Handbook 2010

Courses: List and Search | Fees ... See also Units | Minors | Teaching Periods and Census Dates

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Management, Quality and Leadership

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Qualification:
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Management, Quality and Leadership (PgCertHMQL)

Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)

Restriction:
All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.

Duration:
1 semester full-time or part-time equivalent

This Certificate aims to cultivate excellence in quality, leadership and management in health professionals working in Quality, Safety, Risk and Middle Management roles in acute, community, mental health, primary and aged care public and private sectors. This course will provide fundamental skills for a range of management positions within the health service industry.

Employment Prospects:
Enhanced quality, safety and management skills acquired will position students to meet consumer expectations of the healthcare system and to fulfil industry demand for increased middle management skills, mentoring, supervision and coaching skills in order to enhance the quality of services.
Positions such as Accreditation Coordinator, Quality Manager, Quality and Risk Manager are essential within health services, particularly the private and aged care sectors, for their accreditation. Successful completion of this course will put graduates in a favourable position to fill such roles.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, or satisfactory preparation for the course through previous study or professional experience.

English competence.

Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Special Requirements:
Access to adequate library resources and to the Internet is essential for external students.

Professional Recognition:
The course is aligned to the Australasian Association for Quality in Health Care (AAQHC) credentialling program.

Main research areas:
Health, quality and management

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

Document Contact: Webmaster

Expiry date: 31/12/2010

Authorised by: Darren Munday, Director, Office of Student Life and Learning

Disclaimer & Copyright Notice © 2006 Murdoch University

CRICOS Provider Code: 00125J