Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management

Program Overview

This online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management equips aspiring healthcare leaders with leadership, financial management, and policy expertise essential for advancing into management roles. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Master of Health Care Management, gaining exemptions for coursework completed in the certificate program. The program's flexible delivery accommodates busy work schedules and offers pathways to careers in areas such as accreditation, quality management, human resources, and clinical leadership.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management is designed for individuals working in healthcare environments who desire the skills to lead change, drive innovation, and navigate complex healthcare systems. It caters specifically to health and clinical administrators, coordinators, and supervisors seeking to advance into leadership or management roles. The program equips students with both hard and soft skills essential for success in clinical contexts. These include:

• Leadership and managerial skills: Developing the ability to effectively lead and manage teams within a healthcare setting.
• Financial management in healthcare: Understanding the financial aspects of healthcare operations and making informed financial decisions.
• Policy and human factor considerations: Gaining knowledge of relevant healthcare policies and understanding the impact of human factors on healthcare delivery.
Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to apply for the Master of Health Care Management, receiving exemptions for units already completed in the Graduate Certificate.

Key program highlights:

• Fully online delivery: Allows students to study flexibly and fit the program into their busy work schedules.
• Pathway to Master's degree: Provides a direct pathway to the Master of Health Care Management, allowing students to complete a Master's degree in as little as 18 months.
• Free workshops and seminars: Offers valuable resources to support postgraduate students in areas such as writing, statistics, data analysis, ethics, survey design, and research.

Outline:

Total Credit Points:

12

Required Units (12 credit points):

• SHP501 Safety and Quality in Health Care (3 credit points): This unit explores the principles of safety and quality in healthcare, focusing on risk management, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety practices.
• SHP510 Bioethics and Law for Health Care Leadership (3 credit points): This unit delves into the ethical and legal considerations that healthcare leaders face, covering topics such as informed consent, confidentiality, and end-of-life care.
• SHP511 Leadership in Health Care (3 credit points): This unit examines various leadership styles and theories, equipping students with the skills to motivate teams, build consensus, and effectively manage conflict in healthcare settings.
• SHP541 Health Policy in Australia and Beyond (3 credit points): This unit provides a comprehensive overview of health policy in Australia and internationally, exploring the impact of policy on healthcare delivery and the role of healthcare leaders in policy development and implementation.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared to meet the growing demand for skilled middle managers in the healthcare industry, particularly in private and aged care sectors. Potential career paths include:

• Accreditation Coordinator: Responsible for ensuring that healthcare organizations meet accreditation standards.
• Quality and Risk Manager: Oversees quality improvement initiatives and manages risks within healthcare organizations.
• HR Projects Director: Leads human resources projects within healthcare organizations, focusing on recruitment, training, and employee relations.
• Health Care Clinic Manager: Manages the day-to-day operations of a healthcare clinic, ensuring efficient service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Clinical Nurse Manager: Leads a team of nurses, providing clinical supervision and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Other:

• Professional Accreditation: The Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management.