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Online Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
CSU Global’s 100% online undergraduate certificate in healthcare quality and patient safety is perfect for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare settings. This program covers quality assurance, regulatory mandates, and the lean innovation model, emphasizing patient satisfaction and safety.
Students will:
- Recognize key factors that determine quality and safety in healthcare.
- Identify federal, state, public-private, and local policies and resources related to quality improvement and risk management.
- Use tools, measures, and data for assessing safety and quality within an organization.
- Understand stakeholder impact on communication and collaboration.
- Develop staff education programs for optimal safety and quality outcomes.
If you’re eager to improve healthcare standards and patient experiences, this program will give you the skills needed to make a valuable contribution to the healthcare industry.
Program Details
Program Overview
Colorado State University Global’s undergraduate certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety is an 18-credit, fully online program designed for students interested in enhancing their skills in healthcare quality and patient safety.
Courses included in this 18-credit curriculum are:
- QPS310: Assessment of Patient Safety
- QPS330: Patient Safety Culture
- QPS350: Emerging Technologies for Healthcare
- QPS375: The Patient Experience
- HCM370: Quality and Risk Management in Healthcare
- HCM450: Healthcare Information Systems
What skills will I gain with an undergraduate certificate in healthcare quality and patient safety?
CSU Global’s online undergraduate certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety will prepare graduates to:
- Recognize key factors that determine quality and safety in healthcare settings.
- Identify Federal, State, public-private, and local policies and resources related to quality improvement and risk management.
- Use tools, measures, and data for assessing and planning safety and quality within an organization.
- Understand the impact of stakeholders on communication and collaboration for best practices.
- Develop staff education programs for optimal safety and quality outcomes.
What can you do with an undergraduate certificate in healthcare quality and patient safety?
An undergraduate certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety can open doors to career opportunities in various healthcare settings. Here are some common job titles and career paths that individuals with this certificate might pursue:
- Medical and Health Services Manager | Median Salary: $110,680 per year
- Administrative Services and Facilities Manager | Median Salary: $106,470 per year
Salary information is based on Lightcast data from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. 06/2024
Affordable Tuition
As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.
Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.
Why You Should Earn Your Online Undergraduate Certificate
In today’s evolving and unpredictable economy, stackable credentials are an important tool you can utilize immediately, while also building credits toward a full degree. With an undergraduate certificate from CSU Global, you prove proficiency in a specific subject with your stand-alone, transcribable, nationally recognized credentials. Get promoted, switch industries, or work toward a full degree. And with our Tuition Guarantee, your affordable tuition rate won’t increase over time. Now is the time to get the career respect you deserve by increasing your market competitiveness.
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Institutional Accreditation
Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) means your degree comes from a top-quality, trusted university.