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.

https://chips.med.upenn.edu/certificate/program-description/

Curriculum

This certificate requires the completion of four course units, including a capstone/thesis requirement. Students must achieve a B- or better in each course.
Core Requirements
HQS 6120Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement1
HQS 6130Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement II1
HQS 6500Systems Thinking in Patient Safety1
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 Units4

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.