Course Overview
This program equips participants with the advanced knowledge and skills required to lead and improve quality management systems in healthcare organizations. It emphasizes patient safety, performance measurement, accreditation standards, and continuous improvement methodologies. Learners will be prepared to design, implement, and evaluate quality initiatives that enhance healthcare outcomes, regulatory compliance, and organizational excellence.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Certified Health Quality Professional |
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| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 400 |
| Qualification Time | 400 |
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Foundations of Health Quality Management Defines quality in healthcare, its evolution, and the role of quality professionals.
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Healthcare Systems and Accreditation Standards Reviews international and national accreditation frameworks (e.g., JCI, ISO 9001, local regulatory standards).
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Patient Safety and Risk Management Explores error prevention, incident reporting, and strategies to reduce adverse events.
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Quality Improvement Tools and Methodologies Introduces Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA cycles, and root cause analysis for healthcare improvement.
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Performance Measurement and Data Analytics Covers KPIs, benchmarking, dashboards, and use of data for decision‑making.
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Clinical Governance and Compliance Explains governance structures, accountability, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
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Leadership and Change Management in Healthcare Focuses on leading teams, managing resistance, and embedding a culture of quality.
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Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Legal Considerations Reviews ethical principles, patient rights, and legal frameworks impacting quality.
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Continuous Improvement and Innovation in Healthcare Encourages innovation, digital health integration, and sustainability in quality programs.
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Capstone Project in Health Quality A practical project requiring learners to design and evaluate a healthcare quality improvement initiative.
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Builds advanced expertise in healthcare quality management and patient safety
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Enhances compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
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Strengthens organizational performance through data‑driven decision‑making
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Equips leaders to drive cultural change and continuous improvement in healthcare
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Provides a recognized certification to support career advancement in health quality and governance
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Healthcare quality managers and officers
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Clinical governance professionals
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Hospital administrators and department heads
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Healthcare consultants and auditors
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Professionals preparing for international health quality certifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + project submission + practical evaluation
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Format: MCQs, essay questions, applied case study, and capstone project
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Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 case study + 1 project
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 3 hours (written) + 4 weeks (project submission)
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Certification: Certified Health Quality Professional (CHQP) Certificate
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