Healthcare Quality & Safety

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia

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Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America , Philadelphia

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,234 / credit

Next Intake May-2023

Healthcare Quality & Safety

About

Healthcare Quality and Safety (HQS) is the study and prevention of adverse events, suboptimal care, ineffective treatments, inefficient processes and unnecessary clinical variation in health systems.

Mission: We develop emerging leaders to improve lives and provide exceptional value in healthcare quality & safety.

Vision: Transforming education to empower quality and safety leaders, promote interprofessional collaboration, stimulate research, and improve outcomes.

Program Options

All coursework is 100% online and uses an accelerated term format specifically designed for working professionals. This enables students to focus on building one set of skills at a time, but still graduate at the same pace as traditional graduate degree programs.

Master of Science in Healthcare Quality & Safety

The Master of Science (MS) program builds upon the foundation concepts presented in the graduate certificate and focuses on the advanced application of HQS concepts necessary for the analysis, management, and improvement of HQS and the systems that deliver healthcare services. This option contains 10 online courses and a capstone project, which is specifically designed to enhance the student’s career trajectory. This option can be completed in two years.

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality & Safety

The graduate certificate focuses on the foundations of HQS. This option contains five online courses and can be completed in one year.

Advanced Practice Certificates (APC) in Healthcare Quality & Safety

The Advanced Practice Certificates focus on building knowledge and skills in healthcare quality and safety or health system science. The primary audiences include: health professions students, medical residents and fellows, clinical faculty, and healthcare professionals interested in moving into administrative roles.

Students have the choice of earning the APC in:

Healthcare Quality & Safety
Healthcare Quality & Safety - QIPS Track

Program Features

100% online with no synchronous learning requirement (except for APC in HQS, QIPS track)
Globally focused curriculum designed by and for HQS professionals
Accelerated 7-week term format tailored to working professionals
Courses taught by expert practitioner faculty who bring their extensive real-world experience to the classroom
Complete a graduate certificate in one year or a master’s degree in two years by taking just one course at a time

Program Audiences

The HQS program is designed for health professionals, individuals working in healthcare for at least three years or studying healthcare concurrently in a professional program. Many of our students are augmenting their health professions’ roles after years in clinical practice, as a way of transitioning to administrative positions.

Professionals from all key stakeholder groups in healthcare are engaged in HQS, including:

Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians
Healthcare administrators
Accountable Care Organization (ACO) leaders
Health insurance professionals and third-party administrators
Risk management and finance professionals working in hospitals and integrated delivery systems
Pharmaceutical industry professionals
Health IT specialists and analysts
Public/government professionals engaged in healthcare oversight

Learn More from our Faculty & Students

Disciplines

College of Population Health

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International applicants may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Additional information about the English Language Proficiency requirement can be found on the Admissions Information page for your program of interest.

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

Career

Dentist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,234

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

After submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit the supporting application materials listed below through your online MyJefferson account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:

Thomas Jefferson University
Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson.

Supporting Materials

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences. Admission decisions are individualized to the specific attributes of the applicant.

Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts must be sent electronically by the institution to [email protected] or mailed to the address above. Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission for this academic program.

Personal Statement: Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit three letters of reference that provide insight into your academic and/or professional competence. References from college or university faculty members or professional sources are accepted. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.