Introduction to Implementation Science Theory and Design, University of California at San Francisco

Jul 20,2020 | Consortium_staff Training Opportunities

Introduction to Implementation Science Theory and Design provides a foundation for students to develop and implement strategies to accelerate the translation of evidence into practice, policy, and public health. The course is the gateway for scholars who plan for additional study within this discipline but also suffices as cross-exposure for scholars from other disciplines. In addition to didactic work, scholars are guided through the creation of a protocol aimed towards translating their particular choice of evidence into practice.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and justify medical evidence that is ready for translation;
  • Apply a conceptual framework for translating evidence into practice, policy and public health;
  • Apply theory and evidence to the design of more effective implementation strategies;
  • Evaluate and analyze implementation strategies using a combination of techniques.

Course Requirements

You are expected to attend lectures or view the video lectures; complete assigned readings, self-assessments, and protocol assignments; constructively critique other students’ protocols via online forums; submit a final completed protocol paper and presentation; and complete course evaluations.

Completing this course will take an estimated 5-10 hours of work per module.

In order to receive a course completion certificate, students are expected to:

  • Turn in weekly assignments by the designated due date and time in 8 of 10 weeks.
  • Provide feedback on assignments submitted by at least two peers by the designated due date and time in 8 of 10 weeks.
  • Submit a final completed protocol by the designated due date and time at the end of the course.
  • Submit a thoughtful critique of a peer’s final protocol by the designated due date and time at the end of the course.

Students who do not turn in weekly assignments on time or do not provide required feedback to peers in more than two weeks will have the option of auditing or dropping the course. In either case, course fees will not be refunded.

The deadline to apply for the fall semester is August 1.

For more information and to apply, view the course link.