Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education at Quinnipiac University
Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education at Quinnipiac University
Micro-Credential

Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety

Offered Every Fall

Designed for business, medical, law, and healthcare practitioners, this micro-credential is awarded to learners who complete the Healthcare Quality and Safety course and related modules from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
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Cost Tuition-Based
Delivery Method Online
Credits 3 Credits
Time Commitment 12 Weeks
Format Synchronous and Asynchronous

Program Overview

This Level IV badge empowers you to improve the value of the healthcare system by imparting critical knowledge regarding patient safety and quality healthcare. Valuable for both employers and individual practitioners, this micro-credential will enable you to develop tools and techniques to evaluate purchased services and provide holistic care.

You should pursue this micro-credential if:

  • You are a graduate student at Quinnipiac or another university

  • You work as a healthcare practitioner or work in the business of healthcare

  • You are interested in earning transferable academic credit toward the completion of a graduate degree

Program Dates and Details

This program can be completed entirely online and is offered in accordance with the for-credit courses that comprise the micro-credential. Please refer to the Course Catalog for the most recent information regarding course sections and schedules.

Courses and Schedule:

  • HM 621 (Offered every Fall)

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Learning Outcomes

All learners who complete the required outputs will earn a Level IV Badge as well as a Certificate of Completion from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement

  1. Complete HM 621: Quality Management in Healthcare Facilities (3 Credits). This course provides a broad perspective on improving quality in healthcare facilities. You will gain a working knowledge of accreditation organizations and healthcare regulatory requirements including the JCAHCO and patient-safety legislation. The course explores patient safety and quality methods as well as the role of consumers in evaluating the quality of the healthcare services they receive. At course completion, you will be able to competently participate in healthcare quality/patient safety endeavors at all levels of provider, payer, regulatory and accreditation organizations. You may also participate in an onsite project.

  2. Develop interdisciplinary skills to evaluate the quality and safety of healthcare programs and the comparative value of healthcare offerings for business consumers and healthcare practitioners. 

  3. Complete modules from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, which are nationally recognized and highly-regarded by industry. Modules include discussion boards, analysis of current field literature and application of materials through short assignments and quizzes.

Assessment will be conducted by faculty through the course.

 

Key Skills Acquired:

  • Healthcare Industry Knowledge

  • Healthcare Customer Service

  • Healthcare Quality, Quality Assessment and Process Analysis

  • Interdiscplinary Team Leadership and Collaboration

  • Quality Certification

  • Safety Management Systems and Assessment

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Level IV

The highest level of micro-credentials we offer, Level IV badges are recognized by employers as a means of identifying learners who are qualified and capable of performing particular skills or sharing specialized knowledge within professional environments.

What is a micro-credential?

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By earning a micro-credential, learners across a wide array of industries, verticals and professional fields are able to showcase the acquisition of specialized knowledge that offers unique value in the workplace. Micro-credentials are flexible and versatile, designed and delivered in an accelerated format by our experienced faculty and industry thought leaders who understand critical shortages and skills gaps.

All students who complete a micro-credential associated with academic credit or co-curricular experiences will receive a designation on their transcript and a digital badge through Credly. Micro-credential earners are encouraged to share their achievements on resumes, social media platforms and e-portfolios.

Learners can begin their pursuit of micro-credentials at any level; individuals who are new to the field are best suited for Participation or Level I badges, whereas experienced professionals might be more interested in advanced Level III Badges or Level IV Certifications. More information about our micro-credential taxonomy can be found below. 

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