The University of Oklahoma, Executive Healthcare Training Academy
Certificate in Healthcare Quality
Purpose:
To provide a six-week full-time extensive graduate training and education towards a certificate in health care quality. This certificate program will be offered during the months of June/July each year in Oklahoma City.
Program Objectives:
To provide the participants with enhanced skills to initiate, develop, and sustain health care change. The program provides the participants with advanced skills in organizational development, team building , problem solving techniques, and process improvement.
Methodology:
Participants will receive didactic training for approximately 4-5 weeks followed by approximately a week of practical experience in hospitals, health centers, state or county health departments and other health care organizations.
Intended Audience:
This program is for clinicians, managers, and other health professionals in both public and private organizations. At least three years of professional health care experience and bachelors level degree are required for acceptance into the program. International participants should have a working knowledge of English.
Deliverables:
This program will provide each participant with a “Certificate of Attendance” from the Department of Health Administration and Policy upon attending all lectures and presentations, completion of a practical project, and the participation on the Practicum. For those participants interested in receiving the “Certificate in Healthcare Quality” (CHQ) then successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required. The participants will receive a course transcript attesting to the type and number of contact hours completed at the Department and the healthcare organizations.
Administration:
The University will provide appropriate facilities for the didactic portion of the certificate program such as classrooms, visual aids, etc. The University will also provide all necessary material for class sessions (handouts, books, supplies, computer access, and other incidentals). All lectures, seminars and workshops will be delivered by qualified university professors, physicians and experienced healthcare professionals.
Program Outline and Requirements:
This program consists of the following components:
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Didactic Training: Will consist of various training modalities (lecture, experiential learning, exercises, videos, computers, etc.) in the following major areas:
A. Overview of the U.S. Health Care System with comparative analysis of the international health systems.
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Organization, Financing, and Delivery of Health Services.
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Current Issues (Cost containment initiatives, access and referrals, managed care, and health systems integration.)
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Comparative international health systems using case scenarios.
