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Bridging the Gap: How Implementation Science Connects the Dots

The purpose of this introductory course is to explain the concept of Implementation Science and to show how implementation science bridges the gap between prevention science and practice, informing and improving program quality, delivery, and impact. This course will demonstrate the importance of the relationship between what we know (science) and what we do (practice).

Goals

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define implementation science.
  2. Identify common principles for the implementation of science.
  3. Distinguish the difference between implementation science and implementation practice.
  4. Identify key terms used in implementation practice.

Penn State is a Pennsylvania Department of Education non-credit Act 48 approved provider. Upon successful completion, participants can earn 0.5 hours toward fulfilling their Act 48 requirements by participating in this course and completing all activities. Be sure to complete the evaluation at the end of this course and indicate if you seek Act 48 credits in your learner profile.

Developers

  • Geneen Burris MS, Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS
  • Heather Roberts, Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS
  • Jordan Joyce MPS, Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS
  • Mary Ann Demi MS, Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS 

Training Link

eCourse Credential: Act 48

eCourse Length: 20 minutes

eCourse Level: Introductory

eCourse Type: Brief eCourse

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