This is a course designed for students pursuing a certification in Athletic Training or similar professional license in health care professions that exposes the students to importance of supportive, validated research to establish evidence for clinical practice. Lectures will provide foundation information for students to understand the 5 steps of seeking and integrating research into clinical practice. The student will be required to demonstrate competencies in evidence based concepts in written examinations, as well as complete a written and oral presentation of a literature review that utilizes evidence based concepts to address a clinical question.