CPD offers free access to Educational Consulting experts to advise Program Directors on best practices in continuing education and professional development. Support is provided in program development and design (needs assessment, objectives, education/learning formats), evaluation strategies and other essential components of accreditation and sponsorship. These services can assist in developing outcome-based continuous learning experiences.
- Program design: support and training for needs assessment methodologies, writing learning objectives, choosing effective methodologies and developing evaluation strategies
- Accreditation process: assistance with the CPD program proposal system and facilitation of the accreditation process, ensuring that programs meet the standards for U of T accreditation and sponsorship, which should ultimately expedite the accreditation process for Program Directors.
- Specialized training: teaching, audience interaction and facilitation techniques for both small and large group situations
- One-on-one coaching: personalized training for presentation and facilitation skills
- Special interest learning modules: topics include effecting and measuring change; developing communities of practice; advanced needs analysis techniques; identifying and working with educational influencers; practice-based learning and outcomes measurement
Educational Consultants ensure that learning best practices are identified, understood and addressed in program design and delivery. This assists in effective knowledge translation to health care learners which fosters improved health outcomes.
Learn more about our Educational Consulting services – cpd.accreditation@utoronto.ca