Virtual Yellowbelt Class

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 8:00 AM - Friday, February 10, 2023, 12:00 PM, Online

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.00 hours), ANCC Nursing Contact Hours (13.00 hours), CME-Designated Participation Credit (13.00 hours)

The Value Institute Learning Center (VILC) is pleased to offer Virtual Yellowbelt Training, utilizing the Cisco WebEx Meetings app. Students are introduced to Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology of process improvement, while simultaneously developing their skills as team members.

Participants will get a better understanding of how these tools can be applied in their organizations to increase productivity and efficiency, decrease the complexity of processes and eliminate waste. This training has been designed to fit the needs of health care workers through the use of hands-on activities and presentations that directly relate to real world situations.

This class requires use of a computer or laptop with high speed internet. The class cannot be taken via a smart phone or tablet. Use of a web camera is required to ensure you are able to fully participate in the interactive class activities. If this presents any challenges, please email [email protected] for assistance.

Class Schedule

• February 7-10, 2023, 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Learning Outcome(s)
At the conclusion of this learning activity, (100% of) participants will be able to apply process improvement methodology in order to support the development of a High Reliability Organization focused on a Culture of Safety and Patient Centered Care.

Learning Objectives

• Lead a small-scale improvement.
• Participate as an active member of a DMAIC improvement project team.
• Utilize primary quality improvement tools in daily problem solving activities.

Registration for this event has closed. For questions, please email [email protected].

Registration is online and by credit card only.

Registration closes one week prior to class on January 31, 2023.

The registration fees are as follows:

• Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics Employees and Member Organizations: No Charge
  • Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
  • Cheshire Medical Center
  • Mt. Ascutney Hospital
  • New London Hospital
  • VNH of NH & VT
• Dartmouth Health Partners: $250
  • Dartmouth College
  • New Hampshire Hospital
  • WRJ VA Hospital
• NEAH Members: $350
• All others: $500 per student

For information on group rates, group registration or on-location courses, please email [email protected] for more information.

Preregistration and payment required. For registration questions, please e-mail [email protected].

Cancellation policy
If you need to reschedule, please contact the VILC staff as soon as possible. We are happy to work with you to reschedule for another time. A full refund less $25 processing fee will be issued for cancellations made 15 or more days prior to the class date. If you must cancel your registration within 15 days of the class, a 10% fee will be assessed per registered student.

Prerequisites
This course has no prerequisites.

Dartmouth Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Dartmouth Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dartmouth Health Nursing Continuing Education Council is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This educational activity carries 13.00 contact hour(s).

Requirements for Successful Completion
To be considered a Trained Yellowbelt, you must:

• Attend and participate in each day of training.
• Take the post-class exam and score 80% or higher.
• Submit a class evaluation.

An email with this information and links are provided at the end of class.

Certification
To earn Yellowbelt Certification, you must complete an improvement project that utilizes the tools and methodologies taught in class. This may be done either independently on a work-related project, or as a member of a Greenbelt team that has completed a project.