Appendix A: Sample Course Agenda

TeamSTEPPS Course Management Guide

TeamSTEPPS is a teamwork system developed jointly by the Department of Defense (DoD)and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to improve institutional collaboration and communication relating to patient safety.

TeamSTEPPS Training Agenda

Training Location
Training Dates

DAY MM/DDTeamSTEPPS Fundamentals CourseInstructor
0800 - 0815Welcome 
0815 - 0905Module 1 - Introduction 
0905 - 0920Break 
0920 - 1010Module 2 - Team Structure 
1010 - 1050Module 3 - Leadership 
1050 - 1105Break 
1105 - 1150Module 4 - Situation Monitoring 
1200 - 1300Lunch 
1300 - 1350Module 5 - Mutual Support 
1350 - 1405Break 
1405 - 1450Module 6 - Communication 
1450 - 1505Break 
1505 - 1550Module 7 - Summary—Putting It All Together 
1550 - 1615Practice Teaching Planning Session 
1615 - 1630Daily Wrap-up/Evaluations 

DAY MM/DDChange Management: How To Achieve A Culture Of SafetyInstructor
0800 - 0815Welcome 
0815 - 1030Change Management: How to Achieve a Culture of Safety 
1030 - 1045Break 
1045 - 1150Coaching Workshop 
1200 - 1300Lunch 
1300 - 1600Implementation Workshop 
1600 - 1615Practice Teaching Planning Session 
1615 - 1630Daily Wrap-Up and Evaluations 

DAY MM/DD Instructor
0800 - 1200Practice Teaching Sessions 
1200 - 1300Lunch 
1300 - 1500Practice Teaching Sessions 

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Current as of November 2008
Internet Citation: Appendix A: Sample Course Agenda: TeamSTEPPS Course Management Guide. November 2008. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/teamstepps/instructor/essentials/coursemgmtappa.html