Healthcare Management

Overview

This Healthcare Management course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, principles, and practices that are fundamental to managing healthcare organisations effectively. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of the healthcare industry.

Students will be introduced to the field of healthcare management, including the roles and responsibilities of healthcare managers, and the challenges they face. The course covers a range of topics, including healthcare operations management, quality improvement, and patient safety, healthcare finance and accounting, human resources management, healthcare policy and regulation, and strategic management in healthcare.

The course also explores the future of healthcare management, examining emerging trends and technologies that are transforming the way healthcare is delivered and managed. By the end of the course, students will have gained a thorough understanding of the healthcare industry and the key principles and practices that are essential for success in this field.

What Will You Learn?

• Understand the basic concepts, definitions, and terminology of healthcare management
• Learn about the history and evolution of healthcare management as a field
• Identify the key challenges and trends facing healthcare managers today
• Develop an appreciation for the importance of healthcare management in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes
• Understand the principles and tools of operations management as applied to healthcare
• Learn about the key functions of healthcare operations management, including capacity planning, process design, inventory management, and quality assurance
• Identify the challenges and opportunities of healthcare operations management, such as balancing cost and quality, managing patient flow, and improving efficiency
• Understand how technology is changing healthcare operations management and its impact on patient care and outcomes
• Learn about the importance of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare management
• Understand the principles and tools of quality improvement, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle
• Identify the challenges of implementing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in healthcare organizations
• Learn about the role of data and analytics in measuring and improving quality and safety

Who Should Take The Course

• Healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who want to move into management positions
• Business professionals who want to specialize in healthcare management
• Recent graduates who want to start a career in healthcare management
• Current healthcare managers who want to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Healthcare administrators who want to gain a better understanding of the business aspects of healthcare

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• English language proficiency
• Basic computer skills and access to a computer with internet connection
• Strong interest in healthcare management and the healthcare industry
• Some courses may have prerequisites in areas such as business, healthcare, or management