STEVENSON UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Online Graduate Certificate in Quality Management and Patient Safety
Certificate · Taught in en
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- $699Per Credit Tuition
- $0Fees
- 15Credits to Complete
- Fall 1Next Start Term
- Aug 24Next Start Date
Stevenson University Online's Graduate Certificate in Quality Management and Patient Safety is designed to equip you with the skills to lead improvements in patient treatment effectiveness and promote best practices in patient safety. This program will teach you how to assess the health status of populations within healthcare organizations and identify areas for service improvement. The coursework is entirely online, offering flexibility for working professionals. Credits earned in this certificate program can be applied towards the Master's in Healthcare Management.
Curriculum
To complete the certificate program, students must successfully finish the following courses and one elective.
- Year 1
- Planning for Evidence-Based PracticeHCM 660/NURS 660
- Quality Management in Health CareHCM 662/NURS 662
- Patient Satisfaction and Quality ImprovementHCM 665
- Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM)HCM 667/BTM 667
- Patient Advocacy for Healthcare QualityHCM 669
Careers
This certificate program will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, organize, and lead efforts to improve the effectiveness of patient treatment and promote patient safety management best practices.
- Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist
- Patient Safety Officer
- Healthcare Manager
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degreeCompleted from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
TranscriptsOfficial transcripts from all previous academic work. For international transcripts, a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES member is required.
International students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from a NACES member organization.
Fees
Tuition (international)$699 per credit
Tuition (home)$699 per credit
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Tuition is charged per credit. There are no additional fees.
How to apply
1. Complete Online ApplicationSubmit the online application form through Stevenson University Online's application portal.
2. Submit Academic TranscriptsProvide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. For international degrees, ensure a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES member is included.
3. Provide Professional Letter of RecommendationRequest one letter of recommendation from a current or past supervisor using the provided form.
4. Submit Personal StatementWrite and submit a personal statement detailing your motivations and goals.
5. Send ResumeInclude your professional resume highlighting relevant experience.