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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 course is a part of the ‘Patient Safety Specialisation’ course offered by Johns Hopkins University, designed to teach healthcare professionals how to plan and implement patient safety or quality improvement projects. Curated by Bob Hody, the Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) certification by Coursera, covers a wide range of topics, including selecting and scoping a project, A3 Thinking, Design Thinking, TRiP, root cause identification, and project planning and implementation.

The course is divided into four modules, each of which includes video lectures, readings, and assignments. The assignments require students to apply the concepts they have learned to real-world patient safety or quality improvement projects.

The Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) certification course is self-paced, so students can complete it at their own pace. The course also includes a discussion forum where students can ask questions and get help from the instructor and other students.

The Highlights

Approx. 5 Hours To Complete
Certification By Johns Hopkins University
Financial Aid Available
100% Online

Programme Offerings

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

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Johns HopkinsCoursera

The certification fees for the Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) are divided into three levels based on course duration. Additionally, learners have a 14-day refund period and can choose convenient EMI payment options. The course content is accessible for free through the 'audit' option, excluding assessments and grading.

Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) Fee Structure

Course Duration	Fee
1 Month(16 hours/ week)	Rs. 4,079
3 Months(5 hours/week)	Rs. 8,159
6 Months (3 hours/week)	Rs. 12,239

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III)

If participants of the Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) training want certification, they have to score 80% or higher in the assessments.

What you will learn

Project managementDesign thinking

In the Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) classes, learners will:

Select and scope a patient safety or quality improvement project.
Understand and apply A3 Thinking, Design Thinking, and TRiP, which are three popular methodologies for improving patient safety and quality.
Identify root causes of problems and develop interventions to address them.
Plan and implement a patient safety or quality improvement project.
Network with other healthcare professionals who are interested in patient safety and quality improvement.

Who it is for

NurseHealth OfficerHealthcare Administrator

The Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) online course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to learn how to plan and implement patient safety or quality improvement projects. The course is also appropriate for students who are interested in a career in patient safety or quality improvement.

Admission Details

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

Step 1- Browse the given link:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/patient-safety-project-planning

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

Selecting a Focus for Your Improvement Effort
The Work Must Matter
Scope
So, What Is Your Problem?
Key Metric
Goal Setting
Final Validation

Quiz

Lesson 1 Quiz

Videos

What is A3 Problem Solving?
Building Your A3
Purpose and Methodology of Identifying Waste
Structured Brainstorming
Fault Tree Analysis
Process Mapping
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Improving Physical Flow In Processes
Use of Cascading A3 for Systemwide Improvement

Quiz

Lesson 2 Quiz

Videos

Translating Evidence Into Practice
Summarizing the Evidence
Identifying Local Barriers
The Four E's
Lessons Learned
Getting the Science Right
CUSP As Adaptive Work

Peer Review

Patient Identification A3 Project

Videos

Introduction to Design Thinking
Learn Phase: Gaining Insight
Advantages of Learn and Application
Theory and Application of Define
Ideate Phase
Application of Brainstorming
Prototyping Phase
Test Phase
Iteration Phase
Design Thinking Wrap Up

Evaluation process

Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) certification syllabus requires learners to finish graded quizzes. An 80% score is required on assessments for certification.

Instructors

Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can healthcare professionals from any country enrol in the Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) online course?

Yes, healthcare professionals from any country can enrol in this course.

2: Are there any prerequisites or prior knowledge required for this course?

There are no prerequisites in terms of prior knowledge or experience. However, some familiarity with patient safety or quality improvement concepts would be helpful.

3: Are there any group projects or collaborative activities in the Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) online certification course?

There are no group projects or collaborative activities in the course. However, you are encouraged to collaborate with other students on assignments and projects.

4: Is there a discussion forum or platform for students to interact and ask questions?

Yes, there is a discussion forum where students can interact and ask questions. This is a great opportunity to get help from other students and to share your own experiences.

5: Are there any prerequisites for receiving the course certificate?

There are no prerequisites for receiving the course certificate. However, you must complete all of the course modules, quizzes, and assignments in order to receive the certificate.