INT25301-C - IDEAS Foundations of Quality Improvement 2025

Continuing Professional Development

Program Description

The IDEAS Foundations of Quality Improvement provides participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively participate in and contribute to quality improvement projects within or across health care organizations. Using an evidence based curriculum and instructional design, the IDEAS Foundations of Quality Improvement Program is comprised of a mandatory three-hour online component completed prior to two half-day online workshops (a week apart).

Mandatory E-learning
2 Half-Day Online Workshop

Program Outline

Learner Outcomes

Customized for the Ontario health system context, the IDEAS Foundations of Quality Improvement Program provides introductory knowledge and skills in quality improvement principles, methods and tools. Taught by expert faculty who are experienced in quality improvement, the Foundations Program will help you gain practical QI knowledge or refresh the knowledge you already have.

During the program, you will gain an understanding of the following:

Foundations of quality improvement with an emphasis on the Model for Improvement
Basic quality improvement tools and methods
Team engagement and resilience
Writing a project charter
Change concepts, change ideas and testing change
Run charts and introduction to data analysis

Program participants are drawn from across all disciplines and sectors, creating a rich atmosphere for collaborative learning and networking.