Research & Audit
Develop your understanding of clinical research, audit and quality improvement, including study design, evidence appraisal, research governance and improvement science. This comprehensive online course helps healthcare professionals build the knowledge and practical skills needed to support research, conduct audits and deliver quality improvement initiatives.
Flexible online learning for healthcare professionals worldwide.
Who is this research and audit course for?
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Allied health professionals
- Pharmacists
- Clinical researchers
- Healthcare managers#
- Quality improvement leads
What’s on this page?
Introduction to the Research & Audit Online Course
This multidisciplinary programme helps healthcare professionals develop their understanding of research, audit and quality improvement across healthcare settings.
The course provides a foundation in research and audit principles, including evidence appraisal, study design and research governance, before progressing to improvement science and quality improvement methodologies. Designed for practitioners across multiple disciplines, the programme supports both professional development and practical application in clinical environments.
Developed by leading UK professional organisations, the content combines theoretical knowledge with real-world approaches to improving healthcare services and patient outcomes.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the principles of clinical research and audit
- Critically review healthcare literature and published evidence
- Develop and structure research and audit projects
- Understand research governance, ethics and regulatory requirements
- Apply quality improvement methodologies within healthcare settings
You can also:
- Strengthen confidence in planning and delivering improvement initiatives
- Apply evidence-based approaches to clinical practice and service development
Course features
- Relevant to all healthcare professionals involved in research, audit and quality improvement
- Easy online access with flexible, bite-sized learning sessions
- Developed in the UK and relevant to practitioners globally
Why choose eIntegrity?
Access high-quality research, audit and quality improvement training developed by leading UK healthcare organisations.
Learn through structured modules that combine academic principles with practical application.
Build skills that support research activity, audit projects and service improvement across healthcare settings.
Course content overview
This online research and audit programme consists of two core modules, each divided into shorter learning sessions that typically take between 20 and 30 minutes to complete.
The first module focuses on research and audit core knowledge, covering evidence-based medicine, literature searching, appraisal of clinical papers, epidemiology, audit methodology and developing research proposals. Learners also explore research ethics, governance, study design, randomised controlled trials, clinical studies, systematic reviews and qualitative research.
The second module focuses on quality improvement through the Perioperative Improvement Science and Management (PRISM-ed) programme. Topics include systems thinking, process improvement, measurement for quality improvement, human factors, reliability, sustainability and the psychology of change and improvement.
- Subject areas covered: Research methods, audit, evidence-based medicine, study design, clinical governance, quality improvement and improvement science.
- What’s included: Interactive online learning sessions, practical examples and structured guidance on research, audit and quality improvement.
Who developed this course?
This course was developed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the Royal College of Anaesthetists, and NHS England elearning for healthcare.
Drawing on expertise in clinical research, audit and healthcare improvement, the programme provides healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based learning designed to support high-quality clinical practice and service development.
Our Research & Audit modules
Module 1 – Research and Audit Core Knowledge
- Epidemiology: Basic Principles
- Meta-analysis and Evidence-based Medicine
- Audit: Basic Principles
- Searching the journal literature and locating papers
- How to review a paper
- Formulating and Writing a Research Proposal
- The Regulatory Environment for Conducting Research within the NHS – Research Governance and Ethics
- Designing a Randomized Controlled Trial: Basic Principles
- Clinical Studies Part One: Cohort Studies and Measures of Association
- Clinical Studies Part Two: Study Design
- Systematic Reviews
- Qualitative Research: Basic Principles
Module 2 – Perioperative Improvement Science and Management (PRISM-ed)
- Introduction to Improvement Science
- Systems
- Process
- Learning from Industry and Other Improvement Models
- Measurement for QI
- Human Factors
- Reliability and Sustainability
- Psychology of Improvement
Access 24/7
The Research & Audit course is delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to learn at home, in the workplace or on the move. Each session is short and practical, allowing you to build knowledge around a busy professional schedule without losing momentum.
With modules covering research methods, audit principles, evidence appraisal and quality improvement, you can dip in and out whenever you need a refresher or want guidance on planning a project. This makes the programme ideal for developing confidence in research, audit and service improvement activities, even when time is limited.
Once you’ve completed the course or individual modules, you can use your progress as evidence of learning and ongoing professional development. The programme provides a valuable foundation for professionals looking to become involved in research, audit or quality improvement work.
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Comparing the cost of research and audit training
Traditional research and quality improvement training often requires attendance at workshops, courses or study days. This online programme provides a flexible and cost-effective alternative, allowing healthcare professionals to develop essential research, audit and improvement skills at their own pace while fitting learning around their existing responsibilities.
How to get started
Simply enrol through the eIntegrity platform to begin accessing the Research & Audit modules. Work through the sessions at your own pace and revisit topics whenever needed to support research projects, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Who is this programme suitable for?
This course is designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals involved in research, audit and service improvement, including:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Allied health professionals
- Pharmacists
- Clinical researchers
- Healthcare managers
- Quality improvement practitioners
The programme supports anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of research methods, clinical audit and quality improvement. Whether you are planning your first audit, contributing to a research project or leading service improvement work, the course provides practical, evidence-based learning to support success.
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