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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

This is an online course from Imperial College London on Coursera. It is part of the Quality Improvement in Healthcare Specialization. Curated by Thomas Woodcock, the Quality Improvement for Population Health certification by Coursera will equip learners to plan and evaluate a project to improve the health and well-being of a specific population.

Learners will use quality improvement methods and population health frameworks to guide their projects in the Quality Improvement for Population Health certification course. They will also learn how to use tools like geographic information systems and data visualisation to help them with their project. The course is for intermediate learners who have some experience in quality improvement and healthcare. The course will use data and evidence to improve the health outcomes and quality of life of a chosen population.

The Highlights

Approx. 12 Hours To Complete
Certification By Imperial College London
Financial Aid Available
Intermediate Level Course

Programme Offerings

Hands-on project
video lecture
Certification
Self-paced
graded assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The certification fees for the Quality Improvement for Population Health online course are divided into three segments based on course duration. Learners have a 14-day refund period and can choose EMI payment options. The course is accessible for free through the 'audit' option, excluding assessments and grading.

Quality Improvement for Population Health Fee Structure

Course Duration	Fee
1 Month(12 hours/ week)	Rs. 4,079
3 Months(4 hours/week)	Rs. 8,159
6 Months (2 hours/week)	Rs. 12,239

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

For Participants of the Quality Improvement for Population Health training who want certification, they have to score 80% or higher on the graded quizzes.

What you will learn

Upon completion of the Quality Improvement for Population Health classes, learners will be able to:

Use quality improvement methods and population health frameworks together to plan and evaluate a project to improve the health and well-being of a specific population.
Use geographic information systems as a tool to support your improvement project.
Compare and assess different study designs for studying improvement projects.

Who it is for

ResearcherHealthcare Administrator

The Quality Improvement for Population Health online course is for anyone who is interested in improving the health and well-being of a specific population using quality improvement methods and population health frameworks. It is especially suitable for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, healthcare administrators and researchers.

Admission Details

Carefully follow the instructions below to be enrolled in the course.

Step 1- Browse the given link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/quality-improvement-for-population-health

Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.

Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.

Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.

Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome
QIH12.05
QIH12.07: Use of Funnel Plots in Quality Improvement Initiatives

Readings

About Imperial College London
How to be successful in this course
Quality Improvement for Population Health
Meet The Team
Formative assessments
Grading Policy
Glossary
QIH12.01 Review of Public Health Improvement Frameworks (II)

Quiz

QIH.12.04M Summative: Population Health Frameworks
Summative: Geographic analysis for quality improvement

Discussion Prompt

Interactions Between Public Health Improvement and Quality Improvement

Ungraded Lab

12.09 Funnel Plots

Video

QIH13.05 Quality Improvement and Public Health in Practice

Readings

QIH13.02 Learning from Failure: Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust
QIH.13.06 Quality Improvement Methods for Public Health Improvement: Case Studies

Peer Review

Improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Quality

Discussion Prompt

QIH.13.02b Applying Learning from Healthcare System Failures to Public Health
QIH 13.07 Quality Improvement Methods for Public Health Reflection

Video

QIH.14.04: The Future of Quality Improvement

Readings

Approaches to studying improvement initiatives
QIH.14.02a: Introduction to the stepped wedge study design
QIH14.02: Studying Improvement Initiatives: Using a Stepped-wedge Design
QIH.14.02b: Unit-Level Time Series Analysis of a Stepped-wedge Study

Quiz

QIH.14.01M Studying improvement initiatives
QIH.14.02M Summative - Studying Improvement Initiatives: Using a Stepped-wedge Design

Discussion Prompt

QIH.14.02bM Unit-Level Time Series Analysis of a Stepped-wedge Study
QIH.14.02c - Stepped-wedge Design: the THISTLE trial
QIH.14.04b - The Future of Quality Improvement

Video

Summary

Peer Review

Designing a Population Health Quality Improvement Initiative

Evaluation process

The Quality Improvement for Population Health certification syllabus requires learners to score 80% or above in all assessments for certification.

Imperial College, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in the Quality Improvement for Population Health online course?

There are no prerequisites for enrolling in this course. However, some familiarity with QI or population health would be helpful.

2: Can I access the course materials after the course has ended?

Yes, you will be able to access the course materials after the course has ended. This means that you can review the materials at your own pace or refer back to them as needed

3: Are there any assignments or exams during the Quality Improvement for Population Health online certification course?

Yes, there are a few assignments and exams during the course. These assignments will help you to assess your understanding of the course content.

4: Yes, there are a few assignments and exams during the course. These assignments will help you to assess your understanding of the course content.

Yes, there are a few additional resources provided alongside the course content. These resources include a glossary of terms, a list of references, and a list of additional resources.

5: Can I apply the knowledge gained from this course in real-world scenarios?

Yes, you can apply the knowledge gained from this course in real-world scenarios. The course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to conduct QI projects in your own organisation or community.