This graduate-level course for occupational therapy practitioners is designed to develop the skill set that is essential for competence in evidence-based practice. The practicum that follows, entitled OT 618: Directed Study in Evidence-Based Practice, builds upon the knowledge and capabilities gained in this first course. In HP 561, we will apply the basic steps of the EBP process to define a practice situation or problem where more information is needed, develop a clear, focused, answerable clinical question, conduct an effective systematic search for published literature that provides research evidence, critically appraise the evidence, and draw an unbiased conclusion as to how the evidence answers the clinical question. The course format will include weekly lessons, Live Classrooms, online discussions, and written assignments.