Implementation Science for Health Practice

Ready to implement evidence-based practices in your work? This practical course provides clinicians, health workers, and program leaders with a fast toolkit to bridge the gap between research and real-world application – closing the know-do gap. We cut through the jargon and heavy theory to deliver actionable strategies you can use immediately.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Understanding Implementation Science: Define implementation science in simple terms and grasp the core principles behind successful change.
• Identifying and Addressing Barriers: Master the PEEL model (People, Environment, Evidence, Logistics) to pinpoint obstacles to implementation and organize your thoughts.
• Strategic Implementation: Match your identified barriers to proven ERIC strategies using an easy-to-use "If-This, Try-That" grid.
• Testing and Iteration: Run small, low-risk tests using the 1-2-3 Change Plan to safely experiment with new approaches.
• Sustaining and Scaling Success: Learn how to sustain and spread improvements with the Embed-It map, ensuring changes become integrated into routine workflows, not just temporary projects.

Each module features:

• Short, engaging teaching videos
• Concise slide briefs with speaker notes
• Printable toolkits for easy reference
• Real-world case studies to practice your skills (including examples like Hand Hygiene Headache, Vanishing Reminders, Delayed Discharges, 10-Minute Huddle Fix, and HPV vaccine program scaling).

No prior experience is required! A basic understanding of clinical or program settings is helpful, but not essential. Bring a real challenge from your own work, apply the tools step-by-step, and leave with a clear, reusable plan to share with your team.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify root causes of implementation problems.
• Choose strategies that fit your specific context.
• Test changes safely and effectively.
• Measure what matters most.
• Communicate results clearly and concisely.
• Build the people, process, and policy supports needed for long-term success.

This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve health outcomes and enhance program effectiveness through practical, evidence-based implementation.