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Knowledge Translation Program

About The Knowledge Translation Program

In alignment with The Hospital for Sick Children’s (SickKids) commitment to advancing the era of Precision Child Health, The Knowledge Translation (KT) Program at the SickKids Learning Institute contributes to research innovation and impact by training and working with KT professionals, educators, clinicians, funders, and organizations to strengthen KT capacity and develop the profession, both nationally and internationally.  

The Program offers four unique training opportunities and several tools and resources to support learners in developing knowledge translation skills, sharing research evidence, and implementing new practices and programs. 

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Training and Education

Explore our professional development opportunities offered in-person and online. 

Specialist Knowledge Translation Training™

Discover why Knowledge Translation matters, develop and evaluate a KT plan, and gain practical training to boost your impact.

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Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate™

A five-day professional development certificate course for knowledge brokers and other KT Professionals.

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Planning for Implementation Practice™

Looking to implement a new practice or innovation? Get guidance on developing a clear, effective implementation plan.

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Storytelling: How to tell the story of your work

Learn to craft impactful stories and enhance knowledge sharing with The 6-Step Story Planning Template© in this workshop.

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Resources

The SickKids KT Program creates evidence-based resources to bridge knowledge and practice gaps. Our free, practical tools include templates, e-learning modules, and planning activities, all informed by KT and Implementation Science expertise.

Explore KT and Implementation resources and tools

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Our Team

Renira Narrandes

Program Manager, Knowledge Translation

Melanie Barwick

Senior Scientist, Child Health Evaluative Sciences

Francis Routledge

Knowledge Translation Specialist, Knowledge Translation

Andrea Chiaramida

Administrative Coordinator, Child Health Evaluative Sciences

Kelly Warmington

Manager, Learning Institute

Kelly McMillen

Director, Learning Institute

Contact

Contact us

Phone: 416-813-7654 ext. 428189
Email: knowledge.translation@sickkids.ca

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