QI QuickStart: Applying the PDCA Cycle in Public Health (Online Training)
PHF’s new online course is your quick path to mastering Quality Improvement and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.
Ready to make measurable improvements in public health?
This introductory course provides public health professionals with the fundamentals of Quality Improvement (QI) using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, learners will gain the skills to define QI, apply each phase of the PDCA cycle, and implement sustainable improvements that enhance public health outcomes. The Course includes:
- Lesson I: The Basics – Quality Improvement & the PDCA Cycle
- Lesson II: The PDCA Cycle – Key Activities in Each Phase
- Quiz: Score 75% or higher to earn a PHF Certificate of Completion
Upon completing this training, participants should be able to:
- Define quality improvement (QI) and describe its role in enhancing public health outcomes.
- Explain the purpose and key activities of each phase in the PDCA cycle.
- Apply the PDCA cycle to a public health scenario to test and evaluate process improvement.
- Develop a plan to sustain and spread successful improvements across teams or departments.
Registration
Visit the TRAIN Learning Network (Course 1134220) to complete the training.
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