Advanced Course in Quality Improvement: Systems Thinking, Application, Leadership, and Teamwork in Quality Improvement (SALT-QI)
Systems Thinking, Application, Leadership, and Teamwork in Quality Improvement (SALT-QI) is the advanced course developed by the Office of Quality, Safety, and Outcomes Education at UT Southwestern. The course builds on the concepts, tools, and methodologies learned in the introductory course. It is designed for healthcare professionals and teams engaged in leading real-world quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Building on foundational knowledge, participants deepen their expertise by integrating systems thinking, high-reliability principles, human factors and error-prevention strategies, team science, and implementation science.
Delivered through monthly live virtual sessions combined with structured interim project work, the course emphasizes practical application, multidisciplinary collaboration, and progressive skill-building. Scheduled virtual sessions between in-person meetings incorporate coaching, feedback, and project facilitation to build participant independence while sustaining progress in quality improvement (QI) endeavors. Throughout the virtual sessions, the focus remains on clarifying concepts and facilitating their application to individual or organizational projects.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, administrators, medical researchers, healthcare staff, and other professionals. This course is appropriate for applicants who have completed introductory QI courses or earned Six Sigma yellow or green belt certification.
Winter 2026 Schedule
In-person sessions will be held in TBL Rooms South Campus (E3. 606)
- Feb. 23 – [In-person], 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Session 1
- Mar. 2 – [Virtual], 9-11 a.m., Session 2
- Mar. 23 – [In-person], 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Session 3
- Apr. 6 – [Virtual], 9-11 a.m., Session 4
- Apr. 27 – [In-person], 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Session 5
- May 4 – [Virtual], 9-11 a.m., Session 6
- May 18 – [In-person], 9 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Session 7
- June 15, [In-person], 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m., course Final, QI Academy Storyboard Walks and Awards
Format & Expectations
Participants must attend all sessions and complete a QI improvement project to receive a certificate of completion. Laptops are needed for the class.
Registration
Registration fees are waived for the Winter 2026 course.