Empowering Clinicians with Evidence-Based Practice: The ECPR Program from Northwest AHEC

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, staying current with the latest evidence-based practices isn’t just a professional advantage—it’s a necessity. That’s where the Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Resources (ECPR) program from Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC) steps in.

Designed to support clinicians, educators, and healthcare professionals across North Carolina and beyond, the ECPR program offers free, on-demand access to high-quality, evidence-based resources that enhance clinical decision-making and patient care.

What is ECPR?

The ECPR program is a curated collection of tools and services that help healthcare professionals:

• Find and apply evidence-based information quickly and efficiently
• Stay current with clinical guidelines and best practices
• Improve patient outcomes through informed decision-making
• Support continuing education and lifelong learning

Whether you're a physician, nurse, pharmacist, or allied health professional, ECPR provides the resources you need to integrate evidence into your daily practice. 

Access to the ECPR program is available to all healthcare professionals. To explore the resources and learn more, visit:

👉 go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/ecpr

What’s Included?

Participants in the ECPR program gain access to:

• Clinical decision support tools
• Point-of-care databases
• Guidelines and systematic reviews
• Training and tutorials on evidence-based practice
• Consultation services from experienced medical librarians

These resources are available 24/7 and are designed to be user-friendly, even for those new to evidence-based practice.

Who Can Benefit?

ECPR is ideal for:

• Clinicians seeking quick access to reliable clinical information
• Educators integrating evidence-based practice into curricula
• Students and residents building foundational skills in research and critical appraisal
• Healthcare administrators aiming to improve quality and safety initiatives

Why It Matters

Incorporating evidence-based practice into healthcare delivery leads to:

• Better patient outcomes
• Reduced variability in care
• More efficient use of resources
• Increased professional confidence

By making these tools accessible and easy to use, Northwest AHEC is helping to bridge the gap between research and practice.

Get Started Today

Access to the ECPR program is available to all healthcare professionals. To explore the resources and learn more, visit:

👉 go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/ecpr

2-Day eCPR Practitioner Certification

The eCPR Practitioner Certification is a 14-hour training, conducted over two consecutive days, which teaches people to be proficient in practicing eCPR. People who have completed the two-day eCPR practitioner training are proficient to perform eCPR in the community and may present introductory eCPR talks and workshops. 

This in-person training will be offered in three locations across the state: Asheville, Winston-Salem, and Greenville. Through support from the NC AHEC System, the course is offered at a reduced cost of $75 per person. Lodging is included for those who live further than 25 miles from the training location.

Please register to attend one of the three live trainings for eCPR Practitioner Certification: