Managing quality improvement initiatives is a critical skill for individuals in a health care leadership position. This microcredential provides an opportunity for clinical and non-clinical professionals to gain the knowledge and skills to apply systematic improvement approaches.
Coursework
Required Courses:
Skills
The earner of the Health Care Quality Management Microcredential will have learned to:
- Compare quality improvement models.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based quality improvement methods to improve health care outcomes.
- Understand and apply the foundations of project management as they relate to quality improvement.
How It Works
The Health Care Quality Management Microcredential is a short-term credit-bearing program offered by the UNH College of Professional Studies. To receive this Microcredential, learners must successfully complete the two required courses within a period of 2 years or less.
Upon completion of the required coursework, learners will receive a the Microcredential issued by Credly that is shareable via social media, digital resumes, online portfolios, and email signatures.
What To Expect
PM 800: Introduction to Project Management and HLTC 810: Health Care Quality and Safety are online graduate-level courses at the University of New Hampshire's College of Professional Studies. Both courses are offered online in an 8-week format. Check UNH's Course Search for when these courses will be offered as they are offered on a rotating basis.
Learners in the courses will be a mix of matriculated UNH degree students and nonmatriculated continuing education students. All learners are expected to participate and engage as defined by the expectations of the individual course instructor, syllabus, and curriculum to successfully complete each individual course.
How to Enroll
There is no formal application process to pursue a UNH Microcredential, learners simply enroll directly in the required courses during the set enrollment windows. (View the UNH Course Registration Calendar.)
Current matriculated UNH degree students must enroll through their standard registration procedure with the consultation of their academic advisor through Webcat and the Office of the Registrar.
Nonmatriculated, nondegree, visiting, and continuing education learners can enroll for courses online through UNH's Nondegree Enrollment Hub or by contacting the UNH Registrar's Office at registrars.office@unh.edu.
Start Your Learning Pathway Today
Start working towards your Graduate Certificate or Masters degree.
Once you earn your Health Care Quality Management Microcredential, you can apply the 6 credits earned towards one of the following degree or certificate programs:
- Master of Science in Health Care Management
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in Operations Management
If you decide to continue your education in one of these areas, you will need to formally apply and meet that program's admissions criteria.
For More Information Contact
Kathleen Patenaude
Kathleen.Patenaude@unh.edu
Graduate Program Director for Health Care Management
Academic Center Director-Health Care, Human Services, & Behavioral Sciences
College of Professional Studies
University of New Hampshire
