Healthcare Quality and Safety, Certificate
The Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Safety is designed to provide individuals with a broad introduction and practical skills related to the field, with the goal of training health care professionals that are proficient and capable of leading quality and safety efforts in their area of clinical interest. Through a four course sequence that includes a mentored capstone QI project, students will gain a foundation in the history, methods, tools, and applications of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare.
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Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| HQS 6120 | Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement | 1 |
| HQS 6130 | Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement II | 1 |
| HQS 6500 | Systems Thinking in Patient Safety | 1 |
| Elective | ||
| Select 1 of the following: | 1 | |
| Healthcare Quality: Landscape, Standards, and Measurement | ||
| Evaluating Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Programs | ||
| Applied Clinical Informatics in Quality Improvement | ||
| Safety and Quality Leadership in Healthcare Systems | ||
| Using Quality Improvement to Achieve Health Equity | ||
| Non-Academic Requirements | ||
| HIPPA Training | ||
| Total Course Units | 4 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.