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Foundations in Improvement

Who is this for? 

This short online course is mandatory for all NHS Wales staff, regardless of your role. You can access it through the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR). The goal is to make Quality Improvement (QI) a natural part of your work. Even if you are not an NHS Wales employee, you can still take this course if you work in a health and care setting where QI principles apply. 

About the course 

This course is for beginners who want to learn about improvement and its importance in healthcare. You will learn the basic principles of improvement and how to apply them in your work. You can find the course on your ESR e-learning platform. If you need more help, you can contact the Academy team.

Course features: 

  • Improvement awareness 

  • Short online learning 

  • E-certificate on completion 

What will you learn? 

This course will help you to better understand: 

  • The principles of improvement 

  • Your role within improvement 

If you have a question about this course or would like any additional information, please get in touch with the Academy.

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