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Training in Quality Improvement

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The following are suggested resources to address learning opportunities in quality improvement.

*Please note this selection is not meant to be comprehensive or complete, and inclusion is not necessarily an endorsement by CPSO.

  • Essentials for Practice Improvement for Ontario Physicians, University of Ottawa
    This uOttawa program provides physicians with a practical approach to develop SMART goals within a quality improvement framework. In addition to online didactic learning, there are smaller group sessions facilitated by experts to help learners identify areas for improvement, goals, and how to implement change ideas. The program provides links to the OntarioMD practice engagement program to assist physicians with using their EMRs to help track their practice outcomes.
  • IDEAS Program, University of Toronto
    A foundational course that provides the knowledge and tools to effectively participate in and contribute to quality improvement projects within or across health care organizations.
  • Fundamentals of Quality Improvement Execution, University of Western Ontario
    The Centre for Quality, Innovation and Safety (CQUINS) offers Fundamentals of Quality Improvement Execution, a self-study, asynchronous online course for individuals with an interest in QI, but limited time or bandwidth. The course will walk you step-by-step through the QI project process from start to finish and provide tools, templates and concrete actions required for you to successfully complete a quality improvement project. Register online.
  • Primary Care Clinician Educational Series, University of Toronto
    This free self-learning series from the Department of Family and Community Medicine is designed to provide primary care clinicians with the knowledge and skills to lead quality improvement work in their practice.This 1-credit per hour Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 6 Mainpro+ credits.