About Touchstone institute
Touchstone Institute: Elevating Professional Competence in the Canadian Workforce
Touchstone Institute is a leading organization that specializes in evaluation and curriculum development to promote public confidence in professional competence in the Canadian workforce. With over 30 years of experience, Touchstone has established itself as a trusted partner for regulatory bodies, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations across Canada.
At Touchstone Institute, we believe that every individual deserves access to high-quality education and training opportunities that prepare them for success in their chosen profession. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that enhance the assessment and learning experiences of professionals across various industries.
Our Services
Touchstone Institute offers a wide range of services designed to support regulatory bodies, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations in their efforts to promote professional competence. Our services include:
1. Assessment Services: We offer comprehensive assessment services that help regulatory bodies evaluate the knowledge, skills, and competencies of professionals seeking licensure or certification.
2. Curriculum Development: We work with educational institutions to develop customized curricula that align with industry standards and meet the needs of learners.
3. Test Development: We design reliable and valid tests that measure knowledge acquisition and skill mastery among professionals across various industries.
4. Research & Evaluation: We conduct research studies on topics related to professional competence evaluation and curriculum development to inform evidence-based practices.
5. Training & Consultation: We provide training sessions for assessors, educators, regulators, policymakers as well as consultation services on best practices related to assessment design or implementation strategies.
Our Approach
At Touchstone Institute we take an evidence-based approach towards our work by using data-driven insights from research studies conducted by our team members or other experts within our network who share similar interests or expertise areas relevant for our clients' needs.
We also prioritize collaboration with stakeholders such as regulatory bodies or educational institutions throughout all stages of project development from initial planning through final implementation phases so they can have input into decisions affecting their respective industries.
Our team of experts includes professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise areas, including psychometrics, education, healthcare, and regulatory affairs. We are committed to staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in our field to ensure that we provide our clients with the most effective solutions possible.
Why Choose Touchstone Institute?
There are several reasons why Touchstone Institute is a preferred partner for organizations seeking evaluation and curriculum development services:
1. Experience: With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for regulatory bodies, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations across Canada.
2. Expertise: Our team of experts includes professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise areas who bring a wealth of knowledge to every project we undertake.
3. Innovation: We use cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to develop innovative solutions that enhance the assessment and learning experiences of professionals across various industries.
4. Collaboration: We prioritize collaboration with stakeholders throughout all stages of project development to ensure that our solutions meet their unique needs.
5. Quality Assurance: We adhere to rigorous quality assurance standards throughout all stages of project development to ensure that our solutions are reliable, valid, fair, transparent & ethical
Conclusion
Touchstone Institute is an organization dedicated to promoting public confidence in professional competence by providing innovative evaluation & curriculum development services across various industries such as healthcare or education sectors within Canada's workforce landscape. Our commitment towards evidence-based practices combined with decades-long experience makes us an ideal partner for any organization seeking high-quality assessment or training opportunities for their employees or students alike!