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TeamSTEPPS Canada Essentials Course

A self-directed program that helps you optimize patient care by improving communication and teamwork skills.
What you'll get

The course is built on an evidence-based framework to optimize team performance and improve patient safety across the healthcare delivery system. The course consists of five key principles:

  • Team structure

  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Situation monitoring

  • Mutual support

Topics
  • Health workforce
  • Aging in place
  • Long-term care
Audience
  • Healthcare leader

  • Community organization

  • Point of care provider

Already Enrolled?

Login to Healthcare Excellence Canada's online learning platform to access the course.

Who should enroll

Below is a list of examples of who could enroll in TeamSTEPPS Canada Essentials. We also encourage those enrolled in their field of study who fall in these categories to also enroll.

Registered healthcare providers

  • Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Practical Nurses

  • General Practitioners, Specialists (e.g., Cardiologists, Pediatricians)

  • Physician Assistants

  • Registered Midwives

  • Pharmacists

  • Allied Health Professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-language Pathologists, Respiratory Therapists, Radiology Technicians

Enroll for Free

Non-Registered healthcare providers

  • Personal Support Workers

  • Health Care Aides

  • Community Health Workers

  • Recreation Therapists

  • Rehabilitation Assistants

  • Pharmacy Assistants

  • Unit Clerks/Medical Office Assistants

Enroll for Free

International TeamSTEPPS Courses and Resources

TeamSTEPPS Canada is based on a program jointly developed by the United States Department of Defense and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and has been contextualized for use in the Canadian healthcare context.

Below you will find the list of organizations and countries currently utilizing TeamSTEPPS courses and resources across the globe.

United States

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Language: English

Visit AHRQ website for the online TeamSTEPPS curriculum including instructor-led and self-paced trainings as well as other resources.

TeamSTEPPS® | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ahrq.gov)

American Hospital Association (AHA)

Language: English

Offers virtual and in-person Master trainer courses and other resources.

Getting Started with TeamSTEPPS | Team Training | Center | AHA

Switzerland

Federation of Vaud Hospitals (FVH)

Language: French

Offers select resources.

Switzerland FHV.ch

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