Education and Training

Education and Training

The Monash Health library provides expert training to healthcare professionals, researchers and students who are undertaking research projects, improvement projects, ongoing study, and professional development. 

Core modules are listed below, with flexible training options including live interactive webinars, on demand recordings, instructional videos, and information guides. 

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Literature Searching

Literature searching for research and clinical practice:

  • Wed 21st May,  1.30 – 2.30 pm – Register
  • Thur 19th June,  3.00 – 4.00 pm – Register
  • Wed 16th July, 12.30-1.30 – Register

How to evaluate a research paper:

  • Thur 8th May,  2.00 – 3.00 pm – Register
  • Wed 2nd July, 3.00 – 4.00 pm – Register

Browse all upcoming webinars here 


Recordings in Latte 

  • Grey literature search strategies
  • Database essentials: Medline, Embase, Emcare and PsycINFO 
  • AI Powered Literature Searching Top 3 Tools for 2024 
  • Finding evidence from citation mapping  

Quick tips

Watch short ‘how to’ videos on literature searching and database tips and tricks.


Related guides

Visit the Research Toolkit for more guides on planning and conducting research. 

Working with Literature Results

EndNote and reference management:

  • Tue 6th May, 3.00-3.40 pm – Register 
  • Wed 11th June, 2.00 – 2.40 pm – Register
  • Thur 10th July, 11.00 – 11.40 am –  Register

Browse all upcoming webinars here


Recordings in Latte 

  • Referencing evidence in PROMPT and corporate documents
  • Covidence software for literature searching

Quick tips

Watch short ‘how to’ videos on importing/exporting results from Ovid Medline and Covidence. 


Related guides

Visit the Research Toolkit for more guides on planning and conducting research. 

Writing & Publication

More webinars are in the works but in the meantime you can watch…

Recordings in Latte  

  • Writing a manuscript for publication: Guest Speaker, slides available
  • How to publish Open Access at Monash Health: Author publishing agreements
  • Deciding where to publish: Metrics, Open Access, and predatory publishing 
  • Research impact: Online profile, metrics and tracking tools 
  • How to write a research paper 

Want more? Request custom training for online or in-person team meetings or staff development. 

Browse all upcoming webinars here


Related guides 

Visit the Research Toolkit for more guides on planning and conducting research. 

Databases & AI Searching

Spotlight on Cochrane Library Database

  • Wed 28th May,  2.00 – 2.30 pm – Register

Browse all upcoming webinars here


Recordings in Latte  

  • Literature database essentials: Medline, Embase, Emcare and PsycINFO 
  • Mental Health specific databases: Psychiatry Online, PsycINFO, NeuroBite
  • Allied Health specific databases: PEDro, OTSeeker, SpeechBite
  • AccessPaediatrics education platform
  • Covidence software for literature searching
  • AI Powered Literature Searching Top 3 Tools for 2024 
  • ChatGPT: Updates for research, smart prompting, and AI alternatives
  • Finding evidence from citation mapping  

Quick tips

Watch short ‘how to’ videos on literature searching and database tips and tricks.


Related guides

Visit the Research Toolkit for more guides on planning and conducting research. 

Creating Posters & Canva Design

Introductory Canva workshop:

  • Tue 13th May, 12.30 – 1.30 pm – Register
  • Thur 12th June, 2.00 – 3.00 pm – Register
  • Wed 9th July, 1.30 – 2.30 pm – Register

Advanced Canva workshop:

  • Thur 29th May, 1.30 – 2.30 pm – Register 
  • Tue 17th June, 12.30 – 1.30 pm  – Register
  • Thur 17th July, 2.00 – 3.00 pm – Register

How to prepare a conference poster:

  • Tue 29th April, 12.30 – 1.30 pm – Register
  • Tue 24th June, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm – Register

Browse all upcoming webinars here


Recordings in Latte  

  • Visual design skills for researchers: Canva 

Related guides 

Visit the Research Toolkit for more guides on planning and conducting research. 

Online learning for healthcare professionals

Certificate of achievement in research skills

  • A certificate is granted after attending at least 5 library webinars and/or watching recordings. Use this form when you are ready to apply.

BMJ Learning

  • Free access to hundreds of accredited learning modules – Create an account when onsite [instructions]

McGraw Hill education platforms with multimedia and study tools:

MCHRI

  • Implementation & Improvement Courses & other PD offered by the Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation.
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