The Canadian Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice (KTECOP) is a network of KTE practitioners and researchers who share KTE practices and experience, build peer relationships for information exchange and support, build KTE capacity, advance knowledge of KTE effectiveness, and share KTE events, job opportunities and other related KTE activities. More »
The KT Core of NeuroDevNet invites abstracts for “cases” or “stories” for an Integrated Knowledge Translation Casebook highlighting KT in research projects in neurodevelopmental disabilities in children in Canada. Abstracts should focus on integrated knowledge translation, and could include KT strategies, KT in Action, or evaluations of KT effectiveness. This is an open call, starting …
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is seeking a Director to lead the important task of knowledge exchange and translation of the work of the Commission and the ongoing development of the KEC. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Director, Knowledge Exchange Centre, will provide the strategic and tactical direction required to lead …
Evidence to Care (EtC) is Holland Bloorview’s catalyst to transform pediatric rehab research evidence into changes in behaviour, practice, and policy making that will enhance the health and well-being of children with special needs. The Knowledge Translation Specialist will be responsible for providing expertise in knowledge translation, working collaboratively with Holland Bloorview departments involved in …
Hello Members of the Ottawa KTECoP, I hope the summer has been treating you well. Just a short note to let you know that I am making it easier for us to get together. Starting now, the Ottawa KTECoP will be using the Meetup platform to schedule meetings and to share discussions and files. This also …
The slides from Siân Ringrose’s presentation, “The Scottish Model for Translating Research into Practice: Scottish Agricultural College’s Unique Role as a KTE Provider” (July 12, 2012) are now available on the website under Presentations.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ontario, Health Professional Education team, part of the Research Department, is undertaking an environmental scan and competitive analysis of Continuing Medical Education, Continuing Professional Development, and Knowledge Translation programs and practices for healthcare professionals. There is increased evidence that significant gaps exist between what is known to improve health, and what …
The Scientist Knowledge Translation Training (SKTTTM) course was developed on the premise that scientists, and increasingly, other practitioners and educators, are agents of change in creating research impact, promoting research utilization, and ensuring that research findings reach the appropriate audiences. There is a skill set surrounding KT practice, and it is these competencies that the …
The Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC™) is a 5 day professional development initiative and the only course of its kind in North America. The curriculum, presented as a composite of didactic and interactive teaching, focuses on the core competencies of Knowledge Translation (KT) work in Canada, as identified by a survey of KT Practitioners (Barwick …
The Centre on Aging, University of Victoria, invites applications for a Data Collection Site Coordinator. The position is grant-funded, with an initial appointment of one year, and the possibility of extension to March 31, 2014. Details: www.coag.uvic.ca/
For over two decades, Kids Help Phone has been at the forefront in phone and web counselling, earning the respect and trust of educators, academics, social service providers and, most importantly, kids. Kids Help Phone is Canada’s leading youth counselling services, moving kids from distress and isolation to confidence and competence. Available anytime of the day or night, in English and French, by phone and by web, it is the go-to resource for kids in Canada from five to 20 when they need help or trustworthy information on issues that are difficult for kids to discuss with anyone else. Kids Help Phone’s counsellors offer compassionate, non-judgmental, and confidential help to kids in needs, no matter the question, no matter the problem.
