug information is comprehensive.

3. demonstrate that it is best to consult the independent sources of drug information.

4. demonstrate that sources of drug information must be evaluated.

Teaching/Learning Strategies:

• Directed Independent Learning: Online Module
• In class hands-on computer workshop for the second part of the class - learning to search for drug information using the EMBASE and Medline databases.

Assessment:

Formative feedback on the completion of the module will be offered in the hands on computer class linked to this module.