Online Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Online Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
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Designed for healthcare professionals who wish to examine advanced patient care topics, this graduate-level online certificate program offers a survey of patient safety and healthcare quality competencies. This program may be ideal for current professionals working in areas such as healthcare management, administration, public health, nursing and more.
You will focus on one course at a time and cover specific skills and topics in healthcare quality and patient safety. Whether you are a nurse or a healthcare administrator, this certificate can give you the opportunity to add value to your career by demonstrating your commitment to healthcare excellence.
While this program does not lead directly to a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or other certifications, it teaches you a specialized skill set in healthcare quality and patient safety. You will have opportunities to build your knowledge and hone your skills that can help you make a positive impact in healthcare.
This healthcare-focused certificate program may prove to be valuable for a range of professionals, including facility managers and medical and health services managers.
Annual median wage of medical and health services managers as of May 2023(See disclaimer 2)
During this certificate program, you will explore various topics important to the understanding and implementation of healthcare quality initiatives and patient safety practices.
These topics include:
Nationally recognized expectations and metrics for quality
Different approaches to support quality improvement measures
Methods to track, assess, analyze and review patient safety data
Project management models and approaches in healthcare
Skills to mitigate obstacles in healthcare project management and quality improvement
Technologies that support clinical decision-making for patient safety
At GCU, you can pursue higher education with confidence, knowing that you are attending an accredited university. We have been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies.
If you’re considering earning your patient safety and healthcare quality certificate, browse through our frequently asked questions for career-related insight.
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By completing your graduate certificate in healthcare quality and patient safety online, you have the flexibility and convenience to work through the coursework at any time, from almost anywhere. This program was created with the scheduling needs and time constraints of working professionals in mind. As an online student, you can also benefit from a range of online resources.
Offered by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, this certificate in healthcare quality and patient safety can enable you to explore healthcare research methods in-depth and reflect upon the principles and best practices in health system quality improvement. You will have the opportunity to equip yourself with the advanced knowledge that can truly make a difference in patient outcomes within your organization. You’ll also receive the benefit of faith-integrated courses that examine the Christian worldview and promote professional ethics and servant leadership.
Estimated number of new jobs opening for medical and health services managers from 2023 to 2033(See disclaimer 1)
Online: $600 per credit [More Info]
The University will accept one course of the total certificate requirements in transfer.
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Admission Requirements (Master's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU.
** Combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011 (1,000 combined verbal and quantitative, prior to August 2011).
