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Course Description

PaCER is an intensive training program that conducts research with, by and for patients as a way of integrating patient experience research into clinical practice and the healthcare system. PaCER training enables patients living with various chronic health conditions to become a significant new voice in health planning and health promotion.

This is the first of three required courses in the PaCER program. It provides the theoretical foundations of the PaCER method, and introduces salutogenesis as the organizing theory within a health experience context. Students will learn the basic theoretical principles of qualitative research, which include narrative theory as a foundation of patient engagement research methodology, the basics of ethical research co-design, and the theoretical underpinnings of participatory grounded theory. Students will explore the ethics of patient engagement research and knowledge translation strategies specific to the method.

Course Details

By the end of this course, successful students will be able to demonstrate, through discussions, group interactions, and a written assignment, the following:

  • Identify the purposes and foundations of patient engagement and patient engagement research
  • Explain the theory of salutogenesis to health experience issues and patient engagement
  • Identify and discuss ethical considerations specific to patient engagement research
  • Explain the rationale for using participatory grounded theory method in PaCER research
  • Contribute to the co-design of engagement research together with a team, in a focus group format

Notes

Please note that this is Closed Cohort, and only participants who are have been invited to join are eligible to enrol in the program.

If you are interested in more information on the PaCER program, please visit our website at https://www.ucalgary.ca/patient-community-engagement-research

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Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T
Time
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025
Schedule and Location
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
  • Ingrid Nielssen
Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

This is an Online Hybrid course with Online Synchronous Sessions held online in real time (Mountain Time).

  • Zoom web conferencing software. To fully participate in the classes, students will need: an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W
Time
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Jan 14, 2026 to Mar 18, 2026
Schedule and Location
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
  • Ingrid Nielssen
Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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