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About This Course
The Quality Improvement Methodology modules provide basic training on essential tools and methodologies for continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. These short self-paced, on-demand video modules are appropriate for anyone interested in learning about and participating in quality improvement (QI) activities.
The video topics are presented in the QI Gallery. Specific topics include PDSA, DMAIC-Six Sigma, Lean, High Reliability Organizations, QI versus Research, DMADV, Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Team Science, Systems Thinking, QI Tools and Advanced Control Charts. Most videos are about 8-10 minutes in length followed by short knowledge check questions to help self-assess comprehension. After viewing ALL of the topics available in the QI Gallery, and completing the self-assessment knowledge checks, clinicians are eligible to complete the post-tests for CME or attendance credit. Students and others are welcomed to view the video content, take the self-assessment knowledge checks, and complete the post-tests for class credit.
The ultimate goal of this course is to provide clinicians with the knowledge needed to incorporate quality improvement (QI) methodologies into clinical practice in order to improve patient care.
Method of Participation
This continuing medical education enduring material is in an interactive web format.
To receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ you should:
- View the interactive video gallery modules
- Complete the corresponding post-tests (a passing score of 75% is required)
- Estimated time to complete this activity, including a review of the materials, is 4 to 5 hours.
This CME activity is divided into the four sessions, each with designated CME hours, as follows:
- QI Improvement (QI) Methodologies - 1.25 credits
- Quality Improvement (QI) Tools - 1.0 credits
- Advanced Quality Improvement (QI) - 1.25 credits
- Team Science - 1.0 credits
- TOTAL FOR ALL SESSIONS (ACTIVITY) = 4.5 credits
Hardware/software requirements: Activities will run on desktop or mobile device using the most recent version of common browsers, including Internet Explorer, Safari, or Google Chrome.
If you have questions about the participation process, please e-mail the UT Southwestern Medical Center, ceoffice@utsouthwestern.edu.
Target Audience
Providers from all specialties, residents, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, social workers, nurse practitioners, radiologists, pharmacists, etc. This activity is appropriate and beneficial to all who are interested in learning about and participating in quality improvement (QI) activities.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Identify QI tools and implement them into practice demonstrating quality improvement
- Employ the use of different QI methodologies (PDSA, DMAIC, Lean, etc.)
- Analyze findings using statistical tools for improvement in patient care, QI projects, etc.
- Utilize information technology to optimize learning and just-in-time refresher learning
- Apply knowledge obtained from Quality Improvement to improving the health system, mentorship with medical students, and clinical care.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statements
Physicians:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Non-Physicians:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Available Credit
- 4.50 AMA
- 4.50 Attendance
Price
Course Requirements
- This online activity includes video animations plus interactive questions designed to help you self-assess your comprehension. After viewing ALL of the topics available in the QI Gallery, and completing the self-assessment knowledge checks, you can take the optional post-tests for CME (Physicians), Attendance (Non-Physicians) or class credit (students) depending on your registration type.
- Use your cursor to move around in the 3D gallery. Click on any of the topics to view a video animation. Following the video there will be a few knowledge check questions to see if you were paying attention. After viewing ALL of the topics available in the QI Gallery, and completing the self-assessment knowledge checks, you will exit the gallery (close the pop-up window). Then you can take the optional post-tests for CME or class credit.
- You can check your progress in the gallery at any time by clicking on the “Directory” icon on the top left navigation bar.
- Clinicians are eligible to complete the post-tests for CME or Attendance credit. Students and others are welcome to view the video content, take the self-assessment knowledge checks, and complete the post-tests for class credit.
Instructions
- TO VIEW VIDEO MODULES IN THE GALLERY:
- From the Title listing, click on "Quality Improvement Gallery"
- Take Course page appears - click "Take Course" button
- Course Page appears
- Select the "start" then the "launch" buttons to enter the gallery
- A separate window pops up to view the Gallery videos
- Use your mouse to move through the Gallery to find your topic
- View ALL of the videos in their entirety
- When finished, close the separate/pop-up Gallery video viewing window
- TO PROCEED TO THE POST-TESTS:
- From the Title listing, click on the name of the post-test you need (for example, Team Science)
- Take course page appears – click “Take course”
- Post-test Course Page appears
- Click the “Start course” button
- Click the “Start Quiz” button
- Answer the questions
- When complete, click “Finish”
- Question results page appear – view your posttest score
- Credit page appears – click the “Next” button
- Certificate page appears – click the “Review” button
- Course complete page appear
- Click on “RETURN TO PARENT HOME”
- REPEAT THESE STEPS TO COMPLETE EACH POST-TEST (TOTAL OF 4)
Required Hardware/software
Activities should be run with recent versions of common browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Google Chrome.