The Application of Psychometrics for Assessing Health Outcomes and Quality of Life - Part 2

The aim of this 3-day course is to provide participants with an introduction to advanced psychometric models in analysis of multi-item patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

The course will cover confirmatory factor analytic methods for categorical data, Rasch models, and other items response theory (IRT) models.

Sessions will be delivered by external staff Jakob Bue Bjorner (Optum Patient Insights, who have an international reputation in advanced psychometric methods) and ScHARR staff Anju Keetharuth. The course will be interactive and practical. Sessions will be delivered using lectures and individual and small group practical exercises using real-world examples.

Dates and times

This course is scheduled to take place FACE TO FACE as follows:

Part 1 (2 days): 

Monday, 27th March 2023 9am - 5pm (GMT) Plus a course evening dinner at approximately 7pm.

Tuesday, 28th March 2023 9am - 5pm (GMT)

Part 2 (3 days): 

Wednesday, 29th March 2023 9am - 4:30pm

Thursday, 30th March 2023 9am - 5pm

Friday, 31st March 2023 9am - 3pm

Whole Course: (Part 1 and Part 2): Monday, 27th - Friday, 31st March 2023 (times as above)

Please be aware that we cannot guarantee this course will take place again after this intake (March 2023).

PART 2 ONLY

Participants should have completed Part 1 of this course (which runs immediately prior to this course) or have sufficient suitable experience or other suitable qualification(s).

Authorisation must gained in advance from ScHARR if you only wish to attend Part 2 of our Psychometrics course, to gain the password required to book. 

Please email your details to Karen Holden at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk, together with a brief overview of your relevant experience and/or qualifications that you feel would exempt you from attending Part 1.

Once authorised you will be emailed the password and booking link to enable you to make your booking.

If you would like to be kept up-to-date with booking deadlines, please complete this short google form with your details.

Psychometrics - Register Interest Google Form

Fees

The fees for this FACE TO FACE course are as follows:

PART 1 (2 days):

Early Bird Rate:  £840 for online bookings received before 12 noon on Friday, 6th January 

Standard Rate:  £1040 for online bookings received before 12 noon on Monday, 13th March 2023

NB:  Fees include refreshments and lunch on each day, plus a course evening dinner on day 1 (Monday 27.03.23).

PART 2 (3 days): 

Early Bird Rate:  £990 for online bookings received before 12 noon on Friday, 6th January 

Standard Rate:  £1290 for online bookings received before 12 noon on Monday, 13th March 2023

NB:  Fees include refreshments and lunch on each day.

WHOLE COURSE (Part 1 & Part 2):

Early Bird Rate:  £1640 for online bookings received before 12 noon on Friday, 6th January 

Standard Rate:  £1950 for online bookings received before 12 noon on Monday, 13th March 2023

NB:  Fees include refreshments and lunch on each day, plus a course evening dinner on day 1 (Monday 27.03.23).

Current UOS Staff/Students

Current members of University of Sheffield staff and current University of Sheffield students are eligible to book this course at the reduced rate as follows:

• Part 1 only: £400
• Part 2 only: £500
• Whole Course: £850

An active @sheffield.ac.uk email address is required to book at this reduced rate. 

NB:  Payment or purchase order details are required at the time of booking.

If the University of Sheffield is paying your fees and they would prefer to be invoiced/internal transfer, an internal purchase order will need to be processed before making your online booking.  Please contact your department administrator/finance team/course administrator, if you are unsure of how to do this.

Booking and Payment

Online bookings will automatically close at 12 noon on Monday, 13th March 2023 or when the course reaches full capacity.

Please be aware that we cannot guarantee this course will take place again after this intake (March 2023).

Authorisation must gained in advance from ScHARR if you only wish to attend Part 2 of our Psychometrics course to gain the password required to book. 

Please email your details to Karen Holden at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk, together with a brief overview of your relevant experience and/or qualifications that you feel would exempt you from attending Part 1.

Once authorised you will be emailed the password and booking link to enable you to make your booking.

PAYMENT

Payment can be made via credit/debit card, PayPal or via company invoice (provided a purchase order can be provided).

If your employer is paying your fees, and they would prefer to be invoiced, please ensure you have your purchase order details before making your booking.  Wherever possible please also email a copy of your company purchase order to scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.

Current UOS Staff/Students

Current members of University of Sheffield staff and current University of Sheffield students are eligible to book this course at the reduced rates (see Fees for details).  Please ensure you select this option at the time of booking (i.e. UOS Staff/Student).

An active @sheffield.ac.uk email address is required to book at this reduced rate. 

NB:  Payment or internal purchase order details are required at the time of booking.

If the University of Sheffield is paying your fees and they would prefer to be invoiced/internal transfer, an internal purchase order will need to be processed before making your online booking.  Please contact your department administrator/finance team/course administrator, if you are unsure of how to do this.

Difficulties making your booking?

If you are having difficulties making your Online Store booking, please contact the Online Store directly at onlinestore@sheffield.ac.uk, in the first instance.

If you are still having difficulties, or require any further assistance please contact the Short Course Unit at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.

Course Delivery and Venue

This course will be delivered face- to-face at Halifax Hall:

Halifax Hall Hotel & Conference Centre

Endcliffe Vale Road, 

Sheffield

S10 3ER

https://www.halifaxhall.co.uk/

Requirements

FACE TO FACE DELIVERY

A laptop will be required for the duration of the course.  It is also advisable to use with a ‘mouse’ wherever possible.

NB:  We may be able to loan you a mouse, please contact us at the time of your booking at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.

PART 2 ONLY

Participants should have completed Part 1 of this course (which runs immediately prior to this course) or have sufficient suitable experience or other suitable qualification(s).

Authorisation must gained in advance from ScHARR if you only wish to attend Part 2 of our Psychometrics course, to gain the password required to book. 

Please email your details to Karen Holden at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk, together with a brief overview of your relevant experience and/or qualifications that you feel would exempt you from attending Part 1.

Once authorised you will be emailed the password and booking link to enable you to make your booking.

PART 2 Prior Learning/Entry requirements

PART 2 ONLY

Participants should have completed Part 1 of this course (which runs immediately prior to this course) or have sufficient suitable experience or other suitable qualification(s).

Authorisation must gained in advance from ScHARR if you only wish to attend Part 2 of our Psychometrics course, to gain the password required to book. 

Please email your details to Karen Holden at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk, together with a brief overview of your relevant experience and/or qualifications that you feel would exempt you from attending Part 1.

Once authorised you will be emailed the password and booking link to enable you to make your booking.

Contact

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.

Tel:  0114 222 2968

If you would like to be kept up-to-date with booking deadlines, please complete this short google form with your details.

Psychometrics - Register Interest Google Form