CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE QUALITY PROFESSIONAL (CHQP)

Course Title

Certified Healthcare Quality Professional (CHQP)

Course Duration

6 months

Course Objectives

To equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to manage quality in healthcare settings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Course Outline

Month 1: Healthcare Quality Fundamentals

1. Introduction to Healthcare Quality

2. Quality Management in Healthcare

3. Patient Safety and Risk Management

4. Healthcare Accreditation and Certification

Month 2: Quality Improvement Methodologies

1. Quality Improvement (QI) Principles

2. Lean and Six Sigma in Healthcare

3. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

4. Quality Tools and Techniques

Month 3: Healthcare Quality Metrics and Measurement

1. Healthcare Quality Metrics and Indicators

2. Data Collection and Analysis

3. Benchmarking and Comparative Analysis

4. Quality Dashboards and Reporting

Month 4: Patient-Centered Care and Safety

1. Patient-Centered Care Principles

2. Patient Safety Initiatives

3. Infection Control and Prevention

4. Medication Safety and Management

Month 5: Healthcare Quality Assurance and Compliance

1. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

2. Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation

3. Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and Prevention

4. Medical Record Keeping and Documentation

Month 6: Implementation and Leadership

1. Implementing Quality Improvement Initiatives

2. Leadership and Change Management

3. Team Building and Collaboration

4. Case Studies and Best Practices

Course Assessment

1. Quizzes and exams

2. Assignments and projects

3. Case studies and presentations

4. Final project or thesis

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded the Certified Healthcare Quality Professional (CHQP) certification.