Quality improvement methods were first deployed in healthcare in e hospital settings. However, over the past decade particularly, there has been increasing focus on the application of these methods in improving population and public health. In this course, you will apply a combination of both approaches to population health improvement. You will also learn how to study and evaluate large improvement initiatives to capture learning effectively.
This course is part of the Quality Improvement in Healthcare Specialization
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We recommend you complete "Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare" and "Using Data for Healthcare Improvement".
Approx. 13 hours to complete
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Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Intermediate Level
We recommend you complete "Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare" and "Using Data for Healthcare Improvement".
Approx. 13 hours to complete
English
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This course is related to the 100% online Global Master of Public Health from Imperial College London. It will provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors so you can decide if the full online degree program is right for you.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Quality Improvement and Population Health – part I
4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 12 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Quality Improvement and Population Health – part II
3 hours to complete
1 video (Total 12 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
5 hours to complete
Study Designs for Quality Improvement at Scale
5 hours to complete
1 video (Total 8 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
1 hour to complete
Capstone project: Designing a Population Health Quality Improvement Initiative
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 1 min)
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