This introductory module in implementation science will provide you with the basic knowledge required to conduct implementation research or to apply the implementation theories and frameworks to their practice. The module could be taken as a standalone module.

Course content

• Week 1: An introduction to implementation science
• Week 2: Implementation study design
• Weeks 3 and 4: Frameworks and theories
• Week 5: Evaluation topics
• Week 6: Engaging with stakeholders, scalability and sustainability

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate an awareness of the role of implementation science in health and social care, and critically discuss this in relation to fields such as knowledge translation, translational medicine and healthcare innovation.
• Distinguish implementation outcomes from clinical efficacy, service and client outcomes.
• Display a good understanding of the core scientific principles and investigative methodologies of implementation science, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches.
• Display an in-depth understanding of theories, frameworks and tools for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health interventions.
• Display a foundational understanding of the application of hybrid designs in applied health research.
• Develop an appreciation of different implementation approaches and strategies for different implementation research questions.

This introductory course is aimed at health and social care professionals, researchers, patients and service users who want to make sure health and social care services routinely offer treatment and care that is based on the most recent clinical evidence and best practice standards.

For more information about course dates and to book please visit: Introduction to Implementation Science.

Teaching schedule

This module will be taught completely online, with weekly recorded lectures supplemented with live seminars and group work. Module content, including lecturers’ PowerPoint presentations will be accessed via the College e-Learning service, KEATS. The module will be delivered by postdoctoral researchers, teaching fellows and lecturers based at the Centre for Mental Health Policy and Evaluation and King’s Improvement Science at King’s College London and our NIHR ARC South London partners at St George’s, University of London, Kingston University, and the University of East Anglia.

Fees and discounts

Full course fee: £1,875

Discounts are available:

• £1,400 for ARC South London members, NHS staff, students and charity/NGO workers
• £950 for students at King's College London, Kingston University, St George's, University of London and the University of East Anglia
• £900 for middle-income country residents
• £450 for low-income country residents and service users