Quality Improvement for Population Health
Learn to use quality improvement methods to improve population health while enrolled in the Quality Improvement for Population Health.
Intermediate
Online
1 Weeks
1,699 INR 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. 1 week 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 |
Quality Improvement for Population Health Fee Structure
Course Details | Fee |
1 month | Rs 1,699 per month |
3 month | Rs 3,499 per month |
6 month | Rs 5,199 per month |
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
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)
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in this course. However, some familiarity with QI or population health would be helpful.
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
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.
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.