Lean Sigma For Public Health
Open Enrollment Training

Leading Edge Group, in partnership with the Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA), is pleased to offer specialized Lean Sigma training designed specifically for public health professionals. These comprehensive instructor-led training programs will be delivered through live virtual sessions and will place focus on quality improvement in public health. With an emphasis on Lean Sigma principles, tools and practices, we empower participants to tackle the unique problems and challenges faced within public health.

Registrations are now open for Fall 2023 Lean Sigma for Public Health White, Yellow and Green Belt training.

Lean Sigma for Public Health White Belt Training

  • September 13th, 2023
  • September 14th, 2023

Time:  12:30 pm – 4:00 pm EST

In this introductory program, you will gain an understanding of Lean and quality improvement methodologies as well as their relevance across public health. Upon completion, you will be able to:

  • Distinguish between value-add and waste
  • Understand the plan-do-study-act (PDSA) framework
  • Undertake root cause analysis on problems
  • Identify relevant tools that can be applied to achieve sustainable improvements

REGISTER HERE: Lean Sigma White Belt Virtual Training Tickets, Wed, 13 Sep 2023 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite

Lean Sigma for Public Health Yellow Belt Training

  • September 20th, 2023
  • September 21st, 2023

Time: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm EST

This program builds on White Belt training to develop a more in depth understanding of Lean thinking and quality improvement concepts, tools and practices and their basic application in public health. Upon completion, you will be able to make small improvements in the workplace.

Participants are introduced to tools and techniques that include waste walking, process mapping, Kaizen and 5S.

Assessment: 1-hour online exam

Prerequisite: Lean Sigma White Belt certification

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Lean Sigma for Public Health Green Belt Training

  • Orientation: October 18th, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
  • October 31st, November 1st and 2nd, 2023
  • November 7th, 8th and 9th, 2023

Time:  12:30 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Having taken White and Yellow Belt training, you will develop an in-depth understanding of those essential Lean tools and practices that can be applied to increase efficiency and quality of service; improve access to service; increase capacity; improve satisfaction among staff and community and create an ongoing culture of continuous quality improvement. The Green Belt program will develop the capability and skills to facilitate/lead improvement initiatives within your organization.

The program enables immediate application and benefit through a requirement to complete a workplace improvement project. This ‘apply-it now’ approach can generate tangible benefits for your organization. For example, recent Green Belt projects have focused on improving:

  • Vaccine and medication ordering
  • Intake process for infant and child development programs
  • Condom distribution
  • Student flow through VPD immunization clinics
  • Purchase, storage, assembly and delivery of harm reduction kits

As well as live instructor-led training, participants receive access to a subject matter expert mentor throughout the program. Our mentors have significant experience supporting public health organizations and will provide guidance on all aspects of the program – subject matter queries, project scoping and execution.

Assessment: Workplace improvement project and online exam

Prerequisite: Lean Sigma White and Yellow Belt certification

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