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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Increasing healthcare expenditures, an ageing population, an increase in chronic illnesses, and improvements in medicine and technology all need healthcare workers to be prepared to develop strategic leadership and patient-centred methods to enhance the delivery of healthcare services. The Healthcare Management online course helps students to acquire the managerial abilities needed in today's healthcare contexts.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 18 out of 36 fastest-growing professions in the United States are in hospitals and other healthcare-related fields. In the 8 weeks of Healthcare Management Training, candidates will learn about the basic leadership concepts needed to manage and lead people in the healthcare sector and plan strategically and adaptable to evolving healthcare conditions.

The Healthcare Management syllabus introduces students to industry professionals and teaches how to manage a health system, comprehend healthcare finance, make decisions, and solve problems in order to enhance the organization's overall performance and the patient experience.

The Highlights

  • Course provider Getsmarter
  • Projects and assessments
  • Online learning
  • Downloadable resources
  • Split option of payment
  • 8 weeks duration
  • George Washington University offering
  • 6-8 hours per week
  • Shareable certificate
  • Self-paced learning

Programme Offerings

  • Infographics
  • Offline resources
  • Self-paced learning
  • quizzes
  • online learning
  • Case Studies
  • video lectures
  • Live polls

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesGWSPH Washington

Fee type

Fee amount in INR

Healthcare Management fees

Rs. 142,112  (Incl of all taxes)


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Healthcare Management certification from George Washington University, Applicants must complete all the training modules, and submit the assigned projects and coursework. In the classroom, learners must participate in activities such as quizzes, surveys, live polls, and questionnaires. Students are graded on a series of tasks and projects that they have accomplished. Students must complete all of the criteria stated in the coursebook in order to be certified.

What you will learn

Decision making skillsKnowledge of healthcare sciencesNursing skills

Upon completing the Healthcare Management online training, Candidates will learn to make a strategic plan for their company that focuses on providing patient-centred services. Learners will gain the ability to manage and lead a diverse health professional while instilling a safety culture along with working knowledge of the healthcare market, as well as funding and payment methods. Candidates will gain the skills required to improve team performance and investigate decision-making and problem-solving techniques.


Who it is for

  • Doctors, medical and non-medical practitioners who wish to learn the administrative abilities they'll need to lead a successful service delivery company during a challenging period.
  • Managers who wish to confirm their abilities or improve their business acumen and industry knowledge before taking on a new position.
  • Healthcare workers who wish to learn how to strategically plan and adapt to the evolving healthcare systems, as well as how to lead, inspire, and supervise people in the field.

Admission Details

For admission in the Healthcare Management training, just follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1. Open the course page with the URL given below (https://www.getsmarter.com/products/gwu-healthcare-management-online-short-course)

Step 2. Tap the ‘Register Now’ button to start the admission procedure

Step 3. Agree to the T&C by reading it and agree with them to continue

Step 4. Fill in the personal details to create an account on the provider portal 

Step 5. Fill in the billing address along with sponsor information if applicable

Step 6. Start the course by paying the fee through various payment options

The Syllabus

  • Discuss the predominant organizational theory in an organization
  • Recall different organizational theories
  • Indicate how an organization's structure affects organizational behaviour
  • Identify methods to enhance organizational behaviour
  • Review how the principles of organizational theory and behaviour apply to healthcare delivery organizations
  • Outline the attributes of effective management

  • Review the key components of effective communication
  • Identify the components of the classic communication model
  • Discuss how emotional intelligence affects communication
  • Articulate how to enhance communication
  • Identify the barriers to communication

  • Articulate the myths related to motivation
  • Review different motivation theories
  • Contrast how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation affect performance
  • Reflect on the methods and challenges of motivating a multigenerational workforce
  • Recommend strategies for improving employee performance

  • Determine the characteristics of effective teams
  • Outline team processes and the measures of team effectiveness
  • Distinguish the stages of team development
  • Debate the value of disagreements in teams
  • Analyze team-building techniques
  • Recommend the five practices and 10 commitments of leadership to a healthcare setting

  • Determine the role of safety culture and the components that contribute to its development in healthcare
  • Outline how organizational culture influences behaviour in an organization
  • Articulate leadership's role in establishing and sustaining safety culture within an organization
  • Deduce why change management efforts may fail
  • Demonstrate an understanding of change management models
  • Produce a framework for change management
  • Assess how change management process steps can be used for successful change

  • Determine the effect of market distortions in the delivery of healthcare services
  • Identify the key differences between the health services market and the competitive market
  • Assess how each health payment system affects the type and volume of health services provided
  • Deduce the relationship between population-focused and individual-focused healthcare
  • Evaluate the importance of social determinants of health in developing health service delivery

  • Articulate how Porter's Five Forces can be applied to healthcare
  • Determine how a value-based approach can affect healthcare delivery
  • Differentiate between mission, vision and values
  • Analyze an organization’s position using a SWOT analysis
  • Create a healthcare strategy that aligns mission, vision and values to patient-focused service delivery
  • Evaluate an organization's strategy

  • Apply the five practices and 10 commitments of leadership to a healthcare setting
  • Identify the five practices and 10 commitments of leadership
  • Distinguish leadership's role in an unpredictable or changing environment
  • Assess the importance of personal vision and values as a leader
  • Evaluate why resilience is key to leading in a changing environment
  • Develop a plan for personal mastery

Instructors

GWSPH Washington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is Healthcare Management?

The management,  administration, or monitoring of public health systems, healthcare systems, hospitals, whole hospital networks, or other medical institutions is referred to as healthcare management.

2: What does a healthcare manager do?

A healthcare manager directs, plans, and coordinates healthcare and medical services.

3: What is a healthcare management course?

Healthcare management covers the practice of organizing and managing a healthcare facility's operations.

4: How long does it take to complete healthcare management certification?

It takes 8 weeks at the rate of 6-8 hours/week to complete healthcare management certification.

5: What type of jobs can you get with a healthcare management degree?

There are various job roles in healthcare management, some of them are: Assistant health manager, health administrator, clinical manager, health information manager, etc.

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