Practicing Knowledge Translation

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Overview

Are you implementing a new initiative but not sure where to start? The Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) course is a professional development course on how to apply KT science to real-world implementation projects in order to enhance and sustain project outcomes. The course focuses on empowering individuals and organizations in the health system with the knowledge, skills and support to do KT effectively. At the course’s conclusion, participants will have a ready-to-use Implementation Action Plan, tailored to their project. This in-person course also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Outline

Participants will learn how to:

• Map barriers and facilitators to change using theories, models and frameworks
• Systematically select and operationalize implementation strategies to address barriers and facilitators
• Plan for implementation, evaluation, and sustainability

Who should take this course?

• Knowledge users such as program managers, researchers and educators

Status

• Coming in October 2025!

Admission

• Participants need to bring a current or proposed implementation project.

Course Cancellation Policy

• Please note that in-person courses are subject to minimum enrollment requirements – typically around eight participants. If we do not meet the minimum number of registrants, we reserve the right to cancel this course. In such cases, all registrants will be notified at least three weeks in advance and issued a full refund. Where possible, we will also offer the option to transfer to a future session or join a waitlist for upcoming offerings.

Accreditation

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 19.25 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

American Medical Association – AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. For more information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credits please see: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities

European Union for Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.

Attendance at this program entitles certified Canadian College of Health Leaders members (CHE / Fellow) to 9.5 Category II credits toward their maintenance of certification requirement.