Postgraduate TAS-HSS-GCE-2024
Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management (Safety and Quality)
Get current with industry practices and make healthcare safer
A formal qualification developed by the Australian Institute of Health Service Management. Study national standards, models, and frameworks. Understand how clinical safety, quality, and accountability are critical when managing health services.
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
From
$10,600
Total subjects
4
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 07 Jul 24
- 27 Oct 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
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Degree details
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Critically analyse clinical safety and quality in healthcare
- Critique and communicate safety and quality issues related to the delivery of health services considering social, environmental, political and economic factors
- Analyse foundational and contemporary health service management theory, principles and processes, and reflect on their efficacy in current practice
Entry requirements
Higher education
Australian Bachelor Degree or equivalent level standard in any other institution in an unrelated discipline AND a minimum of one year relevant work experience in the health sector
Work and Life
A minimum of five years' approved relevant work experience in the health sector or other special circumstances (e.g. post-secondary qualifications) as approved by the Dean or delegated authority.
Credit for previous study or work
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
Description
This program will develop knowledge, analysis skills and practical competencies through using the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and National Model Clinical Governance Framework as the focus for study. The underlying theories and models, purpose, evidence for, application and systems to review each of the standards will be investigated. Students will have opportunities to engage with Australian experts and participate in industry case studies and analysis.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking part-time study, the following study pattern is recommended.
The course is only available for part-time study.
Completion of 4 core subjects from the schedule below:
- TAS-BAA543 Clinical Governance in Health Care
- TAS-BAA544 Integrating Governance Systems and Structures into Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- TAS-BAA545 The Science and Practice of Clinical Safety and Quality and Accountability 2
- TAS-BAA546 Principles and Models for Engagement with Consumers in Health Care
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.
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