TforT: Certificate in Co-Facilitation with a Patient/Family/Caregiver Partner

The Teaching for Transformation (TforT) Co-Facilitation Certificate program is offered in collaboration by the Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) and the Centre for Faculty Development (CFD).

Program Overview:

The Teaching for Transformation (TforT) Co-Facilitation Certificate Program is an interactive and immersive learning experience designed for individuals interested in co-facilitating interprofessional educational initiatives informed by humanistic and transformative education practices.

When we say co-facilitation, we mean collaborative facilitation by a patient/family/caregiver partner in partnership with a faculty member, learner, or practitioner. Participants will engage in hands-on practice, receive feedback, and build essential skills for leading and facilitating interprofessional education.

Participants who complete all components will receive a formal certificate of completion from CACHE & CFD.

Who Should Attend

Teachers, educators, and faculty
Facilitators and collaborative leaders
Patient, family, and caregiver partners
Health and social care learners and practitioners interested in transformational teaching practices

Program Components (6.5 hours total)

Preparatory Workshop: Monday, January 12, 2026 | 3:00–6:00pm EST | Zoom Meetings (online)
The preparatory workshop orients participants to the co-facilitation model, with a focus on the role of power relations and the importance of partnership in interprofessional education. Participants will engage with case material, reflect on their own experiences, and connect with their co-facilitator.
Pre-Work – To be completed before January 19, 2026:
- View a pre-recorded orientation video (approx. 15 minutes)
- Review the Activity Guide & Reader’s Theatre Script
- Meet with your co-facilitator partner to prepare for the Co-Facilitation in Action
Co-Facilitation in Action: Cultivating Team Partnerships: Monday, January 19, 2026 | 3:30–5:30pm EST | University of Toronto St. George Campus (in person) OR Online via Zoom
Students will explore partnership with patients/clients/families/caregivers in a team context by engaging with a Reader’s Theatre script on partnership developed by University of Toronto students and faculty.
Co-Facilitation Debrief – Immediately following the activity (January 19, 2026)
- Partner Debrief (15 minutes – 5:30-5:45pm): Reflect with your co-facilitator on the experience.
- 15 minute break (may require location change to meet for Large Group Debrief)
- Large Group Debrief (30 minutes – 6:00-6:30pm): Convened with activity leads and fellow facilitators to share insights, challenges, and takeaways.

Certification
Participants who complete all components (pre-work, preparatory workshop, co-facilitation session, and debriefs) will receive a Certificate in Co-Facilitation with a Patient/Family/Caregiver Partner jointly awarded by CACHE and CFD.

Why You Will Benefit from Participating
This certificate program provides a unique opportunity to grow as a leader, educator, and collaborator in health professions education. By participating, you will:
• Build Leadership Capacity – Strengthen your confidence in co-facilitating learning with diverse groups.
• Enhance Your Educational Practice – Learn facilitation strategies that center equity, collaboration, and partnership, while gaining direct experience in interprofessional teaching.
• Shape the Future of Healthcare – Contribute your perspective as a patient/family/caregiver or practitioner in shaping how over 1,000 UofT health and social care students learn about partnership.
• Gain Transferable Skills – Hone communication, teamwork, and critical reflection skills that apply across professional, community, and leadership contexts.
• Join the U of T Community – Join a network of faculty, students, and partners engaged in collaborative, interprofessional education.

Registration is now open! Please click here to register.