We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the Introduction to Health Services Research course!

This comprehensive program is designed for clinicians and healthcare professionals who are eager to develop the foundational skills needed to engage in health services research (HSR). Whether you're just beginning your research journey or looking to expand your expertise, this course offers the tools and insights to help you succeed.

This is an asynchronous, online class and students can register for through Oct. 30.  The course opens on Oct. 20.

Course Dates

Opens: Oct. 20, 2025 
Closes: Dec. 19, 2025

What You’ll Learn

Over the course of eight dynamic lessons, you’ll explore:

• Conceptual models in a learning health system
• Designing a research trajectory
• Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches
• Community-based research strategies
• Ethical considerations in HSR
• Leveraging big data and EMRs
• Funding mechanisms and grant writing
• Dissemination of research findings

CE Credit Opportunity

Learners who complete this course can earn up to 12.00 CE credits.

Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, rehabilitation specialists, public health experts, researchers, students, and community members interested in health services research.

To Register

Visit the course page.

Access Code Required to Register: HSRResearch

• If you already have a GW EthosCE Learner Account, click Login.
• If you do not have an account, select Create Account in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
  • Complete all required profile fields (marked with a red asterisk).
  • Select Create New Account when complete.

Where

Virtual