Overview
The nationally accredited Practice Facilitation International Program builds organizational capacity to propel improvements in primary healthcare settings. In this highly interactive program, practice facilitators are trained to use quality improvement (QI) methods with clinic teams. Practice facilitators introduce and support implementation of high impact evidence-based changes.
Clinic teams identify a priority project and employ practical tools to implement changes aimed at improving access, building reliable tracking systems, enhancing patient care and supporting efficient and resilient healthcare teams.
Format: In-person, virtual or hybrid delivery with 28-32 hours of synchronous learning supported by mentors throughout the program.
Program Credits: Accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) for 28 credits.
Program Supports:
- Self-assessment tools to guide continuous learning and achievements.
- Mentorship from HIA practice facilitation experts and change leaders.
- Practical techniques to facilitate implementation of high-impact changes within a practice.
- Recorded sessions to reference while engaging clinic teams in improvement processes.
- Connection to a global network of practice facilitators.
- Credits from the Canadian Nurses Association.
Upcoming Course Dates:
The next program is delivered in partnership with Health Innovation Group. If you are interested in joining an existing or new cohort, please reach out to us at: learn@healthinnovationaction.ca
International Practice Facilitation Network: Once training program is complete, participants gain 6 months access to Health Innovation Action’s International Practice Facilitation Network.
For further information, corporate training details (onsite or virtual), or provincial subsidy insights, please complete the ‘Contact Us’ form below.
If a group request is received, HIA can arrange French language support for the Practice Facilitation International Program.
Tools and Resources for Practice Facilitators
Health Innovation Action team members are proud to have contributed to the development of National Practice Facilitation resources, including the Case for Practice Facilitation Within Primary Care: A Primer and Advocacy Guide with the College of Family Physicians of Canada. This guide is a resource to support health system decision-makers, primary care groups and medical associations in advocating for, and deploying practice facilitators to support, primary care quality improvement initiatives.
Start advancing your practice facilitation skills and knowledge by accessing HIA’s user-friendly tools and tip sheets located under the Resources section of our website.