Organizations will require certification among guideline methodologists as they are aware that:

• Methodologists’ experience and knowledge may relate to outdated methods or methods that are not evidence-based
• Methodologists may have appropriate up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based methods, but have limited experience with applying them in panels

Designed for individuals participating in a guideline development group in the role of an expert methodologist

Previously Known as: (Level 2: Guideline Methodologist Certification Course)

Certified Guideline Panel Member

Benefits of certification include:

• Guideline producing organizations can check if potential methodologists are certified
• Guideline producing organizations will rely on methodologists with evidence-based knowledge and skills, who can explain complex methodological issues to guideline panels
• Individuals will be able to apply their knowledge and skills as a methodologist to guideline development for any health-related topic

After completion of the Guideline Methodologist course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand and describe the evidence-based methods to developing practice guidelines, based on the entire GIN-McMaster checklist
• Apply the evidence-based methods as a panel methodologist