CASP Workshops

CASP runs both online and in-person workshop sessions with an experienced CASP trainer.

Book now to join a CASP workshop. The aim of our workshops is to give you the confidence to read and interpret research evidence, such that you are equipped to use evidence in decision-making.

The main focus of our workshops is the use of critical appraisal to support you in clinical decision-making.

Our Workshops

CASP Study Session - Systematic Review Appraisal

14 Mar 2025, 10:00 am

Welcome to our online study session focusing on Systematic Review Appraisal organised by the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). This session is designed to help you enhance your skills in critically appraising systematic reviews. Join us for an interactive and informative session where, in small groups we will appraise a published systematic review, using the newly updated CASP checklist. Whether you are a student, researcher, or healthcare professional, this session will provide valuable insights to improve your appraisal abilities.

This session will concentrate on using the checklist to identify the key quality markers to look out for when looking at a systematic review, and is a chance to improve and update your evidence-based decision making skills. Engagement with other participants during the appraisal process also helps to give an alternative view of the values and preferences that differ between our patients and populations and ourselves.

We will run this session as 'just in time' learning, interspersing the main group discussions with small breakout room sessions.

Don't miss this opportunity to refine your critical appraisal skills!

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A focused one-on-one training session in CSSP, highlighting personalized instruction and engagement between trainer and learner.

CASP One-to-One

26 Mar 2025, 11:00 am

Private tutoring for critical appraisal. We offer individual 1-hour sessions to support you in your development when appraising research evidence. They are intended to address questions arising from a critical appraisal or help you to prepare for an upcoming exam.

CASP One-to-One is a unique critical appraisal skills training service for individuals. It gives you access to one of our highly skilled trainers for online training tailored to your exact requirements. CASP is committed to delivering results and making your critical appraisal skills high quality. You will gain life-long skills to appraise research papers with confidence.

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CASP Train the Trainer - Develop Critical Appraisal Teaching Skills

19 May 2025, 9:00 am

Description: Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to effectively teach critical appraisal skills. This event is perfect for educators, trainers, or anyone passionate about evidence-based practice. You'll gain valuable insights and tools to enhance your teaching abilities.

Location: Thatcher Business Education Centre at Said Business School

Limited amount of early bird discount available until January 2025. We are also happy to take payments by invoice and BACS, contact us directly for this This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your teaching skills and make a difference in the world of evidence-based healthcare.

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Other Workshops

CASP has delivered commissioned workshops on a variety of areas & subjects and these depend on the needs of the client, past examples include:

Workshops with a specific focus e.g. for dental practitioners, for public health, for nurses
Workshops that deliver compressed training the trainer elements e.g. nursing degree tutors
Please contact us if you have a specialist area that you think we might be able to help you with.

All Workshops

Workshop Format, Size and Delivery Methods:

Participant places are limited in each virtual workshop to ensure optimal interaction between participants and lead trainer.

CPD certification, which will work towards your portfolio for continuing professional development (equivalent to 3.5 hours) is also available to those that require it.

Our critical appraisal workshops take place online, and joining instructions will be sent to you after completion of booking. Participants will be sent pre-reading of a published paper to complete before the start of the session. Training courses are taught in English and will take place in GMT.

Limited participant places apply to maintain good time for Q&A with the CASP trainer.

You can view details for all of our forthcoming training courses and workshops, or book, via Eventbrite.

Interested In Commissioning A Workshop?

CASP offers a range of workshop packages in the critical appraisal of: randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews, qualitative studies or finding the evidence. Or you may have something very specific you want to organise which involves aspects of critical appraisal. If you would like to commission a workshop then we would be happy to come to your workplace/organisation to deliver it in house, or deliver it virtually. We also offer blended learning using a combination of online learning resources, alongside our face-to-face or virtual workshops.

We would be happy to discuss your needs and develop a proposal. Contact us for more information.

Need more information?

If you have a general query about the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme, or would like to book on to a workshop please get in touch.

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Critical Appraisal Skills Programme

59 Lakeside
Oxford
OX2 8JQ