Practical Thematic Analysis Skills is a clear, step-by-step course that shows you how to run a thematic review in real healthcare settings. The training is based on academic research and years of practical experience. It focuses on what works in real life.
This is not a heavy theory course. Instead, you will learn a simple and structured way to complete a thematic review with confidence.
The course combines short teaching sessions with small group exercises. You learn the ideas first. Then you practise the skills straight away.
This Practical Thematic Analysis Skills is a unique cross-disciplinary programme. It brings together Healthcare Quality Quest’s quality improvement frameworks and InPractice’s investigative and medico-legal expertise. The aim is to help you become a confident leader of thematic reviews within PSIRF and clinical governance.
What you will learn on our Practical Thematic Analysis Skills Training
- Define the purpose of a thematic review and set clear goals
- Decide the scope of your review, including time frame, services, and case types
- Choose the right data for your thematic review
- Organise and prepare your data clearly
- Write clear and precise codes
- Code your data using a structured approach
- Identify strong and accurate themes
- Understand the systems linked to each theme
- Decide what needs to change in current systems
- Choose the right improvement actions
- Plan and manage change in your organisation
- Gain support from key stakeholders
- Measure the impact of your patient safety improvements
Course format & logistics
- Duration: One full day (virtual or in-person)
- Format: Interactive workshop with practical exercises
- CPD-accredited and tailored for NHS and care settings
- Includes: Templates, structures and take-home tools
- Public course format and fee: virtual £350 + vat per person
- In-house course format and fee: virtual £3000 + vat and in-person £4000 + vat
Why this course is different
If you are tired of training that sounds impressive but leaves you wondering “yes, but how do I actually do it?” – this course is for you.
This Practical Thematic Analysis Skills Training is led by experienced medico-legal and patient-safety experts who have decades of experience working with healthcare providers in investigations, quality and safety work.
You will be given a step-by-step guide on how to undertake a thematic review. No jargon, no unnecessary theory, just a clear workable method you can apply immediately in your workplace.
Testimonial
“The training was excellent – very helpful and interactive. Typically, training sessions can become boring, but this one was engaging and informative, which kept my attention throughout. The explanations were clear and easy to follow, with each step presented in a simple and understandable format.”
Divisional Manager
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