January 29, 2024: IMPACT Collaboratory Announces Health Equity Certificate Program for Pragmatic Trials Researchers

The NIA IMPACT Collaboratory announced a new online certificate program designed to empower researchers at all levels in integrating health equity considerations into embedded pragmatic clinical trials (ePCTs) for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Program Overview

This comprehensive training program, aligned with the IMPACT Collaboratory's "Best Practices for Integrating Health Equity into ePCTs for Dementia Care" document, equips researchers with the knowledge and skills to incorporate health equity considerations into design and research activities at every level of ePCTs for people living with dementia. The program covers 6 essential topic areas:

  • Getting started
  • Community Partner Engagement
  • Design and Analysis
  • Intervention Design and Implementation
  • Healthcare System and Participant Selection
  • Selecting Outcomes

Key Features

  • Free, accessible online training
  • Six courses, each including 2 to 5 brief and engaging videos
  • Self-paced learning, typically completed in 3 hours or less
  • Certificate upon successful completion of the program

Access the Training

Visit the IMPACT Collaboratory website for details and links to set up your free learning account. This account not only provides access to the health equity training program but also to other certificate programs and training materials.

The NIA IMPACT Collaboratory is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Aging.