TeamSTEPPS Training Opportunities
AHRQ is providing virtual TeamSTEPPS trainings led by experienced facilitators at no charge to participants through November 2024. Two in-person training opportunities will be announced at a later date. These trainings are designed to help teams enhance communication, manage challenges more collaboratively, and effectively implement TeamSTEPPS to improve patient care.
AHRQ is offering trainings for TeamSTEPPS for Diagnosis Improvement and TeamSTEPPS 3.0. Participants can earn continuing education units (CEUs) for a fee.
TeamSTEPPS for Diagnosis Improvement Course
This TeamSTEPPS training raises diagnostic safety awareness, introduces the concept of a broad multidisciplinary diagnostic team that includes nonclinicians and patients and their families, and provides assessment and training tools to support local efforts to reduce diagnostic harm. Visit the course page to learn about the program.
| Training | Duration | Audience | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeamSTEPPS for Diagnosis Improvement | Full day/8 hours | Teams of three or more people are eligible; individuals are ineligible. Teams should be composed of individuals from multidisciplinary backgrounds, particularly those who are engaged in diagnostic decision making, who can help implement TeamSTEPPS tools and strategies in your organization. Teams may include students, educators, caregivers, and patients and their families. Participants must be in the United States or U.S. territories. | This training applies the TeamSTEPPS framework to the specific problem of diagnostic error and explores how improved communication among team members can help lead to safer, more accurate, and more timely diagnosis in all healthcare settings. 8 CEU credits offered for a fee. |
TeamSTEPPS 3.0 Course
This TeamSTEPPS training is designed to strengthen teamwork and communication skills and help teams identify and address patient safety risks more effectively. Each of the four modules in the curriculum focuses on one essential component of the TeamSTEPPS framework—communication, leadership, situation monitoring, and mutual support. Visit the TeamSTEPPS program page for a complete introduction to the program.
AHRQ is offering TeamSTEPPS 3.0 in multiple training lengths as outlined in the table below.
| Training | Duration | Audience | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeamSTEPPS 3.0 Complete | Two days/ 16 hours | Teams of three or more people are eligible; individuals are ineligible. Teams may include students and educators. Participants must be in the United States or U.S. territories. | This train-the-trainer course features a detailed exploration of the TeamSTEPPS 3.0 curriculum, including tools and strategies, as well as techniques for implementation. It is the most comprehensive course offering and is recommended for teams who are interested in making a sustainable change in their organization. 16 CEU credits offered for a fee. |
| TeamSTEPPS 3.0 Condensed | Half day/ 4 hours | Individuals or teams, participants who are already familiar with TeamSTEPPS, students, educators, caregivers, and patients and their families. Participants must be in the United States or U.S. territories. | This shorter offering details the TeamSTEPPS 3.0 key tools and strategies. At the end of the course, learners will be directed to implementation resources on the AHRQ website. 4 CEU credits offered for a fee. |
| TeamSTEPPS 3.0 Mini-Session | 2 hours | Individuals or teams, participants who are already familiar with TeamSTEPPS, students, educators, caregivers, and patients and their families. Participants must be in the United States or U.S. territories. | This session provides an overview of the TeamSTEPPS 3.0 curriculum and the resources available for those who are interested in learning more before proposing a TeamSTEPPS intervention at their organization. For those implementing TeamSTEPPS, this session could serve as a refresher on the curriculum or an opportunity to find an additional tool or strategy to add to your toolkit. CEU credits not offered. |
How To Participate in a Training
Visit the training registration page to sign up for a TeamSTEPPS training. Visit the FAQ page for more information about TeamSTEPPS training offerings.
Training Benefits
Guided by experienced facilitators, training participants will develop essential teamwork skills, learn how to successfully implement these strategies in their own organizations, and be prepared to use TeamSTEPPS to improve outcomes for their teams and patients.
This training opportunity offers your team:
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from experienced facilitators and a dedicated training team. Our facilitators will ensure a high-quality training experience using a modular-based delivery and course design for active learning.
- Flexibility: Virtual trainings are provided at various dates and times, offering the convenience of participation with as little disruption to your team’s busy schedule as possible.
- Free Access With Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Options: Take advantage of this training opportunity at no charge, making it accessible to all healthcare teams. For those seeking professional accreditation, CEUs are available for a fee. Visit the Accreditation and Continuing Education Units page to learn more.
