2011-2012 University Catalog

Quality Improvement and Outcomes Management in Health Care Systems Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: HH-CERG-QIOM

This certificate prepares working clinicians and administrative support staff in health care organizations to implement quality-improvement initiatives and manage populations of patients to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of care and services. Participants acquire the knowledge and ability to work in interdisciplinary health care teams using the tools and techniques of statistical process control, and selected methods and tools from operations research and quality improvement. In addition, they use information management technology and qualitative decision-making applications to identify opportunities for clinical and administrative improvement, support decision making optimization, and improve health-service outcomes for identified populations.

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the admissions standards and application requirements specified in the Admission chapter of the catalog and apply using the online Application for Graduate Admission. The application process is competitive, and applications are considered for the fall and spring semesters. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements please refer to Graduate Application Database.

Certificate Requirements

Candidates must have 15-18 graduate credits and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C, to earn the certificate.

Required Courses (12 credits)

HAP 647 - Regulatory Requirements for Health Care Systems Credits: 3
HAP 686 - Quality Improvement in Health Services Credits: 3
HAP 730 - Health Care Decision Analysis Credits: 3
Choose one of the following:
GCH 601 - Introduction to Biostatistics Credits: 3
HAP 602 - Statistics in Health Services Management Credits: 3
HHS 597 - Approaches to Quantitative Data Analysis in Health Care Research Credits: 3
SOCW 671 - Research Methods for Social Workers Credits: 3

Elective (3 credits)

Choose one course from the following:

HAP 709 - Health Care Databases Credits: 3
HAP 710 - Inferential Statistics in Health Services Research and Management Credits: 3
HAP 715 - Health Economics Credits: 3
HAP 720 - Health Data Integration Credits: 3
HAP 740 - Management of Health Information Systems Credits: 3
SOCW 688 - Advanced Research in Social Work Credits: 3

Additional Coursework Required

A course in basic computer skills (credit or noncredit) and HAP 678 (mandatory for students without recent working experience in the U.S. health system) are considered optional for students who already possess the requisite knowledge and skills. They are required of those who do not. Decisions about this requirement are made by the department at the time of admission.

HAP 678 - Introduction to the U.S. Health System Credits: 3

Total: 15-18 credits

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