Biostatistics for Nursing

A high academic level program in which you will find the most up-to-date information on Biostatistics. And all this at TECH Technological University”

The Postgraduate Certificate in Biostatistics for Nursing aims to elevate students' knowledge to the academic elite so that they can achieve both educational and professional excellence. A boost to their career that they will only get with effort and study at the height of a superior center like TECH. 

In this case, the program belongs to the branch of management and monitoring of Clinical Trials, which has a large team of professionals willing to provide all their knowledge to our students. For this reason, TECH has designed this specific Postgraduate Certificate on Biostatistics, since it is a field that requires a high degree of specialization. 

Statistics play an important role in any clinical trial, from the design, conduct, analysis and reporting, in terms of controlling and minimizing bias and confounding factors, as well as measuring random errors. All this makes nursing professionals who decide to specialize in this field, demand quality education with which to expand their knowledge in the field. 

This Postgraduate Certificate aims to increase the skills and specialized knowledge of students so that they have a methodological basis in statistics applied to Clinical Trials. Therefore, it includes the main techniques, procedures and statistical methodology to be used in the elaboration of protocols, analysis plans and reports of Clinical Trials. 

In addition, the health professional will also be able to acquire specialized knowledge in reading and writing articles and protocols with a critical attitude, and will have an essential basis to approach the study of more complex techniques. 

Study Biostatistics with us, and specialize until you achieve excellence in this field”

This Postgraduate Certificate in Biostatistics for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Biostatistics
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• New developments in Biostatistics
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Biostatistics
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

This Postgraduate Certificate is the best investment you can make in the selection of a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Biostatistics, you will obtain a Postgraduate Certificate endorsed by TECH Technological University”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the health sector, who bring their experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on problem-based learning, by means of which the healthcare professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the academic program. To do so, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Biostatistics. 

In this Postgraduate Certificate you will find the best educational material with virtual lessons. So don't think twice and join us"

This 100% online Postgraduate Certificate will allow you to balance your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the contents has been designed by the best professionals in research and health, with an extensive background and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied and diagnosed, and with extensive mastery of new technologies. 

This Postgraduate Certificate contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market” 

Module 1. Biostatistics

1.1. Study Design

1.1.1. Research Question
1.1.2. Population to Analyze
1.1.3. Classification

 1.1.3.1. Comparison between Groups
 1.1.3.2. Maintenance of the Described Conditions
 1.1.3.3. Assignment to Treatment Group
 1.1.3.4. Degree of Masking
 1.1.3.5. Modality of Intervention
 1.1.3.6. Centers Involved

1.2. Types of Randomized Clinical Trials: Validity and Biases

1.2.1. Types of Clinical Trials

 1.2.1.1. Superiority Study
 1.2.1.2. Equivalence or Bioequivalence Study
 1.2.1.3. Non-Inferiority Study

1.2.2. Analysis and Validity of Results

 1.2.2.1. Internal Validity
 1.2.2.2. External Validity

1.2.3. Biases

 1.2.3.1. Selection
 1.2.3.2. Measurement
 1.2.3.3. Confusion

1.3. Sample Size Protocol Deviations

1.3.1. Parameters Used
1.3.2. Protocol Justification
1.3.3. Protocol Deviations

1.4.  Methodology

1.4.1. Missing Data Handling
1.4.2. Statistical Methods

 1.4.2.1. Description of Data
 1.4.2.2. Survival
 1.4.2.3. Logistic Regression
 1.4.2.4. Mixed Models
 1.4.2.5. Sensitivity Analysis
 1.4.2.6. Multiplicity Analysis

1.5. When Does the Statistician Become Part of the Project

1.5.1. Statistician Role
1.5.2. Points of the Protocol to be Reviewed and Described by the Statistician

 1.5.2.1. Study Design
 1.5.2.2. The Primary and Secondary Objectives of the Study
 1.5.2.3. Sample Size Calculation
 1.5.2.4. Variables
 1.5.2.5. Statistical Justification
 1.5.2.6. Material and Methods used to Study the Objectives of the Study

1.6. CRD Design

1.6.1. Information Gathering Variables Dictionary
1.6.2. Variables and Data Entry
1.6.3. Database Security, Testing and Debugging

1.7. Statistical Analysis Plan

1.7.1. What is a Statistical Analysis Plan?
1.7.2. When to Perform the Statistical Analysis Plan
1.7.3. Statistical Analysis Plan Parts

1.8. Intermediate Analysis

1.8.1. Reasons for an Early Stopping of a Clinical Trial
1.8.2. Implications of Early Termination of a Clinical Trial
1.8.3. Statistical Designs

1.9. Final Analysis

1.9.1. Final Report Criteria
1.9.2. Plan Deviations
1.9.3. Guidelines for the Elaboration of the Final Report of a Clinical Trial

1.10. Statistical Review of a Protocol

1.10.1. Checklist
1.10.2. Frequent Errors in the Review of a Protocol

A unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field"