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Training is an important part of what the Unit has to offer our stakeholders. Below, you can search for forthcoming learning opportunities based on: your role (which stakeholder group you belong to); the skills you're looking to develop; and, your preferred learning style. Be sure to explore the "POR Pathways" self-assessment tools to determine your POR skills and to find related learning resources.

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Introductory Workshops to Patient-Oriented Research

The BC SUPPORT Unit offers a course called Foundations in Patient-Oriented Research, which is designed to provide researchers, patients, health care providers and health…
BC SUPPORT Unit Event

T4P: Tools for POR Workshop

In response to the increasing (1) ‘push’ from funding organizations for patient-oriented research, and the (2) ‘pull’ from health care researchers for resources to support…
Webinar

BC SUPPORT Unit Webinars

As part of our Training and Capacity Development activities, the BC SUPPORT Unit organizes patient-oriented research (POR) related webinars:

POINTERS (Patient OrI…
Online Course

Cochrane Standard Author Training Course

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DO A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW?

The Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit Knowledge Translation Platform will be hosting a Cochrane Standard Author Training…
Online Course

KIDNEY PRO: Promoting Kidney Research in Canada

Welcome to the Kidney Pro Learning Module! In this introduction to patient-oriented research, you will explore the breadth and depth of kidney research in Canada.…

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BC SUPPORT Unit Webinar

Using Integrated Knowledge Translation to Improve Bowel Care Routines for Individuals Living with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

Vera-Ellen Lucci began her research looking into the challenges individuals living with the consequences of a spinal cord injury (SCI) face as a…

Jan 29
12:00pm - 1:00pm
BC SUPPORT Unit Event

Intimate Partner Violence & Acquired Brain Injury

Join us to better understand the intersection and impacts of intimate partner violence and brain injury, and to improve care for those affected.…

Jan 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
BC SUPPORT Unit Event

Interior Centre Presents: Meaningful Partnerships for Knowledge Translation

How do you create meaningful partnerships for Knowledge Translation (KT)? In this workshop, we will explore the foundations of KT and how to build…

Jan 31
9:30am - 3:00pm
Kelowna Community Health Services Centre 505 Doyle Ave
Webinar

KT Connects: Fostering an Organizational Culture of Knowledge Exchange - Insights into the Journey for Beginners

Knowledge exchange (Kx) and evidence-informed practices are becoming a priority for a growing number of organizations. Many institutions are looking…

Jan 31
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online
Webinar

Webinar: Building trust and sharing power for co-creation in Aboriginal health research

Historically, Aboriginal health research in Australia has been problematic and has often been exploitative, invasive and little regard given for the…

Jan 31
1:30pm - 2:30pm
BC SUPPORT Unit Event

Supporting Patient Engagement in Patient-Oriented Research

Date/Time: February 3 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) AND February 4 (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) Location: University of Victoria Michael Williams Building room 120. Cost…

Feb 3
9:00am - 4:00pm
Unviersity of Victoria, Michael Williams Building room 120.
Webinar

Webinar: Experiences from implementation of PPI in healthcare research in Denmark 2009-2019

Implementation of Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) in research on a national level always represents a balance between a top down and a bottom up…

Feb 5
6:00am - 7:00am
Webinar

Register now for Feb. 5 Indigenous health research webinar with Dr. Malcolm King

On February 5, Can-SOLVE CKD will host a special webinar presentation by Dr. Malcolm King that will explore the history of colonization and its impact…

Feb 5
1:00pm - 4:00pm
BC SUPPORT Unit Event

Tools for Patient-Oriented Knowledge Translation (T4PO-KT): Implementing Practice Change Workshop

Do you work or do research in the health system supporting ‘evidence-informed’ practice change? Are you sometimes frustrated with attempts at practice…

Feb 7
8:00am - 4:00pm
Holiday Inn Vancouver – Center (Broadway), 711 W. BROADWAY, VANCOUVER, BC
Workshop

Knowledge Translation (KT) Training Workshop

Save the Date! The Women's Health Research Cluster is excited to be hosting a Knowledge Translation (KT) training workshop on February 11th, 2020!…

Feb 11
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Vancouver, BC
Webinar

KT Canada National Seminar Series: “Community-led Knowledge Translation: Experiences translating knowledge with Indigenous Communities”

Learning objectives: At the end of this presentation the audience will be able to: 1. Describe reasons why disparities in health exist for Indigenous…

Feb 13
9:00am - 10:00am
Workshop

Focusing on Quality of Life in Health Care for Older Adults

NOTE: This event was originally to be held on January 16th, 2020 but due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled to February 13th, 2020. Older…

Feb 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Trinity Western University, Langley Campus
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PHC Knowledge Translation (KT) Community of Practice

PHC Knowledge Translation (KT) Community of Practice Date: February 24, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm PST Location: Conference Room 6 (Level 1,…

Feb 24
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference

Quality Forum 2020

Quality Forum 2020 is a three-day event, with pre-Forum events taking place on Tuesday, February 25 and its main two days of programming taking place…

Feb 26
9:00am - 5:00pm
Vancouver, BC
Webinar

KT Connects: What is Implementation Science?

More information to come. Learn more about KT Connects webinars at www.msfhr.org/ktconnects .

Feb 28
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online
Conference

Private Parts? Finding the Balance of Public and Private in Health Care: The 2020 CHSPR Health Policy Conference

March 5-6, 2020 – Vancouver, British Columbia (Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront) BC AHSN is a gold sponsor of this event. The UBC Centre for…

Mar 5
9:00am - 5:00pm
Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront
Conference

Island Health Code Hack Hackathon

Island Health's second annual Hackathon is a fun, intense 24-hour event where staff, patients, physicians, industry experts, designers, and students…

Mar 6
9:00am - 4:00pm
Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC
Webinar

Women's Health Seminar with Dr. Sarah Munro: Partnering with Policy Makers to Make an Impact in Women's Health Research

Dr. Sarah Munro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UBC and a Scientist with the Centre for Health Evaluation and…

Mar 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference

2020 CHILD-BRIGHT Conference

2020 CHILD-BRIGHT Conference - From Network to Movement Date: March 26-27, 2020 (Pre-Conference Committee Meeting Day on March 25, 2020) Location:…

Mar 26
8:00am - 5:00pm
Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A4
Webinar

KT Connects: Evaluating Patient and Public Engagement in Research

More information to come. Learn more about KT Connects webinars at www.msfhr.org/ktconnects .

Mar 27
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Webinar

Evaluating Patient and Public Engagement in Research

More information to come. Learn more about KT Connects webinars at www.msfhr.org/ktconnects .

Mar 27
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online
Workshop

Practicing Knowledge Translation

Are you interested in learning how to implement practices using comprehensive methods and the best available evidence? Potential participants must…

Apr 14
9:00am - 5:00pm
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, On
Webinar

2020 CADTH Symposium

About the Symposium Join us in Toronto for the 2020 CADTH Symposium. Connect with Canadian and international experts in the objective assessment and…

Apr 19
11:23am - 11:23am
Webinar

KT Connects: Engaging with others in basic science

More information to come. Learn more about KT Connects webinars at www.msfhr.org/ktconnects .

Apr 24
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Online